Sermons on John 21:16:

Ministry Essentials Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Expository sermon explores Jesus interation concerning Peter’s calling: (1)Motive (2)Assignment (3)Focus. Used clip from the movie "The Rookie" as illustration.

Ministry Essentials Fortifying the Foundation # 47 John 21:15-25[1] 10-03-04 Intro Have you ever been confused or disillusioned about your calling? Early in your experience, God spoke to you and called you to serve Him in a particular way. You knew it. You knew it was from God. You knew ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You Truly Love Me?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But I Do Love You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2005

This sermon deals with examining our hearts to see if we truly do love God.

But I Do Love You GNLCC 9/18/2005 Deut. 8:6-20 John 21:15-19 When James saw Carlita, he knew that this was the woman he had been waiting for all his life. He knew that she would be able to do for him, things that nobody else could. It was a whirlwind of a romance, and one day he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rock: Perfect Motivation

Contributed by Robert Garrett on Aug 8, 2005

This message will encourage, challenge and confict God’s people in their motivations in life. To be all that God wants us to be we must experience "perfect motivation"

INTRO. For the past few weeks we have been looking at mainly one of the disciples of Jesus Christ and have been encouraged, challenged and convicted by his obedience and disobedience to the Lord’s commands. We like Rock are many times motivated to do things strictly that will benefit us as ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Sacrificial

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 25, 2005

When Jesus asks, "do you love me," it fills us with repentance and an eagerness to show our Lord that we do love him. Peter was forgiven and given a new opportunity to feed Jesus sheep. Who are your sheep? How can you respond?

August 28, 2005 Proclaim Peace Through Jesus - in Love - based on John 21:15-19 After Jesus rose from the dead he asked Peter three simple questions - “do you love me?” When Peter answered with a resounding “yes,” Jesus then replied, “feed my sheep.” Although this reinstatement to ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Another Chance

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 28, 2005

We all need another chance. God graciously offers it if we’ll just accept it.

TEXT: JOHN 21:15-19 TITLE: “ANOTHER CHANCE” INTRODUCTION: A. I read about a fellow who definitely needs another chance in the employment scene. This fellow described his plight this way: 1. My first job was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Help! I Can't Forgive Myself"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2003

The forgiveness of Jesus is inclusive and applies to forgiving ourself for things we have done.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 1, 2003 “Help! I Can’t Forgive Myself” John 21:9-19 INTRODUCTION: Garrison Keillor who is the host of the Prairie Home Companion on Public Radio tells of a man in Lake Wobegon who was saved 12 times at the altar of a Lutheran church that never gave altar ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Methodist

Leadership Challenge

Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003

A study of Christ’s leadership challenge to Peter in John 21:15–22 will motivate us to jump-start our participation in the church.

This morning we are going to be talking about Leadership. As a matter of fact I am going to challenge you this morning toward leadership. But, my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you toward might be a little different from what you think leadership within the body of Christ is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Reading Of The Will Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003

God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrating A Love For Christ

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 18, 2004

An exegetical study of Christ’s reinstatement of Peter as told by John, focusing on the lessons it holds for us today.

Demonstrating A Love for Christ Scripture Ref: John 21:15-22 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible Barnes’ Notes on the New Testament 1. Introduction a. We love to sing the hymn, “Oh, How I Love Jesus”; but how much do you ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Simon Becomes Peter Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 18, 2005

7th of 7 messages on the transformation by Jesus of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the breakfast questions of Jesus in John 21.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary The Transformation Began in Amazement… at what Jesus taught and gave to people – both healing and forgiveness Amazement Led to Obedience… even when Simon didn’t think it would make a difference Obedience Grew Into Faith… that moved Simon to get out of the boat ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

R - Ecognize My Net-Worth (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

Experience a faith that is confident of my God-given value.

Recognize My Net-Worth Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 4 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 10, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Experience a faith that is confident of my God-given ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sometimes Peter, Never Judas Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 22

SOMETIMES PETER, BUT NEVER JUDAS (JOHN 21:1-22) A group of prospectors set out from Bannock, Montana (then capital of the state), in search of gold. They went through many hardships and several of their little company died en route. Finally they were overtaken by the Indians who took their good ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conviction Versus Preference Series

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2006

There is a difference between a conviction and a preference. A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength, but a belief that you will change under the right circumstances. A conviction is a belief that you will not change.

SEVEN AREAS WE NEED TO CHANGE IN ORDER TO CHANGE OUR LIVES CALVARY WORSHIP CENTER MARCH 19, 2006 Pastor Herson Gonzalez Without a plan for change, all we will do is talk about changing all our lives, but we will stay the same. All of the singing and the praying and the preaching and the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal