Sermons on John 21:16:

Final Things Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2001

Jesus last words to his disciples, reinstating Peter as the leader of the church.

Jesus has risen. He’s appeared twice to his disciples as a group. The second time he tells Thomas that those who believe in Jesus without having seen him are blessed, and John concludes chapter 20 with the statement that the things he’s written are here so that we who read them later may believe ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

A Cookout For A Dropout

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 27, 2001

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Easter

3 Sun Easter. John. 21:1-19 " A Cookout for a Dropout"   A shrewd worldly agnostic and a Christian clergyman, dressed in modest clerical suit, sat at the same table in the Pullman dining car. They were waiting for the first course at the dinner, a delicious Hudson River shad. Eying his companion ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 28, 2001

You cannot love God and hate your neighbour

Theme: Do you love me? Text: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41; Rev. 5:11-14; Jn. 21:1-19 Read John 21:15-17 “After breakfast Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these others?’ ‘Yes,’ Peter replied, ‘you know I am your friend.’ ‘Then feed my lambs,’ Jesus told him. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter, Reinstated

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2001

There are times when people for one reason or another may drift back to where they were before when they were awakened spiritually.

PETER, REINSTATED John 21:1-19 This past Sunday, I saw a movie called “Awakenings”. It was based on a true story of the work of Dr. Sayer. Dr. Sayer had been working with some patients who were survivors of encephalitis which a disease that spread to epidemic proportions from 1915-1926. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Feel The Burn?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

Does your heart burn in a good sense?

Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-36, Mark 16:7, John 21:15-17, Romans 11:29, Matthew 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fish On The Fire

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001

First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002

The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon makes a comparison between a struggling servant and a successful servant of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning, October 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#5] SLIDE 27 CHANGED! John 21:15-19 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how God changes us when we are saved? But, even after salvation, it is hard to live a life that pleases God. 2. Part of our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, Matthew 26:36-75

Denomination: Baptist

Miracles Of Jesus: By The Bay Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 25, 2006

The miracle of forgiveness in the restoration of Peter in John 21

MIRACLES OF JESUS: BY THE BAY JOHN 1:1-19 INTRODUCTION Option 1… CSI Effect (www.sermoncentral.com illustration) A crime scene investigator from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was dusting for fingerprints in a home that had been burglarized. The investigator was challenged by the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Restores The Heart

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 27, 2006

We all made promises to God. I will do this or that. We have boasted and bragged and let the Lord down. Jesus is forgiving to our failings and restores us to the work of the church.

WHEN GOD RESTORES THE BROKEN HEART The highly watched television show “Lost” is presented in the same manner as the character Peter in the Gospel of John. The show “Lost” portrays a story surrounding the events of the island that the people are lost on. As the show unfolds, there are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Be Restored

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 6, 2006

In this text we see several challenges made to Peter, however, I want you to notice the specific “challenges” that Jesus made. I. Jesus tested Peter (1-14) II. Jesus examined Peter (15-19) III. Jesus challenged Peter (20-25)

God wants us to be restored John 21:1-25 (read-15-19) Introduction: God understands each of us as individuals. He is quite aware of our mindsets and moodswings. He knows what we are going through and he is ready to help us in times of trouble. Especially when we start drifting or backsliding away ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, Joel 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Call

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 3, 2006

I think we need to un-complicate the idea of being called, lest it become something people think they cannot attain or aspire to. We have all been called out...

I would say that one of the questions that people ask me most these days is this, “How can I know what my calling is? Or what am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?” I believe these questions come from two places: one is a sincere desire to begin doing what you and I were made for; the other is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-23

Be A Nurturer! Be A Feeder!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2006

Jesus said, Do you love me? Feed my lambs and sheep. We need the ministry of nurturing others to thrive in the church. Be a feeder!

BE A NURTURER, BE A FEEDER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be a two part series. I. TEXT: KJV Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. NIV Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fragile Stone Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist