Sermons on John 21:16:

Do You Love Me? A Haunting Question For A Busy Church

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Jan 6, 2001

An inductive sermon exploring the idolatry of our (often Christian) busyness in light to the need for "Sabbath times" of relationship-building

DO YOU LOVE ME? A Haunting Question for a Busy Church John 21:15-17 and Deuteronomy 5:12-15 I love my wife Linda. I do. Now, to be honest, there are times that I do not enjoy being with her. But I do love her. To be painfully honest, she’s not a very exciting person for me to talk. There ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Excitement Fades And Your Ready To Quit

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002

Peter is given as an example of one of the first preachers who wanted to quit, from this text we can glean three questions that can cause us to desire to quit.

“When The Excitement Fades; And you feel like quitting.” John 21:1-22 [Sermon suggested in an article by the same name by Ed Underwood. (Kindred Spirit publication of Dallas Seminary, Spring 1992) pp. 10-13] (All Scriptures quoted unless specified ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Feed My Sheep

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002

It’s time to come down from the stands –stop being His fan and become His friend.

FEED MY SHEEP Key Verse: JOHN 21:15-17 15. 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Call To Love

Contributed by Russ Houser on Feb 9, 2002

Loving our neighbor goes way beyond just being polite to them. Here is a look at the 3 phases of loving your neighbor.

The call to love 2-10-02 AM John 21: 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Recall

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

When God issues His call a second time

Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

A Second Chance

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them.

Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them. Intro.: Announce text: John 21--a resurrection appearance of Jesus to his disciples. I. A FISHING STORY (21:1-14). < Read and comment ... > A. After Verse Three: 1. Peter, James, & John are fishermen by trade. 2. Why do they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

What About John, Lord?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Focus on a story recorded for us in John 21. a. Jesus has risen from the dead (made various appearances). b. Peter and several other disciples go fishing. c. Jesus and the miraculous catch of fish (21:4-14). 2. Our concern is the conversation following breakfast (21:15-22). a. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

House Arrest

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

How may we deal constructively with our loss of "freedom" as we grow older and become saddled with more and more family responsibilities?

"Jesus said to Peter, ’When you were young you were free to get up and go wherever and whenever you wanted: but when you get older, others will take you and lead you where they want and not where you want.’"(John 21:18) Tradition says the apostle Peter was crucified in Rome, several years ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lovest Thou Me?

Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Mar 9, 2002

Does your love and commitment to God mirror His love and commitment to you?

I. Does Your Love For Christ Place Him Above All Others? - v. 15 "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jona, lovest thou me more than these?" This is Jesus’ third appearance to His disciples following His resurrection. The disciples just witnessed another miraculous ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Restored Peter Series

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 17, 2002

Consider your real love for God! Does it lead you to an unwavering commitment to follow him completely?

Introduction: Jesus has a way like no one else at getting our attention. He will do whatever it takes to draw us close to himself throughout our journey through this life. Right there on the beach, Jesus led Peter through an experience that remove his former cloud of denial and cause Peter to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Frustrated Fisherman?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 20, 2002

Exposition of John 21:1-19

INTRO: How many of you have ever feel frustrated and a failure? I grew up in a broken home. I know the results of a failed marriage. As a teenager, my school report card told me I was a failure. All those “D;s” made me feel like I was "Dumb and Dumber." My unsaved father had a bad name that he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Through Peter's Eyes

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 2, 2002

Jesus forgives Peter’s denial and reinstates him to his place of leadership. There is nothing that God will not forgive.

Easter Through Peter’s Eyes John 13:31-38,18:15-18,25-27,20 & 21:15-19 I was listening to a radio program about how the tragedy of September 11th had affected people’s behavior. They interviewed one woman who’s husband worked in the World Trade Towers. He was at a meeting in another site when ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, John 18:15-27

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of The Pastor

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Aug 31, 2001

The Purpose of the Pastor is to do two things: 1) Love His Lord, and 2) Feed His Lord’s Sheep

THE PURPOSE OF THE PASTOR John 21:14-17 By Dr. Larry A. Bergeron Red Bay Church of God / September 24, 2000 / AM Turn In Your Bibles To The Gospel Of John, Chapter 21, Verses 14 Following. We Will Be Reading From This Passage In A Moment. INTRODUCTION Last Week we looked at the topic of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-17, John 10:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

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