Sermons on John 21:3:

The 153 Fish Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

As seasons shift, many of us need a reset with Jesus. John 21 shows the risen Christ meeting drifting disciples, filling empty nets, and inviting them to “come and have breakfast.” This isn’t box-checking; it’s returning to the One who seeks us, provides for us, and re-commissions us.

Can you feel it in the air? That subtle shift as summer fades into fall? Me either. But somehow every single store in all of existence seems to feel it as they’re already putting out Christmas decorations. I think by next year we’re going to see combo-fireworks stands selling candy canes and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025

Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3, John 21:7, Acts 2:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"do You Love Me More Than These?"

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 15, 2025

With Valentine's Day now passed, we need to examine our hearts and ask the same question Jesus asked Peter after His resurrection, "Do you love Me more than these?"

John chapter 21 beginning in verse one is where I want to focus today. On the heels of Valentine's Day, I believe it is important to reflect on the one question that the Lord would ask all of us today. "Do you love Me?" Now, at first, we are quick to respond, "YES, LORD! I DO ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Subject: "how To Deal With Uncertainty And Change In Life"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 5, 2025

These handpicked disciples of Jesus found themselves off target and off task in amid uncertainty. It’s normal and natural to feel uncomfortable about not knowing what's next. See how they dealt with uncertainty.

Subject: "How to Deal with Uncertainty and Change in Life" Scripture Text: John 21:1-11 “Later, Jesus appeared again to the disciples beside the Sea of Galilee. This is how it happened. Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin), Nathanael from Cana in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Peter - A Fisherman's Tale Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God?

Video Transition: Jesus and Peter changing the world video! “A Fisherman’s Tale” - Peter Thesis: What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God? In other words doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failures Flourish Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2024

If you have failed the Lord, come back to Him. Come for fellowship with the Lord and let Him feed you. Confess your failure to the Lord and let Him affirm you. Commit to following the Lord and let Him restore you.

When Elon Musk started SpaceX in California, he had a dream of safely returning used rocket boosters so they could be used again. This would greatly reduce the cost of space flight. To date, they have been very successful. However, initially there was a lot of failure. Take a look at this YouTube ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Nov 1, 2025

Over the last decade, Church attendance has decreased in many churches. Many factors contribute to that. The world went through COVID-19, and the church stopped meeting for an extended period.

Gone Fishing (John 21:1-12) 2 1: 1 After these things Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He revealed Him in way: 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Miracle Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ringleader. b. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Breakfast With The King Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

This morning we are looking at a unique encounter that the disciples had with Jesus. More specifically, we are looking at an encounter that Peter had with Jesus.

Opener: Good Morning everyone! We are so blessed to be here this morning and worshiping the Lord together as a family! Last week, we celebrated father day and if you were not able to get your mug, please be sure to grab one as you leave today! Last week, we continued with our sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Fishermen To Shepherds: Embracing Our Calling On The Right Side Of Easter Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 26, 2024

On the other side of Easter, we are challenged to live as transformed people, fully alive in Christ. As we delve into the Word, let's explore what it means to move from being fishermen to shepherds, from the wrong side to the right side of Easter.

From Fishermen to Shepherds: Embracing Our Calling on the Right Side of Easter John 21:1-6 Introduction: Two weeks ago, we rejoiced in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the cornerstone of our faith. Today, we find ourselves on the other side of Easter, challenged to live as transformed beings, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6, John 21:15-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 2:10, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"let Me Tell You What Love Can Do"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 2, 2024

A sermon about the transforming and never-failing love of Christ.

“Let Me Tell You What Love Can Do” John 21:1-19 Let’s go back three years before our Gospel Lesson for this morning. Jesus had gone out and selected 12 men. They were your average everyday kind of guys...and Jesus found them doing your average everyday kind of things... ...and when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 10, 2024

God is with us today to show us and to encourage us to be strong in our faith because faith can change our lives.

Do you remember the day that you surrendered your life to Jesus and accepted him as Lord of your life? Can you remember how strong your faith was at that moment? Is your faith as strong now as it was then, or is it maybe even stronger? The Bible defines faith as “the certainty of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 8:26-40, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Remembers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021

Message introduces study of book of Zechariah focusing on THEME and HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Zechariah's message is highly relevant today. As theme suggests, it is a message of hope for God's people!

Today I want to begin opening the book of Zechariah to you. For all practical purposes, this book and other minor prophets are closed books for most Christians. During our annual reading of the Bible, we read the words, but there is a vast difference between reading words and comprehending the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:21, Matthew 6:24, John 21:3, Ezra 5:1, Nehemiah 12:16, Jeremiah 25:11, Haggai 1:1-5, Ezra 4:1-24, Ezra 3:1-13, Acts 8:30, Hebrews 10:25, Zechariah 1:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus & Simon Peter

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 6, 2021

Jesus was concerned about restoring Peter before His ascension.

Jesus & Simon Peter October 3, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus was concerned about restoring Peter before His ascension. Focus Passage: John 21:1-17 Introduction: Backsliding. The very word brings up questions. Is it even possible ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Live For Today

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Leaving the past behind and getting on with our spiritual walk

It had been an interesting spring. I suppose interesting would be a good word to use here. They had seen their best friend tried in a Roman Court and sentenced to death. They had seen him nailed to a cross and die, they had seen him taken down and buried. Three days later they saw him alive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan