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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Forgiving The Fallen Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,038 views

    There’s a lot we can learn about forgiveness by following the example Jesus set for us when He restored Peter.

    Shalom, it’s Peter again. I talked with many of you last Sunday when I told you about an amazing fishing trip. I had been doubly disappointed -- first in myself for failing Jesus, and second when we didn’t catch any fish. But then Jesus appeared, and after having breakfast on the beach, he asked me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Was. Part 1. Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,446 views

    Poetry of the Gospel by Ars.

    I Was. A look at things a man sees. Poetry of the Gospel by ARS. (1) “I was a Babe, knowing neither of hate nor of strife. I was a child, wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Wonder What God Has For You

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,491 views

    In Easter we discover in the risen Christ an encounter with the grand questions of life

    I was reminded this week of the challenge we often feel coming to celebrate such profound events…the challenge to really ‘get it’ in terms of the meaning of what we come to…in the midst of all the activity that can surround such holidays. Thursday… 3 year old son…His Preschool nemesis told him the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lovest Thou Me?

    Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    This is a challenge to our commitment.

    Lovest Thou Me? Rev. John W. Gerald I. Lovest Thou Me More Than These (Things) 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. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Facing The Charcoal Fire

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 21, 2001
    based on 126 ratings
     | 10,960 views

    The account of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and restoration by Him provide guidance and hope that the "fire" of betrayal and sin in our lives can give way to the "fire" of restoration and renewal!

    "FACING THE CHARCOAL FIRE" John 18:15-18,25-27; 21:1-19 INTRODUCTION Every day we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many of those situations are like facing fires, dangerous and destructive, that would derail and devastate God’s plan in our lives. John had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After The Easter Parade

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 417 ratings
     | 35,360 views

    There ought to be a spirit of excitement & joy that permeates the church. He is alive! Jesus Christ has won!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. Two Sundays ago was Easter Sunday, a very special day to us as we celebrated once again, as we do each Sunday, the resurrection of Jesus, our Savior & our Lord. But if Easter Sunday is special to us, the world has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Living For? Series

    Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    We must all choose if we will live for ourselves or live for Christ.

    "WHO ARE YOU LIVING FOR" JOHN 21:1-12 I. THE SORROW OF THE SELF-INDULGENT LIFE (JOHN 21:1-5) A. The Self-Indulgent Life Examined (21:1-4) 1. It begins by an act of the will (v. 3) 2. It will lead others astray (v. 3; see 1 Cor 15:33) 3. It results in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Up On Yourself

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,999 views

    A devotional for young believers

    “JESUS CAME AND TOOK THE BREAD, AND GAVE THEM, AND THE FISH LIKEWISE. 14 THIS IS NOW THE THIRD TIME THAT JESUS WAS MANIFESTED TO THE DISCIPLES, AFTER HE WAS RAISED FROM THE DEAD. 15 SO WHEN THEY HAD FINISHED BREAKFAST, JESUS SAID TO SIMON PETER, ‘SIMON, SON OF JOHN, DO YOU LOVE ME MORE THAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Your Order To Feed

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,190 views

    Jesus’ order to feed begins with yourself. How can you feed if you are not eating yourself.

    Your Order to Feed John 21:15-17 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. John 21:16 He saith to him again the second time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,500 views

    In spite of our call to follow Jesus, in spite of the mountain top experiences we often fail and find ourselves doubting our usefulness to God. Jesus’ first and last command is simply to "Follow Me".

    Following Or Falling In The Footsteps Of Jesus (This message was preached the first Sunday following a two week tour of Israel in October of 2001. Along with the message a PowerPoint presentation interspersed with pictures of locations referred to in the message was used. For information on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Excitement Fades And Your Ready To Quit

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2002
    based on 299 ratings
     | 79,479 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feed My Sheep

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 43,500 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When The Disappointed Meets The Disappointing

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 12, 2002
    based on 79 ratings
     | 12,336 views

    In John 21 we find the disappointed and the disappointing coming face to face.

    Introduction: 1. Have you ever been disappointed? Had a confidence broken? How did it make you feel? 2. Have YOU ever disappointed someone? broken confidence? let someone down? How did they feel? How did you feel? What was it like to face them again? 3. These can be harsh experiences -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peter's Fishing Expedition

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jan 30, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,806 views

    God placed a calling upon Peter’s life that never left him---even when he tried to leave the calling.

    INTRODUCTION: Before the Lord Jesus had called Simon Peter to be a disciple he was a successful fisherman. Now, after the events recorded in chapters 18, 19 and 20, he returns to his first love. Some Bible scholars have suggested that he did this as a result of discouragement and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Radical Love

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    Jesus is calling the church and every believer to live out a life of radical love.

    A Radical Love John 21:15-17 February 9, 2003 Morning Service Introduction Love-letter lament: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God