Sermons on John 21:1-8:

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2018

Even after Peter's wonderful surprises when Jesus was raised from the dead, he was still struggling to get past his failure. In John 21, we see Jesus giving Peter the opportunity to be reinstated to his role of apostle and leader.

A. I want to begin this morning with a poem by Louisa Fletcher: “I wish that there were some wonderful place Called the Land of Beginning Again. Where all our mistakes and all our heartaches And all of our poor selfish grief Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door And ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23, 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Last Things Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 11, 2017

John's gospel ends, leaving us reassured in our faith, so we can pray for leaders at all levels in church – that they humbly serve their flocks, and we can all re-fix our eyes on Jesus in love, and follow him, relieved of distracting comparisons.

Sermon by Rev Ruth Newmarch You know how in some movies, the music tells you the end has come, but sometimes the ending has been so dramatic, that you are still taking it in...the implications and emotions are swirling around the audience. Then credits start to roll, but the director has added in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

Breakfast With Jesus Lesson 35 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2017

Disciples go fishing and catch nothing.Jesus appears and tells them where to cast net.

“After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of Peter Series

Contributed by Jerry Love on May 2, 2017

Peter feels like a useless failure but Jesus restores him not only to his good graces, but to useful service.

The Restoration of Peter Luke 22:31 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 21:1-14

Denomination: *other

From Fisherman To Evangelist Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on May 2, 2017

Peter is excited that Jesus is alive but filled with guilt and goes back to his old way of life. Jesus isn't done with Peter yet and brings him back to his call to be a fisher of men. Do we think Jesus gives up on us when we fail or can we still be used

Series: Peter & Jesus From Fisherman to Evangelist John 21:1-19 April 23, 2017 LFC Have you ever broken something very valuable of someone close to you? You tell them you’re sorry and they forgive you, tell you that it’s okay but yet you’re not real sure. Or maybe you just mess up a situation ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Friends

Chip Off The Old Block Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 20, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 21: 1 - 19

John 21: 1 - 19 Chip off the old block 1 After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2 Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Default Settings

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017

When we Leave the presence of Jesus we return to our Default Settings

John 21:2-7 2 Several of the disciples were there—Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed the Twin),[a] Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two other disciples 3 Simon Peter said, “I’m going fishing.”“We’ll come, too,” they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come And Fellowship With Jesus Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 20, 2016

The first part of John 21 shows us a beautiful picture of His invitation to you and me. Jesus invites the disciples to join Him in fellowship, with no strings attached. Will we accept the same invitation?

Come and fellowship with Jesus John 21:1-14 Last time we saw the reaction of the disciples to Jesus’s resurrection Their faith gives us great hope to apply to ourselves and work towards as well It is in faith that we find strength – and the ability to overcome today’s ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Life--New Hope

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 1, 2018

This sermon looks at both Naomi and Peter and shows how God reveals Himself to them offering them both new life and new hope

New Life New Hope April 22, 2018 Ruth 1:6-18 John 21:1-14 Have you ever started something that you were real excited about doing but something came up and it distracted you from what you were hoping to complete so that you never quite got around to finishing the project that you started. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"missed Fishing Story, Again?” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on May 5, 2018

Three misses that showed how the Disciples of our Lord have wandered from their calling and how it is related to our relationship with Jesus now.

I MISCOMMUNICATE v.3 Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’ They said to him, ‘We will also come with you.’ Matthew 28:7 - TLB “And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that He has risen from the dead, and that He is going to Galilee to meet them there. That is my message to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Calls Come And Dine Children!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 2, 2016

One of my favorite memories as a child was when I would be playing and mom would call me home for supper! In the message of the disciples fishing and Jesus calling to them to come and dine we find the Word teaching us many lesions in this sermon outline.

Come and Dine! One of my favorite memories as a child was when I would be playing and mom would call me home for supper! In the message of the disciples fishing and Jesus calling to them to come and dine we find the Word teaching us many lesions in this sermon outline. I. John 21:3 Simon Peter ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-19

Sailing On The Galilee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2016

This is the 3rd in my lessons on Israel. This message focused on Jesus' ministry on the Sea of Galilee and the impressions I received as I visited that exciting area.

TITLE: Sailing On The Galilee John 21:1-11 OPENED: Video from our trip where we’re on the tour boat “Faith” on the Galilee and the group singing “It is well” (Then we showed this map of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Restores Us Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

If we are honest we can all admit to having moments like Peter when we want to turn back to the old life. Go back to fishing instead of living for Christ. But friend: that can never be for you or me.

Jesus restores us John Chapter 21 Last week we celebrated Easter and how Jesus rose from the dead and how He presented himself to the men and women who followed him. Today we look at what is regarded as Jesus third appearance to the Disciples. It is a week later so it is another Sunday morning. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Catch Anything Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus gets his disciples back on track

Catch Anything? The problem of Drift - no shortage of big ideas and vision But we take our eyes off the prize, we get distracted, follow rabbit trails Big Idea: The disciples were thinking about going off mission, Jesus reissues the call. Do you Know your purpose/ mission? Show Video John ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lovest Thou Me? Do You Really Love Me?

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 30, 2013

When face to face with our life's ambition, dreams, pursuits and plans, a question that will always present itself for comparison is, "How much do I really love Jesus?"

There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2

Denomination: Pentecostal