Sermons on John 21:15-19:

What Motivates You?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 18, 2003

When people are asked what it is that motivates them to go to work every morning, most people respond by saying, "I do it for my family, or for my friends, or to pay the bills or to keep myself occupied." Seldom do people align their motivations with the

What Motivates You? When people are asked what it is that motivates them to go to work every morning, most people respond by saying, "I do it for my family, or for my friends, or to pay the bills or to keep myself occupied." Seldom do people align their motivations with the the kind of incentive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Commitment Of The Called

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Our love for Christ will lead us toward responsibilities and sacrifice

The Commitment of the Called John 21:15-19 Primary Purpose: To show that our love for Christ leads to responsibilities and sacrifice. Sometimes it seems that people today just don’t understand the word commitment anymore. In the passage we will look at today, Jesus is calling Peter to follow ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003

Jesus asks Peter if he REALLY, REALLY loves Him, but all Peter can say is that he is very fond of Jesus; the pivotal question in our life that Jesus asks is "Do you love Me?" and "How much?".

“Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?” We continue in our series on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. INTRODUCTION: (My thanks to Tom Lawson for the introduction idea) I love my wife, Harriet … Do you believe that I love her? o There are times that I don’t enjoy being with her … but I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Help! I Can't Forgive Myself"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2003

The forgiveness of Jesus is inclusive and applies to forgiving ourself for things we have done.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 1, 2003 “Help! I Can’t Forgive Myself” John 21:9-19 INTRODUCTION: Garrison Keillor who is the host of the Prairie Home Companion on Public Radio tells of a man in Lake Wobegon who was saved 12 times at the altar of a Lutheran church that never gave altar ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-19

Denomination: Methodist

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003

After pubicly re-instating Peter, Jesus wants Peter to focus on following Him, and get his eyes off what Jesus is going to do with John ... Peter has his own cross to bear.

“Mind Your Own Business” John 21:18-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on the Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus. Last week we saw The Disciples at the Sea of Galilee, waiting for Jesus to appear to them. Instead of waiting idle, they decided to go fishing. Jesus fixed breakfast ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Do you love Jesus, or do you just want to be His buddy?

Do you love me? For most of us saying we love Jesus is easy, but do you really "love" Him? John 21:15-17 (NCV) When they finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John do you love me more than these?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Magnificance Of Failure

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 15, 2004

We get in shape for God when we let Him use our failures to help others.

Take a moment and look at the sermon title printed in your bulletin. Do you find it to be a strange title? Do you find it to be a contradiction? Most of us do not like failure and many of us have been taught – consciously or subconsciously – that failure is not acceptable. In fact, we live in a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Love Jesus?

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 21, 2003

This outline illustrates how our cultural definition of love differs from what God defines love as.

Do you love Jesus? House of Faith Ministries Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD www.PS127.org (989) 362-7831 First we must ask ourselves, What is Love? Example: How is the word LOVE used today? 1. example 2. example 3. example In our culture there is a general misconception of what LOVE is. Society ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Bible Church

"The Frailty Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 22, 2003

While we don’t serve a weak God we can have and often to have a fragile faith.

“THE FRAILTY OF FAITH” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 21:1-15 I’m thankful I’m not preaching and indeed can’t preach on the frailty or weakness of salvation! While we don’t serve a weak God we can have and often to have a fragile faith. 1. DISCOURAGED FAITH ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-15

Getting Back On Track

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Peter had a love problem. Like the people in the Ephesus church.

“GETTING BACK ON TRACK” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 21:15-25 Peter had a love problem. Like the people in the Ephesus church. 1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha. “cursed with a curse, cursed of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Peters Commission.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 25, 2003

The prerequisite for service is our love for Jesus.

Peters commission. John 21:15 -- 22. 09/24/03 The last time we were together, we talked about the great catch of fish. Some of the disciples had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming to shore, they saw a man standing on the shore. The man asked if they caught any ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

From Failure To Fame

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

What made Simon Peter, a man of failures, become Simon Peter, a man of fame?

March 20, 1996 I. INTRODUCTION: His name is Simon Peter. We remember him as the disciple who tried to walk on water, but started sinking when the waves and wind blew his faith away. He testified Jesus as the Son of God, yet denied Him three times in one night. He swore never to forsake his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Adventist

Follow Me

Contributed by Roger Shervington on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon to a group of seminary students on fishing and discipleship.

"Follow Me" A Sermon by Roger Shervington San Francisco Theological Seminary, Southern CaliforniaJohn 21:1-19 I. Introduction Good evening. Our New Testament reading from the lectionary this evening chronicles the final post-resurrection appearance of the risen Lord in the Gospel of John. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Inquiry Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004

Fourth in a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

The Inquiry of Christ Text: John 21:15-17 Give background of the text: >Peter and Friends fishing >Jesus is risen and has appeared to several people. >Jesus appears on the scene and provides the fish that the disciples needed. After a meal of fish and bread, Jesus takes Peter aside and begins to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004

This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational