Sermons on John 21:16-17:

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

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

Survivor 3: How To Survive The Failure Of Sin Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Sep 30, 2002

The third message in my SURVIVOR series, showing how we can receive forgiveness and restoration when we sin (09-29-2002).

Opening Illustration Two Kentucky horse racing stable owners had developed a keen rivalry. Each spring they both entered a horse in a local steeplechase. One of them thought that having a professional rider might give his horse an edge in the race, so he hired a hot-shot jockey. Well, the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 6, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon makes a comparison between a struggling servant and a successful servant of Jesus Christ.

Sunday Morning, October 6, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#5] SLIDE 27 CHANGED! John 21:15-19 Introduction: 1. Isn’t it amazing how God changes us when we are saved? But, even after salvation, it is hard to live a life that pleases God. 2. Part of our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19, Matthew 26:36-75

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

How Many Chances Do You Need?

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

Jesus makes successes out of failures.

HOW MANY CHANCES DO YOU NEED? John 21:15-19 S: Resurrection Sunday Th: Grace Pr: JESUS MAKES SUCCESSES OUT OF FAILURES. ?: How? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Peter three stages that we go through for Jesus to make us a success. The _____ stage we go through for Jesus to make us a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

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