Sermons on John 21:20-23:

Follow Me

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011

Regardless of what season of life we are in, and regardless of our walk of life, we are always called to follow Jesus.

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-11 Opening Prayer John 21:14-17 14 His disciples after He was raised from the dead. 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?" He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." He said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 18, 2011

My hope is to challenge each of you towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Today and next Sunday we are going to look at the challenge Jesus issued ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Set, Go! Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Feb 28, 2011

Part two in my challenge for the church towards leadership. But I warn you that my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you with today is a little different from what you might be thinking leadership within the church is all about.

Let’s pray. Father, Open my eyes so I can see Your truth. Open my ears so I can hear Your voice. Open my mind so I can understand Your Word. And open my heart so I may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Last week we took up the topic of being a leader. We are examining the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Responsible For Me Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

A message on personal responsibility from the book of John

I'm Responsible For Me John 21:20-25 It has been said that we are the sum of the choices in our life. Certainly there are things that happen to us outside of our control , but we still choose how we will respond. Jesus' last message in the gospel of John to Peter is one of personal ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Encountering Jesus-Peter Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 14, 2011

Part 4 of a 5 part series on the lives of those who were changed from an encounter with Jesus

Encountering Jesus - Peter Text: John 21:15-23 Subtext: John 18:15-18, 25-27 This message is part 4 of a 5 part series on Encountering Jesus and was preached by Rev. Mike Brown Student Pastor at Calvary Assembly of God Peter had many encounters with Jesus. Let’s look at a few of his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is That To You?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jul 5, 2011

We are called the same as Peter, to follow after Jesus. In answering that call we need to deny the distraction of others, the distraction of the circumstances of life, and deny even ourselves, and let us take up our cross and follow after Him.

What Is That To You? 03/07/10 AM Text: John 21:18-22 Introduction Last Lord's day we had the second lesson in a series based on a passage in Philippians in which Paul instructed the church in how to conduct themselves in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, a series which God willing we ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About John?

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Feb 18, 2016

Too often we are concerned about the ministry of others, Jesus reminds us that we need to be concerned about the ministry He had called us into.

What About John? John 21:17-21 In 1991 Bill Murray starred in a movie about a manipulative, obsessive-compulsive patient who tracks down his psychotherapist, who is on vacation. The patient ends up completely taking over the doctor’s vacation. The movie was called, “What About ...read more

Scripture: John 21:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

“what Is That To You? Follow Me”

Contributed by Silas Eke on Feb 26, 2015

We should accept it as axiomatic that God’s dealings with our fellow-disciples are no concern of ours. Our business is to watch our motives carefully, to keep our eyes on the Lord whom we follow, and not to look over our shoulders at others.

Tested saints in all ages have been prone to complain like Israel: “the way of the Lord is not equal” (Ezekiel 18:29). Some of God’s dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Restores The Fallen Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016

Peter is going through a time of regret around the fire of denial. In response Jesus takes the initiative to restore Peter around a fire of fellowship.

Message John 21:15-25 When Jesus Restores the Fallen Do you sometimes live your life with a sense of regret? I do. In fact it can be a real struggle and I need to keep challenging myself to stop. Because, when you can keep on looking back, you can find yourself somewhat trapped by the past. And ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Friend For The Fallen

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 25, 2013

This is look at how Peter was restored to do the work of God after he had denied the Lord. We see Peter's Failure, Peter's Foolishness, Peter's Friend, and Peter's Future.

The Faithful Friend for the Fallen John 21:18-24 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

El Amigo De Los Fracasados

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 2, 2013

Temprano o tarde en la vida, tu vas a fracasar en un reto. Es importante reconocer que hay Alguien quien te amará a pesar de todo, y El quiere que tu recuperas.

El Amigo Fiel del Fracasado Juan 21:18-24 Vamos a mirar el ejemplo de Pedro. Un discípulo lejos de la perfección, pero amado por Cristo. I. El Fracaso de Pedro En Mt. 26 tenemos el cuento de Pedro quien negó a Jesucristo unas tres veces. El andaba en un lugar incorrecto: Primero, porque ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Peter Died To Self

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013

There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. John 21:20-22. 1. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of trouble), ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22, Luke 13:23-24, Galatians 5:22-26, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Grip On Life

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 25, 2011

We get a grip on life when we develop the proper frame of mind.

“Getting A Grip On Life” John 21:1-23 I confess that I have never watched a full episode of the once popular television series The X Files. But I saw enough of it to know that it dealt with the super natural and the unexplainable in life. In its own unique way it demonstrated the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed