Sermons on San Juan 21:1:

Droughts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Last week I asked “Am I the fear-filled Spirit void Peter denying Christ, or the Holy Spirit filled Peter proclaiming the gospel of Jesus”?

For a large part of 2010 and 2011 our area experienced a major drought. In fact, it was the most severe in about 50 years. Rainfall was well below the seasonal average for both years, with long stretches of 90+ degree days and almost that high for the lows. There was a record stretch of triple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-4

Failures Flourish Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 31, 2024

If you have failed the Lord, come back to Him. Come for fellowship with the Lord and let Him feed you. Confess your failure to the Lord and let Him affirm you. Commit to following the Lord and let Him restore you.

When Elon Musk started SpaceX in California, he had a dream of safely returning used rocket boosters so they could be used again. This would greatly reduce the cost of space flight. To date, they have been very successful. However, initially there was a lot of failure. Take a look at this YouTube ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Fish Meal By The Sea.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 1, 2023

The third appearance of the risen Lord Jesus to His disciples, the restoration of Peter, and the mortality of John.

A FISH MEAL BY THE SEA. John 21:1-25. JOHN 21:1 follows on from the earlier post-resurrection appearances of Jesus mentioned in the previous chapter. Thomas had been convinced, and there were other signs which John does not innumerate. Perhaps now it was time for the disciples to stop sitting ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 17, 2023

What did the disciples do after Jesus' miraculous resurrection? They went fishing! But this passage teaches us that it’s okay to get on with our lives while waiting for Jesus to make it clear what it is we are to do for him.

I’ll bet not one of you can tell me exactly what happened to the disciples after that first Easter morning, and in what order. And it’s not surprising. I would have had a hard time putting together a chronology of events if I hadn’t had to preach on the subject, and even then there’s a little ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fishing? Or Catching?

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2023

Fishing doesn’t necessarily mean catching. And this was a lesson that the disciples also learned, again, in our text today. Once again, even though they were professionals at it, they learned something new about…

Fishing? Or Catching? John 21:1-14 You know, I discovered something about myself a long time ago that some of you might be able to identify with. I discovered that sometimes I tend to think higher of myself and my abilities than maybe I should. For example, when I first started playing golf, now ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The 153 Fish Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

As seasons shift, many of us need a reset with Jesus. John 21 shows the risen Christ meeting drifting disciples, filling empty nets, and inviting them to “come and have breakfast.” This isn’t box-checking; it’s returning to the One who seeks us, provides for us, and re-commissions us.

Can you feel it in the air? That subtle shift as summer fades into fall? Me either. But somehow every single store in all of existence seems to feel it as they’re already putting out Christmas decorations. I think by next year we’re going to see combo-fireworks stands selling candy canes and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Inability, Christ's Abundance Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 13, 2025

We need Jesus for everything. And without Him, we can do nothing!

Man’s Inability, Christ’s Abundance Text: John 21:1-14 Before we start this morning, let me ask you a question – How much control do you have over the circumstances of your life? Can you make it rain? I’m not talking about those people who are doing the geo-engineering and chem trails… I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Matthew 28:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lovest Thou Me? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 20, 2025

After the Resurrection, Jesus met the eleven disciples in Galilee. Peter and six others went fishing one night but caught nothing. Jesus ministered to all of them, and especially to Peter.

Lovest Thou Me? Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ had told His followers to meet Him in Galilee. While they were waiting for Him, Peter decided to try fishing again. The results: not great. But there’s more to the story than empty nets. (Full disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 14, 2023

What is the spiritual awareness lesson from John 21:1-14? We must not forget to tell the world about Jesus.

Lest We Forget John 21:1-14 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 21:1 After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter - A Fisherman's Tale Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 1, 2025

What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God?

Video Transition: Jesus and Peter changing the world video! “A Fisherman’s Tale” - Peter Thesis: What would be your greatest catch of a lifetime? Is it 153 large fish or is it catching a vision of your divine purpose and landing insight into your eternal purpose for God? In other words doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Really Big Fish In Unimaginable Quantity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 21, 2025

The Church was charged to go out to preach and baptize every race of humans. This suggests that each of us has that same task in this culture of death.

Friday in the Octave of Easter 2025 The last of the prophetic books of the OT, Malachi, concludes with a description of the “day of the Lord,” on which “all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble” and will be burned up leaving them with “neither root nor branch.” But for those who fears ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:4, Psalm 118:22-27, Malachi 4:1-3, Acts 4:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Strange But Familiar Voice

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2025

The Gospel truth is that, when we know Jesus as our Saviour, Jesus will keep revealing Himself to us.

NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th April 2025 John 21:1-14 “The Strange But Familiar Voice” Have you ever had one of those times in your spiritual life where you feel like you are just drifting along? You know Jesus and you love Him. You are not in a space where you are doubting your faith, or ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

After Easter Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 22, 2025

This message reminds us that the resurrection power must not end at the tomb; it must transform our daily living. After Easter, we must walk in renewed purpose, deeper fellowship with Christ, and a commitment to His mission.

AFTER EASTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 21:1-19 “Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself… but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands…” Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Third Sunday Of Easter, Year C- "You Will Find Something” John 21:6

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 25, 2025

In the spirit of allegory

They caught one hundred fifty-three large fish. Why was the actual number mentioned, does it mean something? Theories abound, with most saying it’s an allegorical number. For example, St. Jerome saw 153 as representing all the known fish species which represents the catholicity or universality ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Catholic

Gazillions Of Angels And All Creation Are Singing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2025

The One on the throne is, of course, the Father. The Lamb is Jesus Christ, His sole-begotten Son.

Third Sunday of Easter 2025 Most of us have been in a big crowd, and all of us have at least seen pictures or videos of huge crowds, as at Super Bowl games, big political rallies, papal funerals or national visits. But the Book of Revelation we just heard from describes a rally way beyond our ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Revelation 5:11-14, Psalm 30:2, Psalm 30:4-6, Acts 5:27-32, Acts 5:40-41, Psalm 30:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic