Sermons on San Juan 21:7:

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

There’s More To The Story

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 19, 2023

It seems that John has finished writing his gospel. But no! He adds another chapter.

For the last couple of Sundays we’ve been reading from John 20—the beloved disciple’s dramatic account of Jesus’ resurrection. We’ve stood with Mary Magdalene weeping outside the empty tomb as she mistook the risen Jesus for the gardener. And we’ve been with the disciples in the upper room as they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal

The Peter Principles Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022

This sermon focuses on the rise, fall, and restoration of Peter, and three key principles we can glean from it.

How many of you have heard about or read the book “The Peter Principle”? The basic premise is quite simple. It is the idea that in a work place environment, given enough time and enough promotions, people will rise to their level of incompetency. Basically, they will get to a place where their ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

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 Breakfast With The King Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

This morning we are looking at a unique encounter that the disciples had with Jesus. More specifically, we are looking at an encounter that Peter had with Jesus.

Opener: Good Morning everyone! We are so blessed to be here this morning and worshiping the Lord together as a family! Last week, we celebrated father day and if you were not able to get your mug, please be sure to grab one as you leave today! Last week, we continued with our sermon series on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

"let Me Tell You What Love Can Do"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 2, 2024

A sermon about the transforming and never-failing love of Christ.

“Let Me Tell You What Love Can Do” John 21:1-19 Let’s go back three years before our Gospel Lesson for this morning. Jesus had gone out and selected 12 men. They were your average everyday kind of guys...and Jesus found them doing your average everyday kind of things... ...and when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 10, 2024

God is with us today to show us and to encourage us to be strong in our faith because faith can change our lives.

Do you remember the day that you surrendered your life to Jesus and accepted him as Lord of your life? Can you remember how strong your faith was at that moment? Is your faith as strong now as it was then, or is it maybe even stronger? The Bible defines faith as “the certainty of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 8:26-40, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"from Failure To Favor: Jesus' Transforming Love"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

Grace and restoration are at the heart of our relationship with God. In this deeply personal encounter, we see the power of Christ’s love to restore and commission us, even when we’ve faltered. But how does this restoration speak to us today?

Introduction: Grace and restoration are at the heart of our relationship with God. Today’s scripture takes us to the shores of the Sea of Galilee, where Jesus appears to His disciples after His resurrection. In this deeply personal encounter, we see the power of Christ’s love to restore and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Breakfast With Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 15, 2024

This sermon helps us to understand how our lives can be changed by having a breakfast with Jesus.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to be standing here before you today, a joy to be sharing in the love and fellowship that binds us together as one body, one family, one community in Christ. We're here to open our hearts to the word of God, to let His wisdom fill us and guide ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17, Ecclesiastes 4:5, Proverbs 28:26, Hebrews 6:10, Isaiah 40:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Nov 1, 2025

Over the last decade, Church attendance has decreased in many churches. Many factors contribute to that. The world went through COVID-19, and the church stopped meeting for an extended period.

Gone Fishing (John 21:1-12) 2 1: 1 After these things Jesus revealed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He revealed Him in way: 2 Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Miracle Of The 153 Fish Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025

The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ringleader. b. He was ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Eat

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

The risen Christ meets disoriented, ashamed people with presence, restores fellowship through shared life, and invites us to belong again at the table.

Part 1 — Hunger and Disorientation There is a particular kind of confusion that comes after everything you hoped for has already happened. It is not the confusion of despair. It is not the confusion of disbelief. It is the confusion of now what? That is where John 21 begins. The resurrection has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14, Genesis 3:8-10, Genesis 2:25, Luke 15:20-24, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Follow Me

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 25, 2026

This lesson calls our attention to the consistency of Jesus and the value of that consistency in the Gospel Message.

John 21:1-19 “Follow Me” Sunday, January 25, 2026 As I reflect on my time in Israel, I remember the sign marking the original location of the wall of Jerusalem. Over the years the exact border markers for the Holy City had moved. Some movement due to historic geographical changes, some due to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist