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  • Chris Thron avatar

    House Arrest

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
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    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Past Performance Is No Guarantee Of Future Results

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on May 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    Our past sins, mistakes, and failures are forgiven -- we shouldn’t let them keep us from following Jesus today and tomorrow and doin all that he’s called us to do (specifically applied to Mother’s Day)

    May 9, 2004 — Fifth Sunday of Easter & Mother’s Day Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson John 21:15-19 Past Performance Is No Guarantee of Future Results I. The Past Is Past II. The Present Is Now III. The Future Is Glorious Grace and peace to you from God our Father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Farewell Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
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    Peter’s restoration by Jesus

    Farewell Peter John 21.1-22 We come this morning to our final sermon in our series on Simon Peter. I hope you have found them of benefit to you spiritually. The Scene. Peter has denied Christ Jesus in the courtyard of the High Priest. Jesus has been crucified and has risen from the dead. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ray Scott avatar

    Mind Your Own Business

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,795 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Challenge

    Contributed by J Spurling on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
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    A study of Christ’s leadership challenge to Peter in John 21:15–22 will motivate us to jump-start our participation in the church.

    This morning we are going to be talking about Leadership. As a matter of fact I am going to challenge you this morning toward leadership. But, my definition of church leadership that I am challenging you toward might be a little different from what you think leadership within the body of Christ is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Pat Cook avatar

    The Reading Of The Will Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
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    God’s will for someone, no matter what other details there are, boils down to loving Him first and serving others, just the same as for Peter.

    A pastor received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was then receiving. Being a devout man, he spent much time in prayer trying to discern what God wanted him to do. One day a friend met the pastor’s young son on the street. “Do you know what your dad is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fish On The Fire

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
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    First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

    I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Restoration In Progress Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,919 views

    Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

    Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J. Douglas Duty Jr. avatar

    "What's It To You?"

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
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    YOU doing what YOU are supposed to do...

    “What’s it to you?” John 21:18-23 We looked recently at the scripture just before the text we are in today where Peter had jumped out of the boat and swam ahead of everyone… and it Peter found complete forgiveness. He jumped from the boat out a need to be forgiven – but I can also tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Peter's Restoration

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 13, 2003
    based on 818 ratings
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    This sermon focuses on Peter’s restoration by looking at the impact of his denials and what he learned from it, primarily that he needed to be honest with God about His spiritual condition.

    During a Pastor’s meeting, an old pastor stood up to testify to his faith. Yet his testimony surprised a number of People. The pastor stood up and looked at the group and said, “I am a lay pastor of a small, not-growing church. I am not ordained. I am not seminary trained. I was asked to leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The Commitment Of The Called

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,635 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Help! I Can't Forgive Myself"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 26, 2003
    based on 279 ratings
     | 20,073 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Resurrection Through Peter's Eyes

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,318 views

    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

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Forgiving The Fallen Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    There’s a lot we can learn about forgiveness by following the example Jesus set for us when He restored Peter.

    Shalom, it’s Peter again. I talked with many of you last Sunday when I told you about an amazing fishing trip. I had been doubly disappointed -- first in myself for failing Jesus, and second when we didn’t catch any fish. But then Jesus appeared, and after having breakfast on the beach, he asked me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    I Was. Part 1. Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,453 views

    Poetry of the Gospel by Ars.

    I Was. A look at things a man sees. Poetry of the Gospel by ARS. (1) “I was a Babe, knowing neither of hate nor of strife. I was a child, wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal