Sermons on Yochanan 21:17:

Do You Truly Love Me?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

The Lord helped Peter to full restoration, and gave a fresh challenge.

DO YOU TRULY LOVE ME? John 21:15 – 19 NIV. When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, "Simon son of John, do you truly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

But I Do Love You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 13, 2005

This sermon deals with examining our hearts to see if we truly do love God.

But I Do Love You GNLCC 9/18/2005 Deut. 8:6-20 John 21:15-19 When James saw Carlita, he knew that this was the woman he had been waiting for all his life. He knew that she would be able to do for him, things that nobody else could. It was a whirlwind of a romance, and one day he ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than These?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2005

As He did with Peter, Jesus asks each of us, "Do you love Me more than these?" This sermon helps each of us identify our own "these." It is especially appropriate for preaching during Eastertide.

More than These? John 21:15-19 “Peter, do you love me more than these?” That Scripture text that I have read a heard read hundreds of times pierced my heart around 10:00 a. m. last Friday, 08 April 05, as I was silent before the Lord in room 124 of the King’s House of Retreats across the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist

Follow All The Way

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Resurrection sermon about Jesus’ call to follow: through His life, to His death, and in His resurrection.

John 21:15-19 – Follow All the Way Guiseppe Garibaldi was an Italian soldier who lived during the 1800’s. His father dreamed of his entering the priesthood, but Guiseppe had dreams of being a sailor, and the Navy was the way to do it. His leadership abilities caused him to rise quickly in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

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

R - Ecognize My Net-Worth (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

Experience a faith that is confident of my God-given value.

Recognize My Net-Worth Series, “Being Spiritual without being Religious” – Part 4 Pastor Jeff Christopherson October 10, 2004 Start with Authenticity… Preserve my Personality… Investigate the Ground Zero of Faith… Recognize my Net Worth… Experience a faith that is confident of my God-given ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Christmas

Contributed by Joan Hart on Jan 1, 2005

A Christmas sermon making a distinction between our wants and our needs using men of the Bible as examples.

What do you want for Christmas? Is it something you want, or is it something you need? As many parents try to teach their children, we don’t get everything we want, but we usually get what we need. Many times they are not the same. Today I want us to look at 4 men in the Bible who met the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Them, Lead Them, And Feed Them

Contributed by John Browning on Oct 29, 2006

What is a pastor’s job? What are they expected to do and what should you expect from them?

Love um, Lead um, & Feed um By Pastor Clinton Browning John 21: 15 – 18 As we close out October, which happens to be clergy appreciation month. I want to end the month by talking about what a pastor is supposed to as well as what you as members should be able to expect from your pastor. You all ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking After The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Looks at the 3rd resurrection appearance of Jesus and challenges us to live our lives in light of the fact that Jesus is alive and He has plans for us.

1. Title: Walking After The Cross 2. Text: John 21 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 16, 2006, Easter Sunday, Last in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to be reminded of God’s plan and their part in it; to understand how this 3rd ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakfast On The Beach

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Big Idea: We have a Lord who overcomes our deficiencies and gives us what we need to follow Him. A look at how Jesus dealt with Simon after the resurrection to restor him.

Have you ever let down someone? A sports fan? Your friend? A wife (give eg’s w/o naming people) Senior Captain, my last soccer game: one own goal and another near miss Let down my parents with my lifestyle choices the first couple years of university life Letting down a professor by being ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Me

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Dec 13, 2006

Who are you following? Is it the Lord Jesus Christ - someone else - or something else. Who are you following?

FOLLOW ME . Matthew 4:18-22; Mark 1:16-20 – [to Simon Peter, Andrew, James, and John] “Follow Me” . Matthew 9:9; Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27-28 – [Matthew (Levi)] “Follow Me” . John 1:43 – [Phillip] “Follow Me” . Matthew 16:24-27; Mark 8:34-38; Luke 9:23-26; cf. John 12:26a – [Disciples in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Dec 23, 2006

HAVE YOU EVER JUST KNOWN THAT YOU HAVE BLOWN IT BIG TIME. YOU FEEL UNDERSERVING OF A SECOND CHANCE. WELL, THE GOD WE SERVE SPECIALIZES IN GRANTING SECOND CHANCES. LET’S TAKE A GLANCE AT A CASE STUDY INVOLVING PETER.

SUBJECT: A SECOND CHANCE SCRIPTURE: JOHN 21:15-17 THIS PAST TUESDAY I AWOKE TO THE BREAKING NEWS STORY CENTERED AROUND MISS UNIVERSE TARA (TEAR-RA) CONNERS WHO IN THE MIDST OF BEING ACCUSED OF INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR, BAD CHOICES, WILD PARTYING, SEXUAL PROMISCUITY, HEAVY DRINKING, ALLEGED DRUG ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conviction Versus Preference Series

Contributed by Herson Gonzalez on Mar 20, 2006

There is a difference between a conviction and a preference. A preference is a very strong belief, held with great strength, but a belief that you will change under the right circumstances. A conviction is a belief that you will not change.

SEVEN AREAS WE NEED TO CHANGE IN ORDER TO CHANGE OUR LIVES CALVARY WORSHIP CENTER MARCH 19, 2006 Pastor Herson Gonzalez Without a plan for change, all we will do is talk about changing all our lives, but we will stay the same. All of the singing and the praying and the preaching and the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 3, 2006

I think we need to un-complicate the idea of being called, lest it become something people think they cannot attain or aspire to. We have all been called out...

I would say that one of the questions that people ask me most these days is this, “How can I know what my calling is? Or what am I supposed to be doing as a Christian?” I believe these questions come from two places: one is a sincere desire to begin doing what you and I were made for; the other is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:13-23

Be A Nurturer! Be A Feeder!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 11, 2006

Jesus said, Do you love me? Feed my lambs and sheep. We need the ministry of nurturing others to thrive in the church. Be a feeder!

BE A NURTURER, BE A FEEDER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be a two part series. I. TEXT: KJV Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. NIV Proverbs 11:25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God