Sermons on Yochanan 21:20:

Simon Peter: From Fisherman To Follower

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 21, 2020

The 11 disciples had already gone to Galilee as Jesus had commanded (see Matthew 28:10). Some of the disciples decided to follow Simon Peter and once again begin fishing. But they saw Jesus another time and that changed everything, at least for one disciple!

Based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Glasgow, MO on July 27, 2014. This is not an exact transcription. Background: The 11 disciples had already gone to Galilee as Jesus had commanded (see Matthew 28:10). Nothing seems to have happened in the meantime so some of the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment From Love-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfillment From Love-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012

2 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

FULFILLMENT From LOVE-II—John 21:15-22 Attention: Two young guys were talking about what they wanted to find in their mate. One friend said,"Some people say people with opposite characteristics make the happiest marriages. What do you think?" The second friend replied, "I think they’re right. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

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

What Do You Truly Love In The Midst Of Covaid-19

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2020

Our circumstances may have changed, but the issue before is still the same as Jesus asked Peter, "Do You Love Me More Than These?"

What Do You Truly Love? John 14:23-27 John 21:1-14 Do you love your favorite food? Do you love going on vacation? Do you love your car? Do you love your pet? Do you love your children? Do you love your parents? Do you love your job? Do you love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Our Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 11, 2020

We tend to worry about the next guy when we need to be looking at Jesus for ourselves.

Opening Illustration: Joseph Tson was pastor of Second Baptist Church, Oradea, Romania, until he was exiled by the Romanian government in 1981. He writes of his experience: "Years ago I ran away from my country to study theology at Oxford. In 1972, when I was ready to go back to Romania, I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Are A Beloved Disciple Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Valentine's Day: Peter came very close to viewing himself by his failures instead of seeing himself through the eyes of Christ. He finally came to realize that he was a beloved disciple. And Jesus sees you as cherished too!

This morning I want to address the topic of our identity in Christ, concerning how we are a people covered by grace, and how we are deeply loved and cherished. Many believers walk about feeling defeated. They come down hard on themselves and never accept the forgiveness that God wants to offer ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back On 2020

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Dec 22, 2020

We can end 2020 well if we keep focused on God and not our circumstances.

Looking Back on 2020 December 27, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can end 2020 well if we keep focused on God and not our circumstances. Focus Passage: John 21:20-22 Introduction: We are certainly tempted to throw 2020 in the garbage and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Christmas & Feast Of St John

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Dec 23, 2020

How St John can inspire us to share the good news of Christ

In the name of the Living God, Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today as we gather for the first Sunday after Christmas, we also take the time to celebrate St. John the apostle and evangelist. But before we talk about John, we should begin by breaking the stigma of what evangelist means, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22

Mentoring With God: Model Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2025

If you were looking to benefit from mentoring, what might you look for from a mentor? What if you knew the qualities of a Godly mentor that would shape your goals as a mentor and direct your search as a mentee? Get ready to discover what a model mentor looks like!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Mentoring with God: Model John 21:15-25 This is the fourth message in our series, Mentoring with God. Here is an excerpt from my recent email to our small group leaders: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: *other

What Is That To You? You Follow Me!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 4, 2025

Peter had denied the Lord 3X. When the Lord told Peter how he would die, he wanted to know about John. Jesus said, "What is that to you? You follow Me!" We're looking at 4 things that distract us from following Jesus.

WHAT IS THAT TO YOU? YOU FOLLOW ME! John 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Gifts from Heaven 1. A kitten climbed a 15-foot tree in a pastor’s front yard and climbed all the way to the top, and started crying loudly. The pastor’s children asked him to save it, so he pulled the tree over sideways, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving To Others Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 21, 2024

What would it take to convince you to make time to serve the Lord? What would it take to get you to reprioritize your goals and dreams to no longer be inwardly focused but other focused? In other words what would it take to get you to share the same comfort you have received from Christ with others?

Given John 21:15-25; Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When the Son of Man returns in His glory who amongst us does not want to be placed at His right side and acknowledged as one of His sheep (Matthew 25:31-46)? Whom amongst us does not dream of one ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25, Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

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