"Stay The Course"

* Jesus invites us to join with Him in what He is undertaking!

* Jesus invites Cornerstone Church to be a part of His global mission!

Two miracles happened:

* This was a huge catch (153 fish – spoken like true fisherman)!

* Their net was full but did not break!

“Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead. John 21:12-14 NLT

Smoke rising from the fire in the cool morning

Smell of roasting fish and fresh baked bread

Sound of the waves

NEVER FORGET JESUS’ LOVING-KINDNESS TOWARDS ALL PEOPLE!

* He gave His life to save you (and me)!

* He is concerned about the state of your heart (and my heart)!

* He cares about your physical needs (food / shelter / clothing)

JESUS EQUALLY CARES THAT THE LOST ARE REACHED!

JESUS ONE ON ONE WITH PETER

JOHN 21:15-19

After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.” “Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him. John 21:15 NLT

It is a valid question!

* Peter abandoned all and left it behind to follow Jesus.

* Now Peter was abandoning his call to return to his old way of life before being called by God!

* “Return-to-life-as-usual” life!

Peter do you love me more than these fish?

Peter do you love me more than your business (boats, nets, fish)?

Do you love me more than being in charge of your life?

JESUS ASKS PETER A SECOND TIME:

Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said. John 21:16 NLT

JESUS ASKS PETER A THIRD TIME:

A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep. John 21:17 NLT

This isn’t a negotiation. Jesus always obliges obedience!

* Jesus wants Peter to see where his heart is!

* Jesus wants Peter to let go and trust God’s will for his life!

* Jesus is saying to Peter, if you love me then you will be concerned about what I love and what is important to me!

o Lost souls

o Teaching / Making Disciples of those reached

OBEDIENCE IS WHAT IS NEEDED! Not fancy programs!

“I tell you the truth, when you were young, you were able to do as you liked; you dressed yourself and went wherever you wanted to go. But when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and others will dress you and take you where you don’t want to go.” Jesus said this to let him know by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus told him, “Follow me.” John 21:18-19 NLT

JESUS IS EXPOSING THE HEART OF PETER’S PROBLEM!