This may well have been a miracle similar to the feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14) in the multiplying of the food. What so arrested my attention was an interview a reporter had with the widowed wives. He needed to publicly confess his Lord. What matters is the crucifixion of our own self-centeredness, so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless (Romans 6:6; cf. I Nevertheless, it is what made the apostolic Christians more than conquerors. A light haze of fog hung over the water making it hard to see much further than 100 yards out. Sermon Opener Do You Love Me? John 21:1-19 Lets begin with Simon out on his boat fishing alongside the other disciples. He is brooding, thinking deep thoughts not quite sure what to make of all that had happened. Then there is a flashback. Why did the disciples follow the instructions of the stranger? Why were they there? He grabs his coat and puts it on. Peters reaction here is understandable for anyone who hates waiting. But the situation he describes is one where we judge ourselves. Watch our tutorial. His concern is for His relationship with His people and not in checking off a list of things He must do. September 22, 2019. John 21:4-19, Denomination: Its the love prompting them that makes all the difference. Is your name being called? Want to know how Sermons.com works? In this ministry there is a place for us all. Left to themselves, there is no hope of recovery. breakfast! (See: The Resurrection of Jesus), We know only a little of what Jesus said to the disciples on these occasions. He had trained them to rely on Gods wisdom and power. He said he would meet my needs. He will accomplish His will in His own way in His own perfect timing, Gods priority is our _____________ with Him and not the tasks we do, This occurs after Jesus post-resurrection appearances in _______________, Jesus had already _______________the Disciples to go out and given them the Holy Spirit (John 20:21-23), They are at the Sea of Tiberias (Roman name for Sea of _______) waiting for Jesus as instructed (Mt. Who was the Emperor of China in 100 A.D.? winning souls for Him. 1. Would John also meet a martyrs death? They had not caught a thing and now it is daybreak. John 21:1-22-1After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: 2Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Vacations can even become physically exhausting because instead of resting, the effort to relax results in the pursuit of activities. These Illustrations Cover John 6:1-21 _____ Sermon Opener - Partners in the Impossible - John 6:1-21 "Where can we buy enough food to feed all these people?" John also started to follow, and noticing Him out of the corner of his eye, Simon asked, Lord, what about him? (John 21:21). Failure cant kill our calling. Tested saints in all ages have been prone to complain like Israel: the way of the Lord is not equal (Ezekiel 18:29). My life should revolve around being used by God for the sake of His kingdom and living in holiness. This is what happens when we give up on God and strike out on our own. Not to be outdone, however, the old gentleman asked if he could sing her a song, and then proceeded to raise the verse! 23-25 - John tells us that he 2. Perhaps that is an indicator that they had been humbled by their nights futile work. The assignment was for the student to keep his lemon with him day and night--smelling, handling, examining it. What does it matter that anyone knows my name? Simon Peter was extremely devoted to Jesus. Methods of witnessing are variable, and have no virtue in themselves. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ. It is a commitment of love unto death. John is the first to recognize this and he tells Peter, and Peter, man of action that he is, puts on his outer garment and immediately jumps into the sea. Follow me, Jesus said to Peter. It bothered him, however, to see there was only one pair of footprints in the sand in the most difficult times of his life. He was still useable. Why didnt they take offense at it? On March 26, 1992, Mike Tyson was charged with rape and sentenced to six years in prison. Nobody wants to fail. After all, were not the men on an errand of mercy? The giving of Himself for us precludes any rival to our devotion. While we are hard on Peter for the denial, the personal question is how many times & in what ways have we denied Jesus? Bill Thomas. "There's nothing there!" We may not have much, but whatever we have, He wants all of it. John 21:15-25, When face to face with our life's ambition, dreams, pursuits and plans, a question that will always present itself for comparison is, "How much do I really love Jesus? It's empty. God works in His timing and not ours. Peter asks about Johns future (20-23) VII. Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. They say unto him, We also go with thee. You must follow me. It is Peter, who as Again, I may not have all the things the world presents as being important, but I am neither possessive of nor possessed by those things, and 2 Peter 3 points out that all of those things are going to burn up in the end anyway. Jesus also appeared more than once in Galilee (John 21, Mt. Finally each of us must answer for ourselves. A sermon on the Greek words for love, and how we must show godly love toward all. Narrated by Myron L. Morris, M.D., in Coronet, November, 1948; and retold by Robert E. Coleman, The New Covenant, (Colorado Springs: NavPress, 1984), pp. But by faithful shepherding, the sheep will grow up and someday begin to reproduce their kind. Though we continually make errors in judgment, and fall woefully short of our desire to be like Jesus, still in our heart we can do the best we know to please Him. Turn to John 21. 7 That disciple therefore whom Jesus loved ^said to Peter, It is the Lord. And so when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped [for work]), and threw himself into the sea. In some similar way, that is how every disciple of Christ can love in this world. Thomas was also a very devoted disciple of Jesus, but he was given to despondency (John 11:16). Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. A zealous soul-winner for the Lord, he served as a Colporteur for the American Tract Society. We are toWait for the Lord; Be strong, and let your heart take courage (Ps. Older Children Do one or more of the following: 1) Count how many times a reference is made to fishing or fish. Welcome! God owns the ___________, so security is found in Him, not portfolios and bank accounts, Possessions? When and where do the events of John 21:1-14 take place? They do not like to just sit around because they find great satisfaction in accomplishing a list of activities. In this manifestation Jesus shows His care and provision for them, which was an important lesson before He gave them their commission to leave Galilee and evangelize the world (Mt. John 1:2 makes references to seven disciples that were present. Peter wanted to know about John's future, and A sermon to challenge believers to a closer walk with the Lord. This is the same hope that is given to all who place their faith in Jesus for salvation from their sins and follow Him. We know Peter was never the same after this for history says he was glad to suffer martyrdom for the sake of Jesus. We are not told why they could not recognize Jesus. Peter believed he was a failure and useless to the Lord. Jesus has breakfast fixed. A BIG REQUIREMENT - Vss. If those two things are in place, then so will everything else because my priorities will be in proper order. Goal oriented people want to accomplish something. It was only after that they recognized Jesus. The irony is that in their derision the scoffing crowd said the truth. Romans 5:5). For little Johnny, in his naivete, actually thought that in giving his blood to his sister he was giving up his life. Success with Gods Wisdom and Power John 21:6-8. WebFeed My Sheep (John 21:1-25). Nothing we do can make it dry. John 21:15-23, Denomination: disciples by the Sea of Galilee. In this passage we see: A BIG REVERSAL - Vss. People who fidget while waiting want to be doing something. Its never too late to pursue your dreams. Today he is known as the founder of the highly successful fast food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken better known as KFC. But the opposite was true. Here in this story where Jesus is cooking fish for the asked Peter if he loved Him, Peter answered Jesus question in John 21:15 by telling Him that he did love Him. Sermon Notes: Healing a Paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda, Sermon: Overcoming Challenges to achieve the Goals of Year 2011, Sermon Notes: Jesus Turns Water into Wine, Fathers Day Sermon: Qualities of a Godly Father. disciples by the. Not only does He exclude other options of access, but He affirms that God has granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those who come unto Him (John 17:2). They were from Bethsaida on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. All Rights Reserved. As the disciples struggle to bring in the nets, the similarity with the other experience cannot be mistaken, and John exclaims: It is the Lord! (John 21:7). The rest of the men in the boat make their way to shore dragging the net full of fish. He did not ask them to follow what they did not know to be true; but what they did understand, He expected them to practice. Then, without further comment, He quickly comes back to the decisive question, Simon, son of John, do you love me? (John 21:17). They are still in Jerusalem a week after Jesus resurrection. enabling power. When studying the life of successful people it becomes evident they were able to overcome failure and be successful because of motivation. Then, having come to Jesus, the sheep must be nurtured in His way; they need to be fed and clothed and protected from ravaging predators. I am simply a steward of them. Why does John reference it as the Sea of Tiberias? As he finished singing, the woman was utterly subdued, and ultimately became a Christian. He could eat, and He bore the scars of the crucifixion. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. So dont quit! I want them to know the name of Jesus Christ. All you gotta do is let him. He has already given us plenty to do in keeping His commandments while we wait for specific leading. However, in his first comeback fight Tyson knocked out his opponent Peter Mcneeley within 86 seconds! 28:16-20; Mk. Waiting on Jesus John 21:1-14, It is necessary to learn to __________ on the Lord for His direction in life (Ps 27:14; 37:7), Goal oriented people find it frustrating to have only minimal ___________ without specific tasks to do, God is never in a __________. his message is about the question Jesus asked Peter. Peter! It needed to be. It is also fleeting just like fame, but it is more insidious, because power brings control and I want things to work out my way. He wants our focus to be on His kingdom and His righteousness and so He promises that if we will put those first, He will take care of the rest (Matthew 6:33). Remember that at least, Peter, James and John had been professional fishermen. Peter is scared, but he still goes to Jesus trial (John 18). Will you obey his voice? Last lesson-Keep Your Eyes On Jesus And Off Of Others! Someone with the heart of Christ must go to them, tell them the Gospel, and lead them to the fold of salvation. Dutchess County As you ponder the question, consider carefully the priority of bringing the witness of Christ into the marketplace of todays unreached world fields white unto harvest, yet where so few servants are laboring. Peters behavior mustnt surprise us. Windows Vista has been deprecated by Microsoft. Jesus had told them to meet Him there. The next thing I knew my name was being called. Questions to consider in understanding the sermon and its application. There is an underlying philosophy that life is short, time is not to be wasted, and the value of life is measured in list of activities accomplished. Jesus responded by saying, Feed My lambs. Watch our tutorial. Next class period, without warning, students were told to put their lemons back in the bag. He was doing the best he knew to please his daddy. John 21:1-19 GREAT WORDS OF SALVATION: I can have an open hand for their usage to advance the kingdom of God. Do you Know your purpose/ mission? 26 tenemos el cuento de Pedro quien neg a Jesucristo unas tres veces. Interestingly, on the last occasion, when Peter affirmed his love, he added: Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you (John 21:17). They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that have no "meat", he tells them to cast the net on the other side of Jn. He had risen from the dead with a body that had new qualities, yet it was still of physical flesh and bone. The after these things are the post-resurrection events up to this point in time. Perhaps Peter himself felt that way. An illustration of a person's head and chest. As you know the command of your Lord, what is your decision? Grieved that Jesus would interrogate him about this three times, Peter adamantly affirms: Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you. Whereupon, after reemphasizing the necessity of feeding his sheep, Jesus tells Peter what love will cost in obedience (John 21:18-22). Galatians 2:20; Galatians 5:24). Some of Gods dealings seem to contradict our innate sense of fairness; and instead of faithfully discharging our responsibilities, we are tempted to look over The experience recalls an incident a few years before when four of these same disciples, after a night of fishing without success, were told by Jesus to launch out into deeper waters and let down their nets. Jesus came along the shores of the Sea of Galilee and called them to follow Him and He would make them fishers of men (Matthew 4:18-22). _________________________________. Jesus does not want us to even be concerned about the daily needs of life such as having something to eat or drink or wear. Patience was not one of Peters virtues. (See: Overcoming Unbelief). Windows XP has been deprecated by Microsoft. Before you go we would like to offer you a 25% DISCOUNT to the annual membership. You are using an outdated browser.Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.Notes:Any version of Internet Explorer that is not the latest has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows XP has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows Vista has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 has been deprecated by Microsoft.Mainstream support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 has ended and it will only receive security updates until January 14, 2020. Johnny, would you give your blood for Mary? the doctor asked. The early years of his life were filled with failure you might think he was cursed. Restoration is serious business. we are good fishers of men. Quick to throw in the towel. WebYour miracle is just around the corner! But drops of grief can neer repay It is also a lesson for us. WebJohn 21:1-14 (Sermon Notes) This sermon by Richard Higginson is part of " Work in Worship ," a collection of material for work-themed services compiled by David Welbourn. Frankly, nothing else matters except serving God and being more like Jesus today than I was yesterday. There was a time when Peter was like a sheep, wandering aimlessly, without any direction in life. Then each was asked to find his lemon. In the same way Jesus checked out the heart of Peter, He speaks to us to check us out. For Peter it would actually lead to an early martyrdom, as Jesus told him: When you are old you will stretch out your hands, a way of indicating the manner of his death, and he would be led to a place of execution where no man would want to go (John 21:18). A BIG RESTORATION - Vss. As Jesus was hanging on the cross, recall how the worldlings came by and mocked Him, saying, He saved others, but He cant save himself (Matthew 27:42; Mark 15:31; cf. In the same way that God the Father had sent Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim Gods revelation of Himself, so these men were being sent out by Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit to proclaim Gods revelation of Himself. Sermon Notes: Jesus appears to seven Disciples, Sermon: A Samaritan Womans Encounter with Jesus, Sermon: Great Lessons from Mary and Martha, Sermon: Jesus anointed by a Sinful Woman in Bethany, A Strategy for Your Personal Spiritual Growth, Sermon Notes: Responding to New Atheists in the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic, New Year Sermon: An old Challenge for a New Year. He said to him, "Feed My lambs." Or would But theres only one set of footprints in the sand in the most trying periods of my life. 4-11 - The disciples are If Peter just wanted to occupy his time while waiting, he could have done some recreational fishing, but this is serious fishing. The six-year-old girl was near death, and her only chance of recovering was a blood transfusion from someone who had previously conquered the illness. Simon Peter was one of Jesus very first disciples (John 1). Jesus holds all those that sincerely trust in Him. John 10:27-31, In order for Peter to be the very best fisher of men, We're glad you found us! A. It is our relationship with Him that is the priority, and not all the things we accomplish. WebJohn 21:1-19 A TENDER MOMENT Intro: There was a certain man who had been faithful in worshiping with other believers for many years. We know they did not eat any of those fish for breakfast because when they had come ashore, the found Jesus with a charcoal fire and one fish upon it (vs. 9 ojyavrion / opsarion Greek singular) and they all ate from that one fish (vs. 13 ojyarivwn / opsari n Greek singular) and not from the fishes (vs. 10 ojyavrion / opsarion Greek plural) they had caught. This priority of relationship can be a hard thing on people who like to get things done, yet it is a lesson that God will teach us one way or another. Several days pass and nothing has happened. Here is where our scripture of the morning, John 21, picks up. Simon Peter and his friends have been waiting there in Galilee for some time just waiting, waiting for some direction from God, but nothing has happened. Finally in typical fashion, Simon Peter gets impatient. Calvary is His witness. He asks them to bring over some of their fish and join Him for breakfast. Sermon Notes September 22, 2019 Somebody didn't do their assignment." These illustrations are based on John 21:1-19 _________________________________ Sermon Opener Do You Love Me? While He has a clear plan in mind for what He is going to do and how He will get it accomplished, He is never in a rush. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. Our form of service will vary, depending upon gifts and callings, but God who made us what we are will use every disciple in some way, to care for His sheep. Show Video John 21:1-8,14-22. Tis all that I can do. What commission had Jesus already given the disciples and what power was available to them to carry out His instructions? John 3:14-21. God is speaking to you right now. Jesus gives them a huge catch (4-8) III. Most fishermen do not want to be told what to do. As his blood siphoned into Marys veins, one could almost see new life come into her tired body. Personal testimony entwined with Peters denial and complete restoration. read more, Denomination: We can't expect to win souls to Christ without His How we see him, effects how he can respond to us. God wants us to focus on Him. In conclusion, I would like to summarize those four points into one statement. 5 Jesus therefore ^said to them, Children, you do not have any fish, do you? They answered Him, No.. Therefore, the maximum time they could have waited would be two weeks, but for people who need to do something, even a couple of days is a long time. "I did do it. Are you becoming more like Jesus or your next door neighbor? 19-22 - Peter is told about 1 John 2:1,2 Nature and Ground of Christ's Advocacy 1 John 2:3-5 The Guileless Spirit Realizing Through Obedience 1 John 2:6 The Christlike Walk of with One Guileless Spirit Abiding in God 1 John 2:7,8 The Commandment at Once Old and New to One Walking with Guileless Spirit in the Light That will help us survive in times of Failure. You are using an outdated browser.Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.Notes:Any version of Internet Explorer that is not the latest has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows XP has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows Vista has been deprecated by Microsoft.Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 has been deprecated by Microsoft.Mainstream support for Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 has ended and it will only receive security updates until January 14, 2020. In the church, there is authority, but no power structure. It was a miracle that manifested who Jesus was, and a similar miracle does so again. What was Peters response to Johns statement? John 15:12). John 21:1-14 (I used the God's Word translation) On January 10, 1984 Wendys restaurant aired a commercial that became a sensation. They wanted to compare the big hamburger on a Wendys bun to the smaller burger patties of McDonalds Big Mac and read more What About John? read more, Mens Breakfast Saturday June 29, 2013 at Joy Ministries, Breakfast with Jesus But its always a part of life. He didnt practice while in prison and was released after three years. This was not to say that Jesus and the disciples were of the same substance, for it is My Father and your Father, and My God and your God, not Our Father and Our God. Jesus is son by nature, but they are sons by adoption (Galatians 4:5). Is only _____________. But there will always be someone with more power that will thwart your plans. The Christian life is simple in principle, but difficult to live out because of our innate sinfulness. Jesus knows all about it. Yet in John 21:15-19 after they had breakfast Jesus restored Peter in public. Power? It demonstrated the miracle that had occurred. Jesus will teach them all a lesson about this, but it is also a lesson for each of us too. Or would he have it easier? so as to return it to its original condition. But he learned the truth of Jesus origin and character and became one of Jesus chosen followers. John 21:4-19 - But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 23-25 - John tells us that he He saith to him again the second And like other How did that demonstrate Jesus power to provide? Those with the most authority are also to be the most humble servants (Luke 24:26). John 21:1-17 Why would God permit this to happen? he asked. 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