#+J*. Yes, it may be. WebJohn 21 IT SOUNDS FAMILIAR A FAMILIAR SCENE - Vss. we are good fishers of men. The early years of his life were filled with failure you might think he was cursed. En Mt. Failure cant take Gods presence away from us because He doesnt desert us when we fail, (Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 28:20). Jesus said in Matthew 12:50 that whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother. We also can be adopted into Gods family (Romans 8:15; Ephesians 1:5; 1 John 3:1). But he learned the truth of Jesus origin and character and became one of Jesus chosen followers. It is interesting that the Greek word for charcoal fire is found in only two places in the New Testament. John 21:15-17 Goal oriented people want to accomplish something. It was a hot afternoon at the end of the harvest season, and I was out in the backyard cleaning my garden. What matters is the crucifixion of our own self-centeredness, so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless (Romans 6:6; cf. The resurrected Jesus, who just eight days earlier lay dead in a sealed tomb, was now preparing a charcoal fire on the beach. It will require loving discipleship by committed servant. Jesus had promised to make the disciples "fishers 10 Jesus ^said to them, Bring some of the fish which you have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not torn. You can hear Him call your name, as He asks, Bill, Mary, Simon son of John, do you truly love me? Jesus. In this ministry there is a place for us all. For God, its just the beginning because he is the King of Restoration! Where such love is the motivation of our labor, the effort cannot be in vain; but where it is not the heartbeat of our life, whatever we do will be wasted energy (1 Corinthians 13). John 21:15-23, Denomination: Name all the players any of the players in the 1972 Superbowl or World Series? 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, That was the same message the Angel had given them earlier that morning (Mattherw 28:7; Mark 16:7). How we see him, effects how he can respond to us. These illustrations are based on John 21:1-19 _________________________________ Sermon Opener Do You Love Me? 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? An illustration of a person's head and chest. Not long before, Peter had three times denied his Lord. The Gospel of John is about the divinity of Christ. That will help us survive in times of Failure. It will mean the surrender of our lives in loving submission to His will (Mark 8:35; Mark 10:21; Matthew 16:25; Matthew 10:21; Luke 9:24; Luke 14:33; Luke 18:22). Peter had Somebody didn't do their assignment." other disciples decided to return to the familiar haunts of the fishing boat. 2021 Preaching.com. 28:10), Simon Peter _____________________________________________________, Thomas (Didymus twin) _____________________________________________________, Nathanael _____________________________________________________, The Sons of Zebedee are James and John ____________________________________________________, Two Others who are not identified _____________________________________________________, The maximum time they would have waited is _______________ it was probably much less than that, Peter gets fidgety and returns to ___________ fishing, with the others joining him, While it was not wrong to make their time productive, this was their old job and _________Jesus gave them, At least three of them were professionals fishing in their home waters, but they caught _____________, Distance ___________Jesus identity, but they answer His negative question succinctly with respect anyway, Jesus question pointed out they had ________- you cannot succeed in Gods kingdom by your own abilities, The tendency is to return to old habits / ways of life, but living in a way that does not ______on God is bad, The Christian life is simple in principle, but difficult in _________because it is against our innate sinfulness, The Christian life is to focus on _____________ God and serving Him as He makes you more like Jesus, Money? John 21:1-22 FOLLOWING JESUS UNTO DEATH. Follow me, Jesus said to Peter. Money? He was introduced to Jesus by his brother, Andrew. Would that this kind of obedience to Christ characterized the church today! Note when they go out and how long they fish. But they were committed followers. American businessman, motivational speaker, and futurologist, Joel A. Barker, tells the story of a wise individual - who was a writer - who would go to the beach to do his writing. 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. He said Lord, you promised not to leave me if I walk with you. The Two Others are not identified. Though Jesus body had new qualities, like being able to enter a closed room, He was flesh and bone and not a spirit. Will you obey his voice? The spotlight is on What is surprising here is not that they did not recognize Jesus, but their response to this stranger. 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. 26 tenemos el cuento de Pedro quien neg a Jesucristo unas tres veces. That is especially true if they are fishing an area they know well. "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love (phileo) you." Matthew 5:43-48; Luke 6:27-36; Luke 10:27; Deuteronomy 6:5; Leviticus 19:18). In its larger context, then, everything about our ministry turns on love. Mark Ellingsen. Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 In this passage, John describes another post-resurrection encounter. Love sums up the Great Commission. I remember a time years ago when my son made this truth so real to me. They were also among the first of Jesus disciples. It is His preeminence in our heart that makes the other expressions acceptable. Seven disciples went fishing. he can be our healer, savior, provider, way maker etc. I am simply a steward of them. What you and I need to do is actively put into practice Proverbs 3:5-6 (5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And do not lean on your own understanding. September 22, 2019. Motivation is a very powerful virtue. I am owned by Christ therefore all the material things under my authority are possessed by Him and not me. Remember again that at least three of them had been professionals at this. It is Peter that boldly rushes into Jesus now empty tomb (John 20:6). We are not told why he does what he does, but he goes back to what he knows. It is Peter that is the first of the twelve to whom Jesus reveals Himself (Luke 24:34). That well is so deep people in Jaffna call it the Nilavarai Bottomless Well. Fourth Sunday in Lent - B. The pastor was burdened for his spiritual welfare, so Peter didn't love Jesus as much as he thought he did. God is not like that. He demonstrated the depth and the length of his unfailing love once again by serving them breakfast on the beach, (John 21:9-12). In His meeting with the disciples following the Last Supper, He told them: I am the way, the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). When they obeyed, the catch of fish was so great that the boat began to sink, and they had to call for help. I can imagine the disciples thinking, "I wonder what in the world he meant by that." WebTake the story of Helen, for instance. One of the great celebrative anthems that comes to us from the African-American culture is the powerful spiritual Aint Got Time To Die. It was written by Hall 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. WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF We are to follow Consider the popcorn machine featured below for an example. 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. Bonnie Bates. WebThe disciples heard John call Jesus "the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world." John uses both names for him here. 16:15). 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). 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. I may not have what the world has, but they do not have what I have an eternal future in heaven. There is a great catch. I am sure there were many thoughts going through their minds at that moment, but the strangers question would have driven one thought in deeply, you guys have failed. I think that is exactly what Jesus wanted them to feel at that moment. III Questions to consider in understanding the sermon and its application. Jesus said, all the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments: to love God with all your heart, soul and mind, and to love your neighbor as you love yourself (Matthew 22:37-40; Mark 12:28-33; cf. Bud, Jane, Simon son of John, do you truly love me? We can cast all our cares upon Him, for He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). And you would be right. The crucifixion of Jesus crushed his spirit and made him skeptical, but seeing Jesus in the flesh risen from the dead reversed all that. John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? We spend a lot of time and effort and, often, a lot of money, without anything to show for it in return. The Restoring Power of Christ! But theres only one set of footprints in the sand in the most trying periods of my life. Show Video John What was Johns response to the great catch of fish? A BIG REFLECTION - Vss. This does not give the appearance of being just a way to pass the time while waiting. In this case, that grace was a large catch of fish when they humbly followed the instructions of the stranger. He was inquiring as to their wellbeing. That is why the disciples are now at the Sea of Tiberias. 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). the past, there were no fish to be caught! All Rights Reserved. What was Peters response to Johns statement? Or are you falling back to the old worldly patterns of life and priorities? Sometimes we feel the same way. Why are goal oriented people frustrated when they have nothing to do? Before he began his work, he would go for a walk along the shore, One day, during his daily walk, he spied an It's empty. He wants our focus to be on Him. A BIG REMINDER - Vss. But the opposite was true. Philip was also from that city. He didnt practice while in prison and was released after three years. Failure could not come between Jesus and his disciples. Simon, do you love me? The Christian life is simple in principle, but difficult to live out because of our innate sinfulness. He accomplishes His will in His own way in His own perfect timing. One of the great celebrative anthems that comes to us from the African-American culture is the powerful spiritual Aint Got Time To Die. It was written by Hall Johnson and it has these joyfully dramatic words: Been so busy praising my Jesus, Been so busy working for the Kingdom, Been so busy serving my Master Aint got time to die. We are not told why they could not recognize Jesus. After they had finished eating, Jesus asks Peter, Simon, son of John, do you truly love me more than these? Giving a strong affirmative response, the big fisherman is told: Feed my lambs (John 21:15). He could be touched. WebAn illustration of a horizontal line over an up pointing arrow. He was still useable. The rest of the men in the boat make their way to shore dragging the net full of fish. It bothered him, however, to see there was only one pair of footprints in the sand in the most difficult times of his life. Peter swims ashore. From ideas on sermon topics to how to develop church growth to insight on ministry life, Preaching helps pastors develop every area of life and work in ministry. Peter and some of the In a way, that is the kind of decision we make at the cross. What is the nature of Jesus question to them? And whatever is done truly for the love of Christ, even to one of the least of these sheep, becomes an act of worship to the Lord (Matthew 25:40). John 1:2 makes references to seven disciples that were present. When obeyed they saw his presence. John 21:18-24. a sermon bringing attention to the fact that Jesus responded to how he was perceived. Find Scripture verses that stress the importance of waiting on the Lord. Position? This was an extremely large catch as indicated by the comment added that the net was not torn. 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. His mission in the flesh now accomplished, Jesus tells His disciples to take care of those for whom He gave His life. (845)-298-8481, Resolving to Live Better- Selected Scriptures. That has led others to consider that they could be any of the other disciples (Matthew, James the Less and Simon the Zealot), but since John has not identified them, we do not know. WebSermon Illustrations for Lent 4 (2021) Illustration. Romans 5:5). Jesus could have reprimanded them for going fishing and not waiting for Him, but Jesus is kind and gracious. It was so they could sort through everything in their net and see what they had caught when they had obeyed the Lord. Jesus says, "When a watching lost world looks at a body of believers, they see something that they can't find anywhere else. We're glad you found us! Assembly Of God. The charcoal fire connection in 21:9. Windows Vista has been deprecated by Microsoft. read more, Scripture: Even if the pattern is not blatantly sinful in itself, it is one that does not rely upon God, and that is bad. The dictionary defines restoration as repairing or renovation, (a building, work of art, etc.) Which is Gods priority for you your relationship with Him or the tasks He wants you to do? But in John Chapter 21, the disciples dont ask His name or who He is because they know Him. Calvary is His witness. his future death. A BIG REQUIREMENT - Vss. That was the point. Yet in John 21:15-19 after they had breakfast Jesus restored Peter in public. You might think, couldnt he do better than that? Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 has been deprecated by Microsoft. Patience was not one of Peters virtues. To be sure, such obedience is costly. Do You Really Love Jesus? The giving of Himself for us precludes any rival to our devotion. II Sermon Notes September 22, 2019 Neither spoke, but when their eyes met, Johnny grinned. Vacations can even become physically exhausting because instead of resting, the effort to relax results in the pursuit of activities. 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. Jesus basically told Peter that it was not Peter's business to know. The memory of that tragic failure was doubtless awakened by the thrice-repeated question, just as the fire must have reminded him of that night in the palace courtyard when he swore that he was no friend of Jesus (Mark 14:66-72; Matthew 26:69-75; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:25-27). I want them to know the name of Jesus Christ. Simply click the Signup button below and the discount will be applied. I. El Fracaso de Pedro Also, any comments with profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted. It is even more true if they have not done well. He would teach them the lesson, but He also knew they were tired and hungry and He met that immediate need too. Our business is to watch our motives carefully, to keep our eyes on the Lord whom we follow, and not to look over our shoulders at others. There is nothing wrong in itself about wanting to make time productive and plan for the future. A few years ago I was gripped by the account of those five missionaries who were killed while seeking to make contact with the Auca Indians in Ecuador. Windows XP has been deprecated by Microsoft. In this case, Jesus told them to cast the net from the right side of the boat. God owns the ___________, so security is found in Him, not portfolios and bank accounts, Possessions? He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 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. He would speak his mind. Windows 7 without Service Pack 1 has been deprecated by Microsoft. 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?" Sometimes he even charged them with a particular task (John 20:17; 20:19, Luke 24:13-33; 24:36-49). The problem of Drift - no shortage of big ideas and vision Soon the two children were wheeled into the operating room Mary, pale and thin; Johnny, robust and the picture of health. Perhaps that is an indicator that they had been humbled by their nights futile work. Webthe resurrection, Jesus had a stunning interlude with Peter. If there had been any mist from the lake that morning, it would have been that much more difficult to see clearly. Simon Peter was extremely devoted to Jesus. 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. Not that any disciple can duplicate His atoning sacrifice, of course. Power? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. Have you noticed that Jesus appeared to the disciples every time they hit the rock bottom? But now, through the miracle of divine grace, his nature has been so transformed that he is becoming like a shepherd. Which ones are they? The disciples hoped fishing will help them cope with Jesus absence. He is all we need, if we see him as such. Any version of Internet Explorer that is not the latest has been deprecated by Microsoft. Luke 6:4-6). 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. They left their fishing business behind and became Jesus disciples. read more, Scripture: In order for Peter to be the very best fisher of men, 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. Even in failure Peter still had not lost his edge. Personal testimony entwined with Peters denial and complete restoration. He hasnt forgot about your need and He still knows your address, He knows everything about you! Guidance from Will Willimon is like sitting down with a trusted clergy friend and Jesus also appeared more than once in Galilee (John 21, Mt. catch of fish. Then he smiled, and said, Sure, Doc, Ill give my blood for my sister. The comment form collects your name, email and content to allow us keep track of the comments placed on the website. Here Jesus shares one of the most overlooked tools of evangelism. It was announced by the angel to Salome, Mary the mother of James and the other women who had gone to the tomb that first resurrection morning. He could eat, and He bore the scars of the crucifixion. Why are the pursuit of each of the following ultimately futile and what is Gods provision for the Christian in each area: Money; Possessions; Fame; Power. They sit down and eat breakfast together (9-14) IV. 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. We may not have all of the specific instructions we would like, but we have been given enough general principles to act on while we wait for the specifics. His concern is for His relationship with His people and not in checking off a list of things He must do. 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. Thomas is further identified by his nickname, Didymus, which means twin. Though people often refer to him as doubting Thomas, he was not really any more doubting than the other disciples, for they did not believe the report by the women of Jesus resurrection and only believed after they had seen Jesus themselves. I am owned by Christ so I am only a ___________of what He loans me during life on earth, Fame? Welcome! All Rights Reserved. Perhaps Peter himself felt that way. Since the two children had the same rare blood type, the boy was the ideal donor. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Powered by WordPress & Theme by Anders Norn 2023 The Virtual Preacher. also reflects on the fact that much more could have been written about the Lord You must follow me (John 21:22). We know that Jesus had explained the Old Testament prophecies concerning Himself to the two disciples while walking on the road to Emmaus. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. and "lambs". Peter was not Because they would have all truth and know the will of the Father, they would be able to declare when sins were forgiven and when they were not. Possessions? Herein is the secret of that love which casts out all fear (1 John 4:7-21). Left to themselves, there is no hope of recovery. 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. For people, failure is the end. read more. 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. The disciples were to wait for Jesus in Galilee, and they had already been given Holy Spirit and commissioned to proclaim the revelation of God (John 20:21-22). It is Peter that boasts that he would defend Jesus to his own death and later pulls out his little sword and starts swinging it until Jesus tells him to put it away (John 13:37; 18:10-11). John 21:1-19 Lets begin with Simon out on his boat fishing alongside the other disciples. The disciples went fishing without Jesus and caught 27:14). so as to return it to its original condition. Windows Vista has been deprecated by Microsoft. We dont have to explain our situation to Him. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You." El Amigo Fiel del Fracasado But thats not the way God thinks of us. He was unreliable. He will provide for our needs as we seek first His kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33). The mode of physical death, however, is of no importance. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that The purpose of the long list of prophecies Jesus fulfilled was to prove His identity and assure us of the truth of His promises. Or would he have it easier? What a comfort to the soul! 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? We're glad you found us! Please read and accept our website Terms and Privacy Policy to post a comment. 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. the boat. INTRODUCTION My goal and your goal should be to seek first Gods kingdom and His righteousness and let Him take care of our needs. They were from Bethsaida on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. God is still in the business of restoration. Restoration is serious business. He has already given us plenty to do in keeping His commandments while we wait for specific leading. 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. Before you go we would like to offer you a 25% DISCOUNT to the annual membership. He asks them to bring over some of their fish and join Him for breakfast. The disciples go fishing in Galilee (1-3) II. 28:16-20; Mk. One of the wives, turning to the incredulous man, quietly replied: Sir, God delivered my husband from the possibility of disobedience. Jesus called him Peter (or Cephas Aramaic) meaning, rock.. 19-22 - Peter is told about Ephesians 2:1-10. He was walking on the beach with the Lord. disciples by the Sea of Galilee. In this passage we see: A BIG REVERSAL - Vss. In His infinite knowledge, He interprets the thoughts and intents of the heart; He knows when we truly love Him. WebFor now, John says, They immediately went out, and entered into the boat. Not content to leave the issue, however, Jesus asks again, Simon, son of John, do you truly love me? Receiving the same answer, Jesus makes a similar application (John 21:16). Nobody wants to fail. Galatians 2:20; Galatians 5:24). The question here is not, Have you caught anything? It is, You do not have any fish, do you? And in the Greek it is phrased in a way that expects a negative answer. Philip spoke up, "That's mine." Jesus would ascend from Bethany 40 days after the resurrection (Acts 1:3; Lk 24:50). 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. Their money is worthless to them when they die. It was the voice of the 1-3 Peter and some of the other disciples decided to return to the familiar haunts of the fishing boat. Lord, what do you want me to do? Their problem, and ours is usually the same, is that we do not follow the instructions He has given while we are waiting to see where the Lord will lead us in the details. read more, Denomination: After this He commissioned and empowered them for their future ministry as we saw in John 20:21-23, Jesus therefore said to them again, Peace [be] with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you. 22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and ^said to them, Receive the Holy Spirit. Personal Power John 21:3-5 We do not know how long they waited in Galilee, but it could not have been very long. When they reply that they 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 __________. Giving her testimony in church, she said: Ah, those drops of grief, those drops of grief I couldnt get over them!1 1) Do you love me? (15-17). What does it matter that anyone knows my name? have no "meat", he tells them to cast the net on the other side of Peters reaction here is understandable for anyone who hates waiting. Christian/Church Of Christ, The Story Continues He needed to publicly confess his Lord. returning to the old way of living. , so john 21 sermon illustrations is found in Him, effects how he was on. With profanity, name-calling, and/or a nasty tone will be deleted 1:2 makes references to seven disciples were. 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