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Sermons on John 21

13 sermons preach from John 21 — 12 from real church libraries, transcribed and indexed to the verse, and 1 from the classic library.

“After his failure in John 21, Jesus reinstates him and gives him the ministry to go and take care of my sheep.”
John 21:15-17 · as preached in “Making A Comeback (NYE Service) // Pastor Bryan Carter - Concord Church” at Concord Church Dallas
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John 21:1-11

2 sermons

“The resurrected Jesus in John 21 appears on the shore: 'Children, have you caught anything?' and they later caught 153 fish.”

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fellowship ChicagoJul 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Hear it quoted41:07Open this sermon

“Jesus appears on the shore of the Sea of Tiberias; Peter and the disciples fish, cast the net to the other side and catch a large haul — the number of fish, 153.”

How to Study the Bible | Session 1 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoMay 2026

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.

Hear it quoted48:52Open this sermon

John 21:1-3

1 sermon

“After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias... there together with Simon Peter and Thomas... Simon Peter said unto them, I go a fishing.”

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fellowship ChicagoJul 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Hear it quoted43:53Open this sermon

John 21:1-14

1 sermon

“Peter taking his boat back after a night at sea and Jesus on the shore near a little coal of fire asking, 'Have you any fish?'”

West LA United Methodist Church English Ministry Online Sunday Worship Service- 4-19-26

West Los Angeles United Methodist Church (West LA UMC)Apr 2026

A sermon on Luke 24 (the Road to Emmaus) explaining how the risen Jesus accompanies grieving, confused disciples and is recognized in the breaking of bread; a call to notice Christ's presence in ordinary life, in community, and at shared meals.

Hear it quoted35:57Open this sermon

John 21:3

1 sermon

“No wonder he went back to his fishing trade after Jesus died; Peter went back.”

GAC Annual Convocation 2012 | Saturday, October 13, 2012 | Day Session - Bible Teaching |

Gospel Assembly Church NYNov 2012

A teaching on servanthood as the foundational calling for all Christians and church leaders: each believer has a divinely appointed function, gifts differ by grace, and the church flourishes when members serve humbly, support leaders, give cheerfully, and build one another up.

Hear it quoted1:01:30Open this sermon

John 21:4-11

1 sermon

“Early in the morning Jesus stood on the shore; he called out, 'Friends, haven't you any fish?' He said, 'Throw your net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.' They were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish, and when they landed it was full of large fish, 153.”

"Surrender To Your Season" Sermonettes

Restored Church LAMay 2026

A three-part exhortation to surrender to your current season in ministry — the season of training, the season of hard work, and the season of dreaming. Speakers urge listeners to embrace preparation over promotion, imitate Jesus’ discipline and persistence, remove safety nets (no Plan B), be specific about kingdom dreams, and submit to leaders’ assessment of one’s season.

Hear it quoted2:40Open this sermon

John 21:6

1 sermon

“Jesus said, 'Cast the net on the right side of the ship' and they cast, but were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fishes (John 21:6).”

Wednesday Bible Study. July 15, 2026

Apostolic Faith Church ChicagoJul 2026

A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.

Hear it quoted12:58Open this sermon

John 21:6-11

1 sermon

“'Cast the net on the right side of the ship and you shall find' — they cast, and were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fishes.”

Wednesday Bible Study. July 15, 2026

Apostolic Faith Church ChicagoJul 2026

A Bible study on God’s ‘‘unstoppable kingdom’’ that explores Acts 19’s account of new believers renouncing occult practices and shows how a prevailing, kingdom-centered faith—modeled by Abraham and grounded in the church—enables believers to overcome sin, receive God’s provision, and walk in victory.

Hear it quoted12:58Open this sermon

John 21:7

1 sermon

“The beloved disciple nodded and said, "It is the Lord."”

Easter Sunday 2025 | The Resurrection is Personal | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

City Church ChicagoApr 2025

Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.

Hear it quoted30:31Open this sermon

John 21:9-13

1 sermon

“Jesus cooking fish on the beach. 'Bring of the fish which you have caught' and 'Come and dine'.”

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fellowship ChicagoJul 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Hear it quoted32:04Open this sermon

John 21:9

1 sermon

“When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place with fish laid out on it and bread; Jesus said, 'bring some of the fish that you have just caught.'”

How to Study the Bible | Session 1 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoMay 2026

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.

Hear it quoted55:01Open this sermon

John 21:10

2 sermons

“Reference to "verse 10" — "when they're coming in at the water" (the scene of the disciples' catch of fish).”

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fellowship ChicagoJul 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Hear it quoted1:06:23Open this sermon

“"Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." (Jesus inviting them to bring fish beside the charcoal fire.)”

How to Study the Bible | Session 1 | Rooted Conference | Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Maranatha Bible Church - ChicagoMay 2026

Pastor Daniel Batarseh taught practical, foundational tools for studying the Bible: read the whole Bible systematically, read slowly and meditatively, ask the text disciplined questions, use cross-references (Bible interprets Bible), notice concrete details, watch for repetition, and apply New Covenant and Christ-centered lenses. He framed Bible study as essential to discipleship and church mission, illustrated each tool with biblical examples (Abraham, Jacob, Peter, Jude, Luke, John, Genesis, Revelation) and led a short group exercise in Genesis 18.

Hear it quoted55:10Open this sermon

John 21:11-13

1 sermon

“Jesus said unto them, 'Come and dine'; none of the disciples asked him who he was because they knew it was the Lord; Jesus took bread and gave it to them and gave them fish to eat.”

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fellowship ChicagoJul 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Hear it quoted35:12Open this sermon

John 21:15-17

6 sermons

Lovest Thou Me?

Classic

Charles Spurgeon

How very much like to Christ before his crucifixion was Christ after his resurrection! Although he had lain in the grave, and descended into the regions of the dead, and had retraced his steps to the land of the living, yet how marvellously similar he was…

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“John 21:15-17 scene — Jesus asks Simon Peter three times 'Lovest thou me?' and tells him 'Feed my lambs/sheep.'”

1:15PM "Let Him Cook" Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr., Sunday, July 12, 2026

Fellowship ChicagoJul 2026

Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.

Hear it quoted59:10Open this sermon

“Jesus asked Peter, 'Do you love me?' and gave him the charge, 'Feed my sheep.'”

A Life of Service to the King [Easter 2026 Volunteer Service] | Pastor Allen Jackson

World Outreach ChurchMar 2026

Pastor Allen Jackson encourages volunteers to embrace service as the defining lifestyle of a Christ-follower, not merely occasional projects, grounding the call in Romans 12:1 and John 21. He prays for persecuted churches worldwide, explains the meaning of anointing with oil, and commissions volunteers for the upcoming Easter festival.

Hear it quoted24:34Open this sermon

“After they ate, Jesus asked Simon Peter three times, "Do you love me?" and Peter affirmed his love.”

Easter Sunday 2025 | The Resurrection is Personal | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

City Church ChicagoApr 2025

Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.

Hear it quoted32:45Open this sermon

“After his failure in John 21, Jesus reinstates him and gives him the ministry to go and take care of my sheep.”

Making A Comeback (NYE Service) // Pastor Bryan Carter - Concord Church

Concord Church DallasJan 2025

Pastor Bryan Carter preaches a New Year’s message from Peter’s denial, teaching that setbacks can become comebacks when we face reality, refuse to let failure define us, embrace humility and grace, and allow our experiences to fuel future ministry and help others.

Hear it quoted19:50Open this sermon

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John 21:15-19

3 sermons

“After Peter's denial, Jesus 'restores him to his calling.'”

FREED | Past - Jon Tyson

Church of the City New YorkApr 2026

Jon Tyson preaches that the gospel frees people from the power of their past by practicing a biblical form of 'forgetting,' embracing a redeemed time orientation, and living from the future God promises. Using Paul as an example and drawing on psychological insights about time perspective, he calls listeners to surrender their guilt and shame to Jesus and press toward the new life God offers.

Hear it quoted50:21Open this sermon

“post-resurrection jesus addressed it it's in john 21 verses 15 to 19”

A Life of Service to the King [Easter 2026 Volunteer Service] | Pastor Allen Jackson

World Outreach ChurchMar 2026

Pastor Allen Jackson encourages volunteers to embrace service as the defining lifestyle of a Christ-follower, not merely occasional projects, grounding the call in Romans 12:1 and John 21. He prays for persecuted churches worldwide, explains the meaning of anointing with oil, and commissions volunteers for the upcoming Easter festival.

Hear it quoted20:04Open this sermon

“After they got done eating Jesus said, 'Simon Peter, do you love me?' (threefold questioning) and Jesus tells him, 'when you're young you'll go where you want to go but when you're old you will be taken where you do not want to go.'”

Easter Sunday 2025 | The Resurrection is Personal | Pastor Kent Munsey | City Church Chicago

City Church ChicagoApr 2025

Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.

Hear it quoted32:45Open this sermon

John 21:21-22

1 sermon

“What about him? If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? You follow me.”

Gospel Assembly Church Convocation 2024 Friday Morning Teaching - Dr. B. Hibbert

Gospel Assembly Church NYOct 2024

Bishop B. Hibbert taught on 'irresistible grace,' explaining that God's grace transforms the heart from the inside out and must lead to holiness and committed discipleship. He contrasted 'cheap grace' (forgiveness without repentance or discipleship) with 'costly grace' (the gospel's call to deny self, take up the cross, and live a transformed life).

Hear it quoted51:11Open this sermon

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