"A Fireside Chat With Jesus"

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Sermon Series:  Gospel of John
Sermon Scripture:  ​John 21:15-19

Forgiveness of Sins: A Question about Love (21:15)

• The first time Peter sat near a fire, he _______________ knowing Jesus. (John 18:17-18)
• The second time Peter sat near a fire, he ______________ his love for Jesus.
  • The smell of charcoal burning was a reminder of Peter’s greatest ________________.
  • The smell would soon become a soothing aroma as Peter is ________________.

Forgiveness of Sins: A Question about Love (21:15) ​continued

• Knowing you are not good enough should not lead to self-pity but to self-______________!
  • God will let you come to the end of yourself so that you will finally __________________ to Him.
  • Richard Sibbes: “There is more mercy in Christ than sin in us.”

Takeaway: Our comfort will not be in our own morality, but in the ___________________ of Christ.

Feeding the Sheep: A Question for Leadership (21:16-17)

• Following Jesus means our priorities will radically change.
  • When you become a parent, your life is rearranged to focus on your ________________.
  • When you become a Christian, you no longer serve yourself but serve the _______________.
• Jesus graciously gives shepherds to his church with two primary roles:
  • Pastors are responsible for _______________ the sheep.
  • Pastors are responsible for _______________ the sheep.
• This text applies to all Christians.
  • A general calling for all sheep.
    • The sheep belong to _____________, not Peter.
    • The sheep need to be on a strict diet of ________________.
    • Sheep meet together to feed on God’s word.
    • Sheep should be _______________.
  • A specific calling for all shepherds.
    • Pastors must ___________ God’s word.
    • A pastor’s first priority is to feed the sheep.
    • Pastors must be motivated by ____________ for God.
    • Pastors can minister God’s grace to others only if they have experienced it themselves.

Takeaway: Our concern will not be for our own priorities but for the ________________ of Christ.

Following the Savior: A Question of Loyalty (21:18-19)

• The call to follow Jesus is a call to __________.
  • Do not fear the ___________ of death.
  • Instead, embrace the ___________ of death.
• Don’t be surprised by suffering. (Peter 4:12)
  • When we suffer, we ______________ Christ.
  • When we suffer, we ______________ God.

Takeaway: Our commitment will not be to our own comfort but to the _______________ of Christ.