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Sunday Sermon – Jun 22, 2025 – “I’m Going Fishing” – John 21:1-19

June 22, 2025

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I’m Going Fishing
John 21:1-19
June 22, 2025
Dr. Kelly B. Burton

In the final scenes of John’s Gospel Thomas declares the Deity of Jesus, “My Lord, and my God!” We also read John’s purpose for writing his Gospel, “so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” But there is still some unfinished business with Peter. Peter has denied Jesus three times. So, Jesus will provide an opportunity for Peter to express his devotion to Him. Jesus had a purpose for Peter’s life, but not the old wavering under pressure Peter. God will probe deep into our heart to test our commitment to Him.

Sermon Idea: The hope of forgiveness invites us back to Jesus.

21:1-8 The Stranger on the Shore
Verse 4, a new day is dawning!
Verse 5, an expression of intimacy between a parent and their child.

21:15-19 The Sobering Test of Christian Commitment
15-17 The unhinging of Peter.
18-19 The sobering test for Peter.

Sunday Sermon – March 17, 2024 – “Your Helper from Heaven” – John 14:15-17, 25-27

March 17, 2024

Your Helper from Heaven John 14:15-17, 25-27 Sunday, March 17, 2024 Dr. Kelly B. Burton Staying with the theme of The Hidden Works of Christ, I want to preach today about your Helper from Heaven. This hidden work is the gifting of the Holy Spirit to believers only. Following an emotional Passover Meal with Jesus,… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – March 5, 2023 – John 17: 9-19 – “The Lord’s Prayer for the Elect”

March 5, 2023

The Lord’s Prayer for the Elect John 17:9-19 Sunday, March 5, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton On the last night Jesus spent with His disciples He looked to the Heavens and began to pray. Eavesdropping on Jesus’ prayer, the disciples heard three requests on their behalf. In His prayer, Jesus underscored the Father’s favor on… Read More »

Sunday Sermon- Feb. 26, 2023- John 16:1-15- “The Christian’s Permanent Helper”

February 26, 2023

The Christian’s Permanent Helper John 16:1-15 Sunday, February 26, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton The Farewell Promises of Jesus continue in Chapter 16. In this chapter, Jesus promised to send His followers a Holy Helper. They should not be filled with anxiety about the hard times ahead and fall away like their ancestors in the… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – February 19, 2023 – John 13:34-14:6 – “Farewell Promises”

February 19, 2023

Farewell Promises John 13:33-14:6 Sunday, February 19, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton I titled the sermon Farewell Promises because chapters 13-17 are farewell discourse chapters. And yet, they are more than just discourse. These chapters feature action. For example: Christ demonstrating discipleship by washing the feet of His followers (Chapter 13), Christ providing prayers that… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – February 12, 2023 – John 12:17-33 – “The Moment Has Come”

February 12, 2023

The Moment Has Come John 12:17-33 Sunday, February 12, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton John records that Jesus is now in Jerusalem in chapter 12. The large crowds that followed Jesus make the Pharisees nervous. Where did these large crowds come from? They were witnesses to the raising of Lazarus from the dead. It becomes… Read More »

Sunday Sermon – January 8, 2023 – John 3:1-15 – “The Savior’s Gospel”

January 8, 2023

The Savior’s Gospel John 3:1-15 Sunday, January 8, 2023 Dr. Kelly B. Burton One cannot fully understand the motive of Nicodemus without reading 2:23-25. The context is Jerusalem and more importantly, it was Passover. The curious crowds followed Jesus because He performed miracles. He recognized their faith was superficial. One of the 70, one of… Read More »

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