Why Are We Here 4-13-08 John 21:15-17

Sermon 4-13-08 Why Are We Here John21:15-17

15When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?" "Yes Lord," he said, "you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16Again jesus said "Simon son of John, do you truly love me?" He answered, "Yes, Lord, you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep." 17The third time he said to him, "Simon son of John, do yu love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I lover you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep."

Summary.....how we got to today
summarize the story to date

Jesus is not recognized
Common problem that we humans have

They catch 153 fish-
In this blessing they recognize him
We don't always do this, but it is a good habit to get into

They have dinner
Dinner with a friend

Jesus takes Peter Aside
Gets in his grill
Now we are gonna have a talk

Memorable talks of my life
Coach buck - willow glen game
Sweep-outside containment
Brinkman you can watch from the sidelines

At age 14-15 , sassing my mother
I should never complain about my mother
I drove her to dysfunction
Insanity is hereditary; parents get it from their children
Wait until your father comes home
Starts our slow and controlled
You are not just messing with your mother
You are messing with my wife
Before she was your mother, she was my wife
You will treat her with respect

Bishop WT Handy

Jesus has Peters attention
Do you love me more than these?
Fish? Friends? Comfort?

Now lets say that Jesus is speaking to you......
List 3 things that Jesus might want to call you away from
Comfort=Security=Sports=control=Pride
Take some time and list them

Now is there something that he would call you to?
The number of people that run from their calling

Not go be a preacher or a missionary
Somebody has got to fish

May be to coach a youth team
Maybe to stop coaching 3 teams and keep you family at home

Should some work more==Some should work less

Write a book

No everyone has some special feeling or direction
But, each person's purpose is the same...
Be a dispenser of God's love
Share his grace

Conclusion
I am not talking about your dreams or desires

What is we are doing what we want to do, instead of what we are caled to do?
Did Mother Teresa do what she did because she wanted to?
I am talking about if there is something that God wants you to do
Life goes better when we listen

If there is something else that Jesus wants to get in your grill about
Time for you to get off the sidelines and into the game

Let nothing get in the way