Grace Greater Than All Our Sin

Grace Greater Than All Our Sin 
Christ Proclamation Church
John 21:1-25 
Sunday, November 29, 2015

Sermon Theme: Despite our inconsistent responses to God, He extends consistent grace to us; first in Christ's work on the cross that we might be forgiven of our sin and then grace to restore and encourage us that we might lose our lives in this life in order to gain them for all eternity.

I.      Gracious Revelation – (John 21:1-14)

            A.   Amazing Grace – (vv.1-6)

                       1.   Return to the Old Life - (vv.1-3)

                       2.   Reminder of the New Life - (vv.4-6)

            B.   Abundant Grace – (vv.7-14)

                       1.   Recognition of Jesus - (vv.7-8)

                       2.   Reassurance by Jesus - (vv.9-14)

II.    Gracious Restoration – (John 21:15-17)

            A.   Pointer to Peter's Denial – (v.9)

            B.   Public Reinstatement - (v.15)

            C.   Purposeful Reconciliation - (vv.16-17)

III.    Gracious Requirement – (John 21:18-25)

            A.   Word About Reality - (vv.18-19a)

            B.   Word About Requirement - (v.19b)

            C.   Word About Rivalry - (vv.20-22)