MORE THAN

The big difference between Christianity and other religions can be described in one word: Love. The founder of Christianity said... "By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:35) Everything we do as Christians is to be motivated by love: love for God, love for others, even love for ourselves.

The event in this Scripture took place after the resurrection of Christ, but before the ascension. In this story, Jesus is re-instating Peter, so to speak. Peter had publicly failed, but Jesus still had plans for him. In this conversation, Jesus re-instates Peter, and he also explains to him what his life is going to be about from now on. 

What Jesus said to Peter applies to you as well. In this scripture our goal is, like Peter, to become a more loving person.

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I. MORE THAN Means Loving Jesus

John 21:15 When 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.” 

II. MORE THAN Means Serving Others 

Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” 16 Again 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.” 17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you 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 love you.” 18 Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. 

III. MOST: God is Love 

1 John 4:7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. 13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 15 If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. 16 God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.
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➤ 1. RAIDERS OF THE LOST DREAM   Acts 2:17; Genesis 12:2; Hebrews 11

➤ 2. GOD HAS BIG PLANS FOR YOU   Psalm 139:13; Exodus 1:5; John 18:37

➤ 3. IT'S TIME TO MAKE YOUR MOVE  Joshua 1; Hebrews 4:1 

➤ 4. ALMOST AN ANGEL  Luke 4:16-21

➤ 5. MY NAME IS "ROCKY"  Matthew 16:13-19

➤ 6. I AM WHAT I AM  I Corinthians 15; Philippians 3:10-13
➤ 7. MORE THAN   John 21:15-18; 1 John 4:4-16

➤  SERIES HOMEPAGE