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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    How Much Are You Worth ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,730 views

    What is your true worth ?

    (1) Introduction: This story shows that Peter and John’s worth was not as the world measures it. They had given up such wordly wealth (see Matthew 4-18-22) but they were now worth much more! John was named the ’beloved’ of Jesus (John 21:20) and Peter was later called a ’pillar’ in the church ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 11,488 views

    How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

    I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Andy Taylor avatar

    Available Disciples

    Contributed by Andy Taylor on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Jesus wants to train you as a fisher of men, are you willing?

    ARE YOU AVAILABLE? 1/14/01 EP  The Devil fishes for men with lures and hooks, but Jesus wanted to train men to fish for men. Matthew 4:18 through Matthew 4:22 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Calling You Series

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 20,219 views

    This sermon addresses God’s call to every person to have a relationship with Jesus, to be a disciple of Jesus, and to be in ministry with Jesus.

    "God is Calling You" God Has A Plan for Your Life, part 1 Jeff Armbrester Ephesians 2:8-10 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    First of 3 sermons on changing the world by letting God change you.

    How to Change the World I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,798 views

    A series from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and a look at how they changed the world. This sermon deals with answering Jesus’ call on our lives.

    Be a World Changer I “The Call” Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: This begins a 3 sermon series on “How to Change the World.” We will explore how you can change world for the next 3 weeks. This was not the first time Jesus met these men. They had been followers of John the Baptist and had almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You A Follower Of Jesus?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,693 views

    There is a difference between a believer and a disciple or follower of Christ. Are you a true follower of Jesus?

    ARE YOU A FOLLOWER OF JESUS? MATTHEW 4:18-25 INTRODUCTION: In the first chapter of John’s gospel (1:35-50), we are told that Andrew, his brother Peter along with Phillip and Nathaniel accepted Jesus as the Messiah based on the testimony of John the Baptist. As believers, Matthew’s gospel tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow Me Series

    Contributed by James Scott on Sep 22, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,702 views

    Jesus calls us to Follow Him. Some followed Jesus for less than stellar reasons. Why do you follow Him?

    Jesus’ Two (2) Word Message — “FOLLOW ME” Text: Matthew 4:17-25; Mark 1:16--20; Mark 3:12-19; Mark 6:7-12; Key Verse: (John 6:38) For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me. Left their Profession Left their Parents--personal life (Mat 12:50) For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship That Works

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 13,069 views

    Second Sunday after Pentecost: What is worship that is real and authentic? We look at Jesus’ teachings about this to learn how to honor God in worship.

    The Bible describes perfect worship. It occurs around the throne of God. That is a place where there is no pain, or sadness; A place where no sun or moon are needed because God is there to provide light and warmth; A place where the chaos and all that disturbs is replaced by the perfect peace. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Imitators Of Christ" Series

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    To be a truen New Testament Church we must do what Jesus did. WDJD What did Jesus do? Let us discover what Jesus did and become Imitators of Christ.

    “Imitators Of Christ” Prepared For Fort Payne For Wed. Night, June 18th 2003 Text; Matt 4:18-22 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Monte Robinson avatar

    Cast Your Net Into Deeper Water

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 140 ratings
     | 37,310 views

    Challenge your congregation to see God work in their lives by persevering, because when God does work in our lives, it empowers us to walk away from this life and follow the Son.

    Let’s read Luke 5: 1-11 Pray Ill. Jake and the rain. I. Background A. This is the description of the first disciples being chosen by Jesus by the Lake of Gennesaret—Christians commonly refer to this lake as the Sea of Galilee. B. Some believe that this may have been a first encounter of Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Ones God Calls Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 34,529 views

    What do we say to the church member who says they’re "too busy" to help at church?

    OPEN: Several years ago, in London, England the city was besieged with complaints about London’s mass transit system. It seems that the city’s buses tended to drive right past bus stops even though there were customers standing in line waiting to be picked up. Called upon to explain their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing God's Dream Team Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,259 views

    Every one has a dream team...see how Jesus developed His

    The world is full of competing messages, some in harmony some in disharmony. A good example is commercials on television. Last week advertisers shelled out on average $2.1 million dollars for a 30 second spot. In 55 ads we saw Tobacco giant Philip Morris advertised against teen smoking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Knight avatar

    The Me God Sees

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    By looking at the life of Simon Peter I can understand how God sees me.

    The Me God Sees A look at the life and times of Simon Peter Introduction: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead are stuck on an island. And for year and years they live there, one day they find a magic lamp. They rub and rub and sure enough out comes a genie. The genie says, "Since I can only ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ron Crow avatar

    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,049 views

    “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

    Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist