Sermons on Bad Fish:

I Am A Sinful Person.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, “I am a sinful person,” thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Feeding The 5000

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God didn’t ask you to take care of the world with what you have; He asked you to give what you have and let Him multiply it to make the difference.

Spud Web Video Explain how absurd and outrageous it is for Spud Web to win the dunk contest by using a volunteer to try to jump as high as Spud Web. It was amazing what a basketball could do when it was put into Spud Web’s hands. When I hold this football in my hands, it’s merely a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Miracle Of Sharing

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Sep 24, 2007

A short sermon for a Harvest Festival Service broadcast on BBC Radio

Since moving to Rhos on Sea as minister of the Methodist Church two years ago one of the things that Janet and myself keep saying is that we’ll go out on one of the fishing trips that leave from the small harbour where we began our service. The fact that we get sea sick on a mill pond doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Enough

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 14, 2007

An attribute of God is that He is able to do more than enough; more than we ask and more than we can imagine. And it is all according to His power that is working in us!

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. More than Enough By Greg Johnson June 13, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Brown Bagging It Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 21, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 10 – 17

Luke 9: 10 – 17 Brown Bagging It 10 And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida. 11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Have A Little Sometom Sometom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 1 – 15

John 6: 1 – 15 Do You Have A Little Sometom Sometom “ After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and there ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

They Left Everything

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 19, 2022

We may have strong attachments to the normal routines of life, but God may call us to break out of the mold and give us a life of excitement and purpose that we had never dreamed of.

You may have heard news reports recently about a young man with the name of Douglas McAuthur McCain. He was the first American that we know of who died in Syria fighting for ISIS, the Islamic State. And you wonder, “How in the world did an American end up dying as a jihadi in Syria?” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Growing The Church

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 15, 2004

1- Think growth 2- Advertising pays 3- Let’s eat 4- Come casual 5- Small multiplies 6- Get motivated

INTRO.- ILL.- There is a movie called, “How to lose a guy in 10 days.” It’s a cute, funny, romantic comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson. He tries to win her and she tries to lose him. And it turns out, of course, that they fall in love. I love it when people fall in love! How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Not Tapping Out Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019

In this message we will talk about overcoming something we are all very familiar with... temptation

I’m Not Tapping Out James, the half brother of Jesus writes the following in the first chapter of His letter, Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, He will receive the crown of life. When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will Worry Be The Death Of You?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 21, 2002

Jesus encourages us to put our trust in God rather than worry

Worry - Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when she had finished. As he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Burden Of Love

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 24, 2006

The burden that Christ carried for the sins of men were carried by love,and as Christians we must grasp a hold of the same burden with love.

THE BURDEN OF LOVE Joh 21:4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus. Joh 21:5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No. Joh 21:6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Restoration Of Peter

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

The Restoration Of Peter

Matt 26 v.57 & 58 v. 69 - 75 & John Ch 21 v 1 -19 The Restoration Of Peter 1. The Reality of Peter’s Denial - Peter Was Saved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Mount (4) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2011

The Paradox to worry You have two choices in life 1. Build the kingdom, rest in Christ and leave the rest to God - or 2. Enjoy worrying Be my guest

Sermon on the Mount (4) The Paradox to Worry - Mt. 6:24-34 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

Willing To Follow

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

They left everything and followed him; a challenge for following Jesus.

Knute Rockne served as head coach of Notre Dame University’s football team from 1918-1931. During those 13 seasons, he scored a winning percentage of just over 88%, the best ever for a college (or pro) football coach. Rockne knew how to play football. More precisely, he knew how to coach; to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Other