Sermons on Big Fish:

Fish Bait

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2008

Peter’s doubt almost made him fish bait, but Jesus lifted him up and spoke peace to the storm. They worshipped Jesus after the Storm, but we need to worship him before the storms.

Fish Bait Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Matthew 14:22-32, "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Fish

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 6, 2012

When we understand Jesus words, we will know that the Christian Church is the worlds largest fishing society. Our commission by Christ is to Go Fish! Redone January 2018

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Jonah 3:1-5,10; Psalm 62:6-14; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 and Mark 1:14-20. Today's Gospel Text ... Begins... by marking a transition ... from the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

King Fishing

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010

how to become fishers of men

“Come, Follow me’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 (NIV) Matthew 4:12-25 Luke 5:1-11 To be a good fisherman: You have to ATTRACT fish. Matthew 13:47-48 Must GO where the FiSH are John 21:1-14 Go FISHING James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Fishing Allowed Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

I think that if your going to try and dig up something on a person from God's pond that you are fishing from a private pond, you are on private property.

No Fishing Allowed - by Bishop Charles C Jones Micah 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. When we “we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Fish!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

There are a number of parallels and comparisons between fishing for fish and fishing for people, and we hope to look at a few of them today. Jesus will take you where you are and start with what you know and He will make you into who He wants you to be!

Go Fish! Mark 1:14-18 14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loaves And Fish

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2011

A look at the feeding of the 5,000 and the lessons it has for us today.

Someone wrote a few years back: “A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million. It depends whose hands it’s in. A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. A baseball in Mark McGuire’s hands is worth $19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Fish Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2019

To what extent are you willing to show your love for Christ Jesus?

A Fish Tale John 21: 1 - 19 Intro: From the title of today’s message and the first 14 verses you may be lead to believe this is a story about fishing. However, the opening verses of this passage set the stage for the REAL issue that follows beginning in Verse 15. Here Jesus is “fishing” for ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fishing With Jesus

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 19, 2020

A sermon examining the qualities of true fishers of men.

FISHING WITH JESUS Luke 5:1-11 A young boy went fishing with a cane pole in a stream, soon a few teenagers arrived with nice rods & reels and expensive lures. Those boys began to laugh and play as they cast their lines and reeled them in over and over again; after a couple of hours they had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing For Men

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

Look at what they did when they were called. Did they ask permission from anyone to go and why did they go?

Jesus had told Peter and Andrew to quit their fishing business and become “fishers of men,” to help other people discover God. Jesus was calling them from their earthly trade to a spiritual trade. How many of us have heard the call and answered? If we all were to do what Christ taught and spread ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience And The Fish

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Feb 9, 2023

Jonah started out in rebellion but was given a second chance.

Jonah has a very interesting story. It's only 4 chapters, but a lot can be learned from this book. In the first chapter, the Lord had told Jonah to go to Nineveh and cry out against it because its wickedness was so great. But instead of obeying God, Jonah ran away. Jonah 1:1-3. There are going ...read more

Fellowship In A Fish

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

Testing

Jonah 2:1-10 FELLOWSHIP IN A FISH I. JONAH’S CRY FOR HELP. A. The Place Of Jonah’s Cry (1-2) - "Then Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

"Fishing For People"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2015

Why do people not follow?

"Fishing for People" Mark 1:14-20 Do we make it seem too easy? Do we not give enough explanation? Or perhaps, do people have an inkling of how difficult it is, and therefore make the decision to either "put it off," ignore it, or say "No. I refuse to believe it," when in reality the refusing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fish Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 2nd sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#2] THE FISH GATE Nehemiah 3:3 Introduction: As we begin to rebuild that which the enemy has destroyed, we have to remember that will only happen if we get beyond the walls of this building. We saw last week that the 1st gate listed to be rebuilt was the Sheep Gate. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple Fishes Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Being A Disciple".

Series: Being A Disciple [#2] A DISCIPLE FISHES Luke 5:1-11 Introduction: We are in week 2 of our series, “Being A Disciple.” We live in a time in the USA, where most of our Churches are using a watered-down version of Christianity. I want us to compare a watered-down version of the Church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

From the text I see three ways in which we may rob ourselves of the blessings of God in our life. Many of you here tonight have been toiling day after day and to a veil came up empty.

Intro: Tonight Lord willing I would like to talk to you about receiving your blessing. From the text I see three ways in which we may rob ourselves of the blessings of God in our life. Many of you here tonight have been toiling day after day and to a veil came up empty. You are ready to give it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7