Sermons on casting the net: showing 766-780 of 41,224

Satisfied Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 30, 2008

This message is part of a series on relationships and dating emphasizing the need to marry a committed believer (based on Neh. 10:30). Power Point with pictures for message available. Email cgwallis@sbcglobal.net

“Satisfied” Theme: We can be fully satisfied in God. John 4:27-42 Intro: Have you ever been full? So full you felt sick? We fill our lives up with so many things, but on the inside we are empty and lonely. The Samaritan woman had six men, but was still not satisfied. Review: Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 30, 2012

This message deals with how Worship should point us to God, transform our lives, and cause us to appreciate different styles of worship in others.The audio version is available at www.sermon.net

What Is The Purpose Of Worship Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 We are in the second in our sermon series. “What’s Worship Got To Do With It?” Last week Lay Pastor Sandra McLean led us off with a great message, “What Is Worship.” Next week, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 29, 2008

There are a lot of things that we can learn from Peter. This morning though I want to ask you to be reminded of just one thing. What transformed Peter from an unstable man into a man of courage? The grace of God and the power of the resurrection!

Transformed By Grace, Acts 2:14a, 22-32 Introduction During the first and second centuries, the symbol of Christianity was the fish. A present-day Christian decided that a fishhook would be the proper emblem for a soul-winner to use for winning people to Christ, so he had a little golden fishhook ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Shepherds Or Fishermen?

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Sep 21, 2007

Not even one of the twelve disciples had ever been a shepherd. Were shepherds scarce in Jesus day? Actually there were plenty of shepherds in that area of Palestine. Jesus intentionally avoided choosing shepherds to lead the Christian church. Jesus called

Over and over the Bible inquires Christian pastors to feed the sheep. Three times in John 21:15-17. Jesus instructs Simon Peter, "Feed My sheep....Take care of My sheep....Feed My Sheep." It was to the shepherds on the hillsides that the Heavenly Angels first appeared in glory to announce the birth ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17, John 21:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Experiences In Ministry

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011

A message from the heart regarding my personal life lessons through ministry

EXPERIENCES IN MINISTRY I. I have learned to appreciate those who help me in the ministry Rom 16:3-5(KJV) 3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Apostle Philip Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

Philip came from the town of Bethsaida, the town of Peter and Andrew.-- "Philip" is a Greek name, meaning "lover of horses." He probably also had a Jewish name as well, because all twelve apostles were Jewish. --- But his Jewish name is never given.

#9~Apostle Philip: 2-1-14 Today if the Lord be willing, we'll continue our study to do with the 12 apostles, and so today, we'll think on and talk a little bit about the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Go Deeper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Encourage believers to trust and obey Jesus' call to go deeper in their faith, surrendering their own control and allowing God's transformative work in their lives.

Good morning, Church family! Our message today is going to dive deep – literally and figuratively. We’re going to take a look at Luke 5:1-14 where Jesus calls His first disciples and challenges them to go deeper in their faith. It’s a powerful story of obedience, trust, and transformation that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-14

Topics: Spiritual Growth

The Lord, The Avenger

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 31, 2014

To show that we need to cast all our cares upon JESUS, for He cares for us and will take care even our enemies for us by taking vengeance on them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you take vengeance on your enemies? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to cast all our cares upon JESUS, for He cares for us and will take care even our enemies for us by taking vengeance on them. IV. TEXT: Jeremiah 11:20 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

If You Aren’t Fishing, Then You Aren’t Following Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Good fishermen always EXPECT to catch fish, even if they don’t.

INTRODUCTION This is the third message from the Gospel According to Mark. I was walking along the shores of the Sea of Galilee just a few days ago where Jesus called His disciples. I got up before sunrise and went out with my Bible to watch the same sun rise over the same mountains around the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Over Sickness

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 30, 2021

Jesus had compassion on people and healed them.

Authority over Sickness Mark 1:29-39 As we have traveled through the first chapter of Mark, we have seen many demonstrations of Jesus’ authority. Jesus’ authority over nature is seen when Jesus was driven into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit and lived with the wild beasts. The Judaean wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Every believer is called to be a disciple of Christ. It is up to us individually to heed the call to follow the Lord as His disciples.

The Call to Discipleship Matthew 4:19 As much as it hurts to admit, I truly believe the church has failed miserably in one vital area of ministry. Throughout the 80’s and 90’s there was a concerted effort to reach unbelievers with the Gospel, and the church rose to the call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Back, Gazing Forward

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 27, 2010

A sermon for the annual meeting for casting vision in the life of the local church. Principals could be well adapted to another church.

“Looking Back, Gazing Forward,” Genesis 9:8-17 Introduction One of the very special memories I have from my first trip to the Holy Land last year was that of swimming in the Dead Sea. It is a real adventure. First you head to pit which is filled with sticky and smelly mud. Against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Christian Church

What Christmas Is Not All About Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2015

In this message we look at what Christmas is not all about using the cast from Charlie Brown's Christmas as illustrations.

Wow, it’s been fifty years. Sure doesn’t seem like it. December 9th will be the 50th anniversary of the first showing of Charlie Brown Christmas. And while most of us grew up watching the animated special there were a number of hesitations about the show when it was aired. As a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Big Catch (God's Strength)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon that teaches how our strength is in the Lord. When we can’t do anything... the Lord’s strength gets us through.

Luke 5:1-11 While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennes’aret. And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the bots, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experience Versus Obedience In Faith

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 6, 2007

We put a high premium on our experience in life. This limits us and also prevents us from the greater experience and reality which Jesus calls us to enter. Peter was "experienced" in fishing. But Jesus would take him beyond his experience. Us too.

You are talking to someone about something, something that you know is true with all of your heart. And right in the middle, of making your most convincing point, they stop you and they say those words that bring a sudden end to all discussion. “ That has not been my experience!” They say. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran