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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    I Go A-Fishing

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013
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    In the ordinary course of duty we may not always see great success, but when we let the Lord join the party then the extraordinary occurs.

    I GO A-FISHING. John 21:1-19. The miraculous draught of fishes which took place on the shores of Galilee after Jesus' resurrection was not the first instance of its kind. It had occurred similarly at the beginning of His ministry, when He first used Simon Peter's boat as a pulpit. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Calls The First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 21, 2013
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    An analysis of Jesus' calling of his first disciples will teach us what characterizes a true disciple of Jesus.

    Scripture Luke wrote his Gospel about the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus who came to seek and to save lost sinners. Luke wanted to communicate that God sent his only Son Jesus as the Messiah to deliver people from sin and hell. The central theme of Jesus’ message was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Basic Steps In Following Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009
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    “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.”

    BASIC STEPS IN FOLLOWING JESUS Luke 5:1-11 Proposition: “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to take the basis steps helpful in making a full commitment to Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    At The Word Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
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    Jesus and the fisherman: A study on Obedience

    I. The Failure of the Fishermen (verses 1-5; note 3 things) A. They experienced failure despite honest endeavor. 1. These were skilled fishermen (not hobby; trained). 2. They had had success in the past. 3. They were fishing in familiar waters. 4. They had been working hard . . . all night B. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Riaan de Villiers avatar

    Your Appointed Time

    Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Aug 30, 2008
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    God has set an alarm clock for us and it has gone off. The alarm clock tels us it is our appointed time to arise and to be radiant.

    Isaiah 60:1 – 5 & 19 - 22 First we need to understand once again that God does operate in eternity while we as humans live in time. Long before time began eternity already existed and long after time has seized to exist there will be still eternity. Secondly we need to say again that God only ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fishers Of Man

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 5, 2007
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    Are you willing to be a fisher of man?

    Title: Fishers of Man Text: Luke 5:1-11 Introduction Three ways of fishing: i. Line and hook ii. Throw net cast from shallow waters iii. Dragnet strung between two boats in deep waters Peter, James and John were using the second method. 1. The Challenge (Luke 5:4) Just as Jesus gave Peter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Strange But Familiar Voice

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2025
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    The Gospel truth is that, when we know Jesus as our Saviour, Jesus will keep revealing Himself to us.

    NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th April 2025 John 21:1-14 “The Strange But Familiar Voice” Have you ever had one of those times in your spiritual life where you feel like you are just drifting along? You know Jesus and you love Him. You are not in a space where you are doubting your faith, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Career Change Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2011
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 5 verses 1 through 11

    Luke 5: 1 – 11 Career Change 1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3 Then He got into one of the boats, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Peter's Big Fish Story

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 15, 2012
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    This is one fish story that's true! It shows how we shouldn't limit God's meeting our needs. It affirms our special place as Sons of God and Jesus Himself models how to avoid offending people when unnecessary. Obedience brings blessings!

    PETER’S BIG FISH STORY Mt. 17:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tax Jokes from Reader’s Digest 1. “It’s time to pay my income tax. And, brother, that’s no joke. For after paying IRS, I find that I R broke!” —Jerry Henderson in the Lubbock, Texas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Your Net Comes Up Empty!

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
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    Sermon designed draw others into God purpose.

    When your net comes up empty! Luke 5:1 As Jesus is walking alone the Sea of Galilee he notices two boats along the side of the bank. The fishermen are not there but have left to clean their nets. The bible says that after fishing all day and night their nets came up empty. Can you imagine being ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Fishing Techniques For Every Christian"

    Contributed by Pastor Catherine Graham on Feb 6, 2010
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    call to discipleship

    FISHING TECHNIQUES FOR EVERY CHRISTIAN My Brothers and Sisters, Grace and Peace to you in the name of Jesus, the great Fisherman. AMEN The sun had just risen when the Scouts began their trek up Baldy Mountain. At 12,441 feet Baldy is the highest peak in the Philmont Scout Ranch, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In His Presence PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the transformative power of Jesus' presence, His miraculous provision, and the life-altering call to follow Him, as illustrated in the Gospel of Luke and John.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the depths of the Gospel of Luke and John to explore the incredible power of Jesus' presence, His miraculous provision, and the life-altering call to follow Him. As Alexander MacLaren once said, "Peace comes not from the absence of trouble, but ...read more

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  • Terry Moore avatar

    Trophy's Of Hell

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012
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    We must walk so carefully and softly before God!

    Trophy’s of Hell Luke 22:31-32 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. I am thankful for all I know and feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #4, Fishing For A Living Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Feb 11, 2010
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    Fishermen NEED to fish. They love to fish, and if it is a person’s livelihood, they HAVE to fish! Jesus was about to teach an old fisherman a new way to fish...and a new fish to target.

    February 7th, 2010 – Fishing for a living Jesus is born, Jesus grows up, Jesus is baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit and He is tempted by Satan for 40 days in the desert…what a beginning to Jesus’ ministry here on earth, preaching that people need to repent, as the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    For The Sake Of The Call

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 23, 2023
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     | 3,060 views

    Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. So, when Jesus extends a call, what does it look like? What does it entail? What might He ask us to do? Or, what might we have to let go of in order to serve Him?

    I have entitled our message this morning, “For the Sake of the Call,” and we are going to look at how Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. Allow me to get started with a joke: “Why did Jesus call so many fishermen to become apostles? He was always looking for a ‘net ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist