Sermons on Coin In The Mouth Of Fish:

Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men

Contributed by James Sulton on May 3, 2006

How catching fish relates to catching men.

Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men Luke 5:1-11 James Sulton I wish to bring to your attention some things about catching fish, that are in relation to catching men. I. The ship they used in reference to church. a. Large or small still ship or church. b. Still used for same purpose - to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Around The Crystal Sea

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016

Funeral Sermon for a Believer who loved fishing

**** FUNERAL SCRIPTURE READINGS Job 1:21 and Job said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Psalm 90:1-5 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishin'

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2023

We are encouraged by the words of Jesus to fish for people.

Fishin’ Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: Can anyone tell me one significant event that took place in 1809? 1) the Peninsula War was raging in Spain. 2) Napoleon invaded Austria. I’ll make it a little easier. There were 7 significant people who were born that year. 1) Wm Gladstone, one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Change Your Bait

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 30, 2023

Know your fish or your net will be empty.

Matthew 4:18  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 me, and I will make you fishers of men.  20  And they straightway ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2013

Three parables carrying one message: the lost sheep; the lost coin; and the Prodigal son.

LOST AND FOUND. Luke 15. ‘Horror of horrors!’ proclaimed the scribes and Pharisees. The tax-collectors and ‘sinners’ were drawing near to hear the words of Jesus! The three parables which follow in Luke 15 show the calm response of the Master. In fact, whilst there are three parables, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiving Words

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Song Of Zacharias

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:65-80. It is probable that Zacharias was elevated above purely personal petitions when he exercised his incense-burning office as priest in the Most Holy Place on the day that the angel Gabriel had appeared to him (Luke 1:9-11). The longings of the faithful remnant in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“come Follow Me And I Will Make You Fishers Of Men” Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

Conclusion - most important verse in NT - for understanding our role as Christians.

“Come Follow Me and I Will Make You Fishers of Men” Matthew 4:12-25, Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11 Pray Turn to Matthew 4:12-22 Conclusion - most important vs in NT - for understanding our role. As a test of my conclusion, I asked a brother in the Lord who was a very good student of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You've Been Swallowed By A Fish Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 25, 2020

So, you've been swallowed by a fish. What next? This message looks at that scenario and offers solutions.

What’s the worst that could happen? It’s a question that we often ask ourselves, or at least it’s a question that I often ask myself, maybe you never ask yourself that question. Maybe I’m just strange. But what happens when it’s worse than you could have imagined? When you underestimated the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Disciple Peter - The Centre Of Devotion – In The Fish Or In The Lord? Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022

Part 1 of a study of Peter’s life in the series THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL, deals with his call, his name, his confession and his ultimate decision - the fish or the Lord.

THE DISCIPLE PETER - THE CENTRE OF DEVOTION – IN THE FISH OR IN THE LORD? PART 1 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN'S GOSPEL We enter a 4 message study on the Apostle Peter. There is so much rich teaching in all of this. This is the first message. John 1 v 40 One of the two who heard ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42, Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, Matthew 18:18, Mark 1:14-20, John 6:66-69, John 6:51-65  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Iv: Salvation By Grace Through Faith Is A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

LORD God communicated His love to the world in His Son Jesus Christ. Now is the time for sinners saved by His grace to communicate love for God and His Son by confessing with our mouths and believing with all our hearts.

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IS A MATTER OF THE HEART Give me that me that man that is not passion’s slave, and I will wear him in my heart’s core, ay, in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences)

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 10, 2016

People manipulate opinions with their tongues. Offensive words cause people to get offended and not return to church. People must repent to control the out of control fires they start.as words have consequences.

Pray Before You Say Or Pay (The Consequences) Kelly Durant 9-11-16 James 3:2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do We Need A Noise Generator?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2016

We seem to accept there has to be great noise to find God. Sometimes God is found in the still, small voice. Sometime excessive noise can hide the message?

DO WE NEED A NOISE GENERATOR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew Lived just down the hall And everyday we said hello But never touched at all He was in his paper I was in my room How was I to know he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12, 1 Kings 20:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God