Sermons on Drop Nets:

Real Life: For The Sake Of The Call

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003

Will you abandon it all for the sake of the call? -Steven Curtis Chapman

“REAL LIFE” “For the Sake of the Call” Adoniram Judson was a great missionary. He once said about serving God, and success: "There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worst-Case Scenario Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Sixth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Go to the website www.worstcasescenarios.com, and you’ll find out what to do in the event you find yourself in a real-life, worst-case scenario. For example, there are complete instructions for such things as How to jump from a building into a dumpster How to survive if your parachute fails to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Real Us

Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007

I want us to take a long hard look at ourselves this morning and glean some truths from Paul’s words. I want us to look at our condition, our need and what God has done to meet that need and then our response to God’s actions.

We, at times, don’t like the real us! Now before you attack that statement, listen to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: since 1997 there has been an increase of 444 percent in the total number of elective cosmetic procedures. Surgical procedures have increased ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Following Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 25, 2009

Are you following Jesus? We can look into the Word of God and see, because following Jesus takes me to new places in life.

Are You Following Jesus? John 1:40-42, Matt 4:18-22, Mark 8:27-30, Mark 8:31-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 17, 2009 *Are you following Jesus? The biggest mistake we can make in life is not following Jesus. Matthew Stoll compared it to being in a burning building with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

How In The World..did This Happen??

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 9, 2014

Don’t give up, your answer is closer than you think! Your miracle is just around the corner! That answer, that opportunity you've been looking for...is just literally moments away from coming up to you... Taping you on the shoulder and saying.."Here I Am

How in the World..Did This Happen?? John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two other disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 18:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 7 - The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 26, 2020

What is it we accomplish in our life of worship? Do our gathering, singing, listening, preaching accomplish something or it is merely a religious exercise?

The Accomplishments of Worship www.gracecommunity.com Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:7, Mark 16:16-20, Psalm 24:1, Luke 6:38, Revelation 4:11, 1 Peter 1:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

An Outline Of Acts 27

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 8, 2024

Acts 27 covers a period of Paul's life between his release from Caesarea and his shipwreck on the island of Malta (not mentioned in this chapter). Something seemed to be happening every minute during this longest voyage of Paul's life.

On the road to Rome, part 1: Caesarea to Crete Text, Acts 27:1-12, KJV: 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out To Gather God's Harvestt

Contributed by John Raulerson on Mar 6, 2008

God has prepared His harvest and we must be faithful to pray for laborers and be willing to labor ourselves.

STEPPING OUT TO GATHER GOD’S HARVEST Matthew 9:35-38 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. 36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Pleasure

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 29, 2006

A message about living a life that is pleasing to God.

July 9, 2006 Summer Series Knowing God’s Pleasure All three of my sons have played sports over the years and one of the things I enjoyed most about the experience was the way that whenever one of them scored a goal, they would immediately turn and look to where I was standing to see if I was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:3-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Three Guiding Lights

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2005

The three guiding lights of the Church are Biblical theology, an evangelistic programme and a spiritual dynamic

IC 05-05-05 Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my question by telling you a story? Story: "There is an old legend which says when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

Romans Chapter 2(A) Revelations Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the nature of God’s judgment

Dakota Community Church February 22, 2009 pm Romans – Chapter 2(a) Revelations of Eternal Judgment Read Romans 2 We have just finished looking at the long list of deplorable sins committed against God by fallen man in the last part of chapter one. We have seen that righteousness from God is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-29

Denomination: Mennonite

2004 - Thats A Wrap!

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004

A Year End Wind Up with some basic goals for next year.

19, December 2004 Dakota Community Church 2004 – That’s A Wrap Introduction: Last year around this time I was feeling very positive about the church and our prospects for the New Year. One of the statements I made was that I thought 2004 was going to be our best year ever. In fact the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:19-22

Denomination: Mennonite

Trust & Wealth Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019

There is a difference between believing in God and trusting Him with all your heart. & I believe God blesses with material wealth so we’ll have more to give. This is two devotionals compiled together-one for Proverbs 3:5-9 (Faith) & the other for 3:9-10 (Wealth)

Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding for support. 6 In all your habits acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight 7 Don’t look at yourself as wise—fear God and leave evil 8 It will bring health to your umbilical cord and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: *other

Scientific Evidence That God Answers Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2025

Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. This is a compiling of scientific studies that show the effects of prayer.

SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT GOD ANSWERS PRAYER Millions of people testify of specific answers to prayer — healed relationships, unexpected provisions, physical healing, or guidance. Common stories include money or food showing up just when needed, dramatic encounters after praying for help, peace or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Restores Peter

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 30, 2023

This message explores Peter's transformative experience of being completely restored after his full-throated denials of Jesus.

Jesus and His Restoration of Peter - Sermon for April 30 We have been looking at some of the events surrounding the immediate aftermath of the resurrection. Of course we know that the resurrection has had a massive impact on the entire world over the last 2000 years. It is the central event in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational