Sermons on Fish Tale:

The Journey

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2002

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Call of Matthew

Third Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 9:9-13 "The Journey" "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax office; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he rose and followed him. And as he sat at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Fishers Of Men . . . And Women!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls all of us to be disciples

May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart by acceptable to you, my Lord and my Redeemer. Last week we heard John’s version of Jesus calling Andrew and Simon as disciples. Today, we heard the very familiar scripture calling them to be ‘fishers of men’. Last week Jesus asked Andrew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Sermon On Anchovy Toast

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 6, 2024

During the Victorian and Edwardian eras in the United Kingdom, the delicacy and brine of anchovy toast was considered a popular appetizer, often favored by the rich or noble.

Iris Murdoch, an Irish-British novelist and philosopher once remarked: “For lunch, I may say, I ate and greatly enjoyed the following: anchovy paste on hot buttered toast, then baked beans and kidney beans with chopped celery, tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil. (Really good olive oil is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:12, Ezekiel 29:4, Ezekiel 47:10, Luke 5:4-7

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007

This sermon looks at the call of the apostle Peter.

PART 1 FOLLOW THE LEADER TEXT: MATTHEW 4.18-19 INTRODUCTION: In September 2006, my wife and I moved from Tennessee to Illinois to pastor a church. What would make us quit our jobs, sell our house, load a truck and move 400 miles from our hometown? It was a calling from God to follow Him. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Will Change Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 10, 2024

God is with us today to show us and to encourage us to be strong in our faith because faith can change our lives.

Do you remember the day that you surrendered your life to Jesus and accepted him as Lord of your life? Can you remember how strong your faith was at that moment? Is your faith as strong now as it was then, or is it maybe even stronger? The Bible defines faith as “the certainty of things hoped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Acts 8:26-40, John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Water

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005

Christ calls us out of our comfort zone to serve. It takes a deepening faith to hear His calling and obedient. Our faithfulness to Him glorifies the Kingdom and brings others to a deepening of thier faith.

“DEEP WATER” Living to serve wholeheartedly Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Has anyone ever told a fish story before? Well, I was stationed in Alaska where I had the opportunity of a lifetime to fish for Alaska King Salmon. And let me tell you they get B-I-G! In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007

How can we "sell" Christianity in today’s world?

The second part of today’s Gospel reading told us about Jesus calling Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John to be his disciples. This was probably not the first encounter with Jesus for any of them. We know, for example, from last week’s reading from St John’s Gospel that Andrew was already a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We – (You . . . And . . . I . . .) - Are Called By Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls us all into discipleship, no matter who we are

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

After The Easter Parade

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

There ought to be a spirit of excitement & joy that permeates the church. He is alive! Jesus Christ has won!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) A. Two Sundays ago was Easter Sunday, a very special day to us as we celebrated once again, as we do each Sunday, the resurrection of Jesus, our Savior & our Lord. But if Easter Sunday is special to us, the world has ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Frustrated Fisherman

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Feb 11, 2003

This sermon deals with the three steps you can take to overcome frustration

Text: John 21 Frustrated Fisherman Introduction: A. Seven of the disciples were together at this time. Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, James and John (the sons of Zebedee), and two others whose names are not mentioned. B. Peter decides to go fishing on the lake, and the others ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feed The Children Of Church

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Do you feed your children? We must feed our children in Christ you must have a part in it.

John 21 >>> Feeding time ILL I had a deformed calf once but he died because didn’t care for him well enough. I was to immature. Do you feed your children? We must feed our children in Christ you must have a part in it. It begins with I. A Call from God 1After these things Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025

The journey pf Simon Peter ultimately reveals a powerful truth-- our failures don’t have to define us, defeat us or destroy us!

“SIMON SAYS…” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. (Hint: It’s about a lot more than playing games!) Sermon One: The Power to Influence Do you remember playing the game "Simon Says?" (Don’t worry I’m not going to make you stand on one foot, pat your head and rub ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Feed My Sheep!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 7, 2009

Home Coming -Come and Dine! One of my favorite memories as a child was when I would be playing and mom would call me home for supper! I love the words to that that old song, ’Come home it supper time.’ When I was but a boy in days of childhood I used

FEED MY SHEEP! Home Coming -Come and Dine! One of my favorite memories as a child was when I would be playing and mom would call me home for supper! I love the words to that that old song, ’Come home it supper time.’ When I was but a boy in days of childhood I used to play ’til evening shadows ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-11

"Punch Holes In The Sky"

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Apr 21, 2008

"If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep"

Test pilots, punching into the atmosphere, climbing to undreamed heights in jet planes and space craft, have a phrase they use to describe their work. Do you know what it is? They call it “punching holes in the sky.” That is what we were meant to do with our lives, to climb beyond humdrum and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church