Sermons on Fish Tale:

"The Basis For Christian Ministry Is Trustful Obedience.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 30, 2002

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color:

August 4, 2002 -- ELEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 13 Isaiah 55:1-5 Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (Psalm 145: 8-9, 14-21 NRSV) You open wide your hand and satisfy the needs of every living creature. (Ps. 145:17) Romans 9:1-5 Matthew 14:13-21 Color: Green Title: “The basis for Christian ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Seaweed Prayers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 3 of a 5 part series. Jonah’s plea for help.

Jonah 1:17-2:10 Seaweed Prayers July 26, 2009 Have you ever been involved in what I’ll call a situation? You know, it’s when life is getting pretty messy and you are trying your best to resolve that mess. You work at it and work at it, until finally, you realize there is no way out, and as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus has breakfast with His disciples which was an important time for them to remember to what He had called them and what that would mean to their futures.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Breakfast with Jesus” John 21:1-14 Introduction: I have been invited to have breakfast with some important people in the past. My daughters and I had breakfast with Senator George Allen several years ago and I had the chance to have breakfast with ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Spiritual Hunger

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

Jesus wants complete control of our lives.

The Secret of Spiritual Hunger October 27, 2010 Introduction A Wednesday night we talked about being possessed by Jesus. 1 He wants to totally take complete control of our lives. a Actions, thoughts, hands, etc. b If He’s “inside” me, I’m embarrassed of the way things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6

Denomination: Baptist

Parables Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 18, 2020

Jesus describes what the Kingdom of Heaven is like in seven parables in Matthew 13.

The Parables of the Kingdom Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 The 13th Chapter of Matthew contains seven parables of Jesus which each begins with the words” The Kingdom of Heaven is like….” Two of these parables, the Parable of the Sower and the Parable of the wheat and Tares were given separate treatment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Miss Your Sign! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 4 - Don't Miss Your Sign I. Introduction If you are a baseball fan, then you know that coaches use a variety of hand signals and gestures that catchers use to communicate with their pitcher about the pitch they want them to throw. There is also a long-standing tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:15-17, Jonah 2:10, Jonah 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peters Commission.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 25, 2003

The prerequisite for service is our love for Jesus.

Peters commission. John 21:15 -- 22. 09/24/03 The last time we were together, we talked about the great catch of fish. Some of the disciples had been out fishing all night and caught nothing. As they were coming to shore, they saw a man standing on the shore. The man asked if they caught any ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Take The Bait

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 18, 2019

RUN AWAY FROM TEMPTATION

Don’t take the bait 2 Timothy 2;22-24 Illus: two fish (Bass –Carp) One time there was two fish who were best friends. They we an odd couple, one was a high-strung bass the other a laid-back carp. One day they were swimming around talking about girl fish and enjoying each other’s company. Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon The Stone

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 14, 2002

Jesus sees not merely what we are, but what we can be. Peter was transformed from an unstable, weak, and impetuous man to a man who was rock solid for Christ.

Simon The Stone Text: John 1: 41-42 Intro: Simon Peter is one of my favorite characters in the Bible. He fills its pages with life and energy. Though he was often reckless and impetuous, he was always sincere. Simon was a man who was passionate about everything he did. Later in his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why A New Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 20, 2006

A message explaining why we decided to plant a church. This can be adapted to show why we need to change formats, names, etc.

An old fisherman used to amaze all the locals with how many fish he was able to catch. It didn’t matter what the weather was like, or how much other fishermen were able to catch, he always caught more than anyone else. The stories became legend, and soon reached the local game warden. He showed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:20-21

Denomination: *other

Avoiding Hell

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

What it takes to avoid hell.

INTRO.- This is not a popular subject. Never has been. Never will be. But it is necessary. ILL.- On an American troopship, the soldiers crowded around their chaplain asking, “Do you believe in hell?” He said, “I do not.” “Well, then, will you please resign, for if there is no hell, we do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Run From God

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

Don’t to run from God

Don’t want to run from God Jonah 1:1 -17 Five Things You Can Deduct I. You are forfeiting the Presence of God A. The greatest experience for man. B. We were made to walk with God. II. You are foregoing the Peace of God. John 20:21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tangled In Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Vandergriff on Oct 4, 2012

Part one of living worry free. A step to being untagled from the day to day demands of life.

Have you ever been tangled up in something? I can remember as a child going fishing and not getting much fishing done. While others were busy catching fish, I was busy getting tangled up in the fishing line. I had the line in the trees, on the ground, and all over myself. Although I can look back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Net W.o.r.k.s.

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 22, 2005

God has entrusted the mission of global evangelization to human beings by His grace to make a big network around the world so they can experience His love. The distance between the miracle catch is your obedience to His command.

The Miracle of NET W.O.R.K.S. Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION Comparison between Hook and Fishing TRANS: Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good WORKS (deeds) and glorify your Father in heaven. "WORK while it’s day, the night comes when no one can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Bowl Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004

Second Bowl Judgment

Revelation 16:3, “Then the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it became like the blood of a corpse. And everything in the sea died.” The reason why these bowl judgments are so severe as I stated in my introduction to the bowl judgments are that these bowl judgments ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible