Sermons on Fish:

3 Keys To Effective Ministry

Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 7, 2018

Message from Mark 6:30-44 illustrating the 3 Keys necessary for effective ministry.

3 Keys to Effective Ministry Mark 6:30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all that they had done and taught. 31 He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” For many people were coming and going, and they did not even have time to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2024

Amid physical, emotional, and spiritual fear, Jonah prayed first and was thankful.

Minor Prophets Major Message: Fear Jonah 1:1-2:10 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Jesus on Jonah READ MATTHEW 12:38-41 (ESV) “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered Him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from You.” 39 But He answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When I Need God Most Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

When I deserve Him the least and need Him most God is there for me.

General George S. Patton once said: I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. After what we saw in Jonah chapter 1 last week, I think Jonah certainly would have been encouraged by those words. After all, it’s hard to imagine that Jonah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Simple, But Not Easy

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 19, 2010

FCF: If we love Jesus – are teachable and available to him – then he can use us. Text Outline: 1. Be Teachable [John 21: 1 – 6] 2. Be Available [John 21: 7 – 14] 3. Be Restored and Used [John 21: 15 – 19]

Simple, But Not Easy Text: John 21: 1 – 19 MP (Text): Because Peter loved Jesus, Jesus was willing to forgive and restore Peter to the where Peter would be able to lead the rest of his life in a Christ-like manner. FCF: If we love Jesus – are teachable and available to him – ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Going Out To Bring Them In

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

The followers of Jesus are called to go to the world with the hope of Jesus Christ.

Going Out To Bring Them In Mark 1:14-20 Along time ago in a land far away there was a church. The church had been founded by a handful of men and women who wanted nothing more out of life than to make a difference in their community for the Kingdom of God. They had read the Word of God and been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Is Just On The Other Side Of The Boat

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 16, 2010

Guilt murders peace...How Peter's relationship to Jesus is our answer for true peace

1After these things Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias; and he showed himself in this way. 2Gathered there together were Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples. 3Simon Peter said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Things Only God Can Do Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark continues to help us see who Jesus is and why we can trust Him. In this section we see that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds His sheep and rescues His sheep.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever fed 5000 men, plus women and children with only five loaves and two fish? Anyone? 1. Well, our Camp Hunt cooking staffs have come pretty close, especially in those early years when we had a shoe-string budget and got by on government surplus commodities, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56, Job 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ships Of The Bible

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 1, 2004

Just got back from a cruise and this seemed fitting.

We love cruising! We took our first cruise in 2007 and decided that as long as we were able to, that we were going to cruise every year. And we have, mostly Caribbean but one Alaskan and we are looking at the possibility of a Baltic Sea cruise, maybe in 2019. And cruising seems to be a natural ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Backslider On A Bumpy Boat

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 29, 2008

Those who backslide and rebel against God are in for a rough ride, as depicted by the story of Jonah, God’s stubborn prophet. But repentance will set everything right, and put us on course once again.

Backslider On A Bumpy Boat Text: Jonah 2: 1-2 Intro: The Book of Jonah is considered to be one of the Minor Prophets. It is a relatively short book, containing only four chapters, 48 verses, and 1,321 words. Yet it holds great truths that can readily be applied to Christians of any age. This ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mending Our Brokenness

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 25, 2011

What is required to prepare God's people for His work? Mending the holes.

Ephesians 4: The Gift Do you like to get a gift? Sure you do, everyone loves to get gifts. Well most people, remember this from our series last Christmas. (Clip from Big Bang Theory) Often when we think of gifts in a church setting we think of the gift of grace, or the gift of salvation or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Who Enters Into Our Lives

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 28, 2013

This message is about how Lord Jesus enters into the life of a sinful person, transforms the life of that person, and gives purpose to that person.

Introduction The entry of one person into another person’s life is not a small thing. It can change the entire life. The person may be a friend, a colleague, a relative, a lover, a life-partner, or a stranger. One person can change our life for good or bad. It may lead to either joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!-Part 9- " Stay Hooked" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 14, 2016

Part 9 of Believe in Jesus and live

John – Believe in Jesus and live! Part 9 “Stay hooked” John 15:1-8 For many years I have loved fishing All the way back to my very early years my fondest memories of my Dad and my Granddad on my mother’s side revolve around some type of fishing My Dad loved to fish for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

This is the introduction to a verse by verse study of the book of Jonah.

INTRODUCTION I do not know about you, but my life has been one gracious second chance from God after another. If I had a half penny for every time the Lord has picked my sorry hide up off the ground, I would be the wealthiest man on the planet. I am truly thankful not only that the Lord has saved ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 24, 2022

May 4th, 2025.

Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30:1-12, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19. A). THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL. Acts 9:1-20. Saul of Tarsus was a Jew from the city of Tarsus in Syria. This was a Roman garrison city, and as a tent-maker Saul had a good market for his trade. Quite possibly Saul’s father ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20, Psalm 30:1-12, Revelation 5:11-14, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

Jesus’ call is greater than my fall

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Baptist