Sermons on Fishermen:

Taking The Steps We Watch Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002

3 of 4 of the series, In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. It’s fine to watch where you are walking but in walking the Jesus walk we must not be afraid of taking the steps He lays out before us! Remember it is Jesus who is leading!!

TAKING THE STEPS WE WATCH Mark 1:16-38 Read at beginning of service Mark 1:16-38 (NIV) 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 17 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 18 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 2, 2002

The just penalty of our sin is death and separation from God.Our sin demands that we be forsaken by God. Christ,took our place; When we, by faith, repent of our sin and receive the gift of salvation, Christ’s death is appropriated to cover our sin

INTRODUCTION At the age of 41,Elizabeth Barrett became the wife of Robert Browning, the famous English poet. Her father, a widower, disowned her.He objected to the marriage and disowned her simply because he didn’t want any of his children to leave home and break up the family! Elizabeth’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Baptist

There Be Monsters Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2006

Why did Jesus rebuke these sailors (who knew a bad storm when they saw one) for their fear? I don’t think He did. Find out why.

In our last series, we dealt with questions we’d like to ask God. For the next few weeks, we’re going to turn that around and look at questions Jesus would ask us. And the first question we’re going to deal with is found in found in Mark 4:35-41 - "Why Are You So Afraid?". (Read text and have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008

Trust is an essential element in any relationship, including our relationship with God. Here Jesus teaches his followers to trust God more.

Following Jesus through the Storm Jesus said that the single greatest command is to love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind—to have a genuine loving relationship with him. Most people, I think, would agree that trust is one of the central pillars supporting any loving relationship. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

You Gonna Fish? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2007

Up until this "fishing trip" with Jesus, Peter has only had a casual relationship with Christ. On this day, Jesus challenged him with the question: "Are you gonna talk, or are you gonna fish?"

OPEN: There’s an old joke about two fishermen out in a boat. The day was calm and the lake was isolated enough that they were the only fishermen there. The first man baited his hook, threw it into the water and watched the bobber bob on the waves. Suddenly there was a terrific explosion just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Hearts (On The Road To Emmaus)

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Strengthens Our Weak Hearts with Simple, Rejuvenating Faith! (the 6 headings in this sermon were heard in a sermon by my mentor Doug Kostowski, Miami, FL. The body of the material is mine)

Short summation of the gospel/crucifixion? Bring up to speed succinctly. And the story grows on by His mercy Certain people stand out to me. People that are unusual. Remarkable. Memorable. People that directly or indirectly shape my outlook on life—maybe some even my life itself. • High ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Developing God's Dream Team Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 28, 2003

Every one has a dream team...see how Jesus developed His

The world is full of competing messages, some in harmony some in disharmony. A good example is commercials on television. Last week advertisers shelled out on average $2.1 million dollars for a 30 second spot. In 55 ads we saw Tobacco giant Philip Morris advertised against teen smoking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investing In Your Eternal Dream Home Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 29, 2008

You can bring eternal blessing into the here and now.

Building Your Eternal Dream Home Series Investing in Your Eternal Dream Home Jan. 27, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A I can have $1,000 in Canadian money, and not be able to buy a fried chicken platter at the Ol’ Farmhouse down the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Island Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 24, 2010

Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

And Epihany Of God Is A Humbling Esperience

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 3, 2007

A Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during this season of Epiphany, we seek to understand how your word and grace are manifest to be present in Jesus the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Go Over

Contributed by Ron Callen on Feb 15, 2007

Jesus calls us to get past our fears and our failures and go on to serve Him as He has called us to do

Let Us Go Over Luke 8:22-25 There are many places to which we can “GO”. We can go bowling. We can go to the grocery store. Each day some of you get up and go to school. Each day some of you go to work. On Sunday and Wednesday we can go to church. Once or twice a year many of you go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 27, 2007

This sermon looks at how following Jesus is a life long committment of listening to Jesus and reflecting HIS light.

Imagine being like those fishermen. Sitting at work, in a place that is familiar to you a place you are comfortable with, even if things were occasionally a bit difficult, then all of a sudden some character comes up to you and says "Hey come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Go Fish

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 25, 2006

You may have a million things going on in your life from sports, family, work and other various activities, but what happens when Jesus gets into your boat?

Ever had a long and hard day of work and all you can think of is getting home? You finally walk through the door of your house and all you can think about is getting into something comfortable, sitting in your favourite chair and relaxing. You grab a drink, a snack and you plop yourself down in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Prophecy

Contributed by Sumeet Mj on Mar 10, 2015

God's Word is spoken with Prophetic Power. It is better to trust in His Word than to trust any other Assurance that is offered in this World. Learn more about how God's Word in its Power can transform your life.

Genesis 2:19 Out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the sky, and brought them to the man (Adam) to see what he would call them; and whatever the man called a living creature, that was its name. I sometimes wonder at the authority that Man had before his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Test Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2012

What happens after you hear the words of Jesus? Is your life different? Today as we study Mark's gospel we see how the Lord gives the disciples an opportunity to test how much the words of Jesus became life in them.

When I was 15 I took a course at high school in how to drive a car. Drivers Education featured movies, texts, and lectures. At no time during this course did we set foot inside of an actual vehicle. Later, I took driver’s training where we tried out our skills behind the wheel. All this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel