Sermons on Fishermen:

Mind Your Own Business

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2013

There are areas in each of our lives which remain private, between us and God.

MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS. John 21:20-22. 1. Peter had once boasted that even if all men were to forsake Jesus, yet he would not be amongst them (Matthew 26:33). However, of those disciples still living after the betrayal of Jesus (when most of His disciples fled at the first sign of trouble), ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-22, Luke 13:23-24, Galatians 5:22-26, Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Obedience Brings Trials

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 15, 2013

Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. A life of success and no wo

When Obedience Brings Trials 1. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. 2. Many of us have been taught that when we do what God tells us to do and we are in His will, we won’t have trials. When we are successful, we are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Of Grace

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 31, 2013

1. Christ the Giver of Grace 2. Christ A Lover of Losers 3. Christ A Savior of Sinners 4. Grace Work

Mt. 20:18-19, 28 - Difference between a Trip & a Journey - A trip is just travelling to a place & back again - Journey implies that the person is searching for something and can include a struggle to reach the destination World Magazine interviewed Bill Moyers journalist & spokesperson for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 3, 2009

What value does God place on people? What value do You place on people? We are to see others through God’s eyes and realize that all of us are of great value to Him!

I. Introduction: We are very familiar with this phrase. It has been coined by anti-abortionists and Christians in the fight to save unborn babies. And although I agree in a fetus’ right to life--that is not the sermon I am going to preach tonight. II. Read scripture passage: Psalm 139:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unlikely Calling

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

A study message on the calling of Matthew

9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and "sinners" came and ate with him and his disciples. 11 When the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Said ...... Pt 2 Come And Follow Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 26, 2009

The Red Bits, what follows Jesus said are the most powerful life altering words you ever hear. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

I want to encourage us as a Church to spend time in the “red bits of the Bible.” The “red bits” are generally preceded by the grammatical necessity “Jesus said.” What follows “Jesus said” are the most powerful words ever spoken in human history and if received by faith they can have life changing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 5 - Part 4 - Gentle Jesus, Meek And Mild - Not! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 22, 2009

The only thing about Christmas that bothers me is that people see Jesus as a baby, meek and mild but they don’t see Him for all that He really is.

23/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: , Gentleness, Self Control, Quiet strength, Matthew 5 | report Matthew 5 - Part 4 - Gentle Jesus, meek and mild - NOT! The only thing about Christmas that bothers me is that people see Jesus as a baby, meek and mild but they don’t see Him for all that He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

In Jesus the kingdom of God arrived on earth. The world and the lives of people (like Peter, Andrew, James and John) have never been the same. They have received a new purpose and started to follow a different path.

Mark 1:14-20 “And Heaven Came Down” INTRODUCTION What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world? What do you think--what would prompt you to take off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

And Heaven Came Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

In Jesus the kingdom of God arrived on earth. The world and the lives of people liek Peter, Andrew, James, and John have never been the same. They hav received a new purpose and started to follow a different path.

Mark 1:14-20 “And Heaven Came Down” INTRODUCTION What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world? What do you think--what would prompt you to take off ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Deep Water Faith

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012

The gifts of the Spirit begin to manifest as a person say’s, “Nevertheless at thou word.” As he or she becomes deflated, because they have ran out of all human resources. Tired, weary and seem to have lost all emotion because of the emotions. That’s exact

Luke 5:1-7NKJ Deep Water Faith The gifts of the Spirit begin to manifest as a person say’s, “Nevertheless at thou word.” As he or she becomes deflated, because they have ran out of all human resources. Tired, weary and seem to have lost all emotion because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call To Discipleship

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2022

We look at what it means to be a disciple and what discipleship really is...

THE CALL TO DISCIPLESHIP: By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Life is about your destination, but let us get real: LIFE IS ABOUT THE JOURNEY… LIFE IS A PROCESS. Life is about passion, love, zeal and a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:19, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Epiphany O Godhead Hid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

The Wise Men seek the child Jesus and travel a long way from the East following a star, they even have to seek advice from King Herod to find Him. Its a little like a children's game of Hide and Seek.

O GODHEAD HID. MATT. 2:1-12. One of the most popular games among children has to be hide-and-seek - the rules are very simple. One child closes their eyes and counts to a hundred, while all the others hide - "Are you ready? Here I come." And one by one they are sought out from their hiding places ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Jesus The Real Hero

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 14, 2018

This is a talk for a group of boys from 6-18 years of age who live at one of The Salvation Army Child Developement Centres in Sri Lanka. A short message that tells them who they can trust throughout their lives and at this time.

A short sermon for the Swedlanka Child Development Centre. When I was a boy I really liked the stories about Superman, faster than a train, faster than a speeding bullet, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Who are the famous cartoon super heroes now? The marvel characters? Antman? In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 14:26, Isaiah 9:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Turning Your Failure To Success Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 9, 2017

Failure doesn't mean you will not succeed, it only means you have to work harder. Many that gave up didn't know how close they were to success. If they realise how close they were to success they won't giving up.

Luke 5:1-11KJV “And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

And It Was Night

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2019

Metaphorically speaking, the clock is ticking away in the background. The countdown has begun. Gethsemane lies ahead: as does our Lord’s betrayal, trial and death.

AND IT WAS NIGHT. John 13:21-32. As the Lord’s ‘hour’ drew near that He should depart out of this world, He turned His attention more and more to ‘His own’ (John 13:1). After the foot-washing and the teaching which immediately followed it, Jesus “was troubled in spirit” (John 13:21). ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational