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  • The 153 Fish Wake-Up Call Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 33 views

    As seasons shift, many of us need a reset with Jesus. John 21 shows the risen Christ meeting drifting disciples, filling empty nets, and inviting them to “come and have breakfast.” This isn’t box-checking; it’s returning to the One who seeks us, provides for us, and re-commissions us.

    Can you feel it in the air? That subtle shift as summer fades into fall? Me either. But somehow every single store in all of existence seems to feel it as they’re already putting out Christmas decorations. I think by next year we’re going to see combo-fireworks stands selling candy canes and ...read more

  • Follow Me

    Contributed by Roger Shervington on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,135 views

    A sermon to a group of seminary students on fishing and discipleship.

    "Follow Me" A Sermon by Roger Shervington San Francisco Theological Seminary, Southern CaliforniaJohn 21:1-19 I. Introduction Good evening. Our New Testament reading from the lectionary this evening chronicles the final post-resurrection appearance of the risen Lord in the Gospel of John. Let’s ...read more

  • Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men

    Contributed by James Sulton on May 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,997 views

    How catching fish relates to catching men.

    Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men Luke 5:1-11 James Sulton I wish to bring to your attention some things about catching fish, that are in relation to catching men. I. The ship they used in reference to church. a. Large or small still ship or church. b. Still used for same purpose - to ...read more

  • Fishin'

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2023
     | 876 views

    We are encouraged by the words of Jesus to fish for people.

    Fishin’ Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: Can anyone tell me one significant event that took place in 1809? 1) the Peninsula War was raging in Spain. 2) Napoleon invaded Austria. I’ll make it a little easier. There were 7 significant people who were born that year. 1) Wm Gladstone, one of ...read more

  • Life Around The Crystal Sea

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 31, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,876 views

    Funeral Sermon for a Believer who loved fishing

    **** FUNERAL SCRIPTURE READINGS Job 1:21 and Job said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I will depart. The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised." Psalm 90:1-5 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the ...read more

  • Change Your Bait

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 30, 2023
     | 1,289 views

    Know your fish or your net will be empty.

    Matthew 4:18  And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.  19  And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.  20  And they straightway ...read more

  • Great Catch Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 13, 2011
     | 9,506 views

    Jesus calls His disciples while they are out fishing

    The Great Catch Our text this morning will begin in Luke 5:1. I never understood fishing. I get some people make a living at it but as a hobby it seems weird to me because it requires something that I don’t have a lot of: patience. The idea of just sitting around for hours waiting to ...read more

  • Why Missions Work Is Fishy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,235 views

    You may have felt you have served God long and faithfully in many areas of church life so why should I consider missions now? Why should I open my heart to people who may have their hearts closed to Gods message?

    Why Missions Work is Fishy Right here at New St. Andrews our WMS reaches men and women, boys and girls in Canada, India, Malawi, Guatemala, Mozambique and Nicaragua as well as Eastern Europe and even Israel and Palestine. We often take for granted that such far reaching work is being ...read more

  • Fishers Of Men, Not Aquarium Keepers

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,887 views

    This sermon examines symptoms of "The church that forgot its mission" in Revelation 3. Then Luke 5 is explored as how to remain an active and thriving church.

    This morning, I want to talk to you about a church that closed its doors. -Where there had been a living, active family of God, now there’s nothing. -It’s not only the church that has disappeared, but now the entire city lies in ruins. -We understand full well that as Christians, we have God’s ...read more

  • Peter: A Fisher Of Men.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,471 views

    Peter: A fisher of men. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: • Mark chapter 1 verses 16-20, • Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11. Ill: • A potter does not throw the clay away when it collapses on the spinning wheel! • When the clay begins to wobble the potter will simply start again. • The clay is unable to shape, hide or ...read more

  • "exciting Enough To Be Contagious"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,163 views

    A sermon about being caught up in something bigger than yourself.

    “Exciting Enough to be Contagious” Matthew 4:18-22 Early last week I sat in my office and listened, for several hours, to a woman who lives in her van with her 32-year-old son. She was probably about 50 but looked much older. She had an extremely low view of herself, and had been abused by ...read more

  • Gifts, Reactions And Jesus’ Example

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,559 views

    At Christmas time we give and receive many gifts and many reactions happen, here is how to keep the focus on Jesus despite all the talk.

    Gifts, Reactions and Jesus’ Example11-25-18 Kelly Durant Prov 11:24 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 2. All across the United States the Salvation Army makes the news for giving away toys! I looked at the ...read more

  • God's Mercy For The Lost - The True Story Of A Man Lost At Sea

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 11, 2014
     | 7,775 views

    Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.

    I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more

  • Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: How To Catch A Fish

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 18, 2023
     | 1,074 views

    Cast, get a bite, and try to hook it; loose it; say something emotional, sit and cry. And repeat.

    How to catch a fish. Cast, get a bite, and try to hook it; loose it; say something emotional, sit and cry. And repeat. James Merritt has come to the conclusion that there are basically four reasons why people do not catch fish: (1) Some people are using the wrong bait. (2) Some people are ...read more

  • Third Sunday Of Easter- Life Changing Breakfast

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 18, 2022
     | 1,336 views

    Jesus is the cook

    The famous English author G. K. Chesterton’s shortest essay was the following: The London Times asked various writers for essays on the topic “What’s Wrong with the World?” Chesterton replied, Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely yours, G. K. Chesterton Something was wrong with the disciples. They ...read more