Sermons on Fishing For:

Misery Loves Company Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 23, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 5: 1 – 12

1 Samuel 5: 1 – 12 Misery Loves Company 1 Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon and set it by Dagon. 3 And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Birth Process

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

Have you ever felt like blaming God for your situation?

“Faith That Works: The Birth Process” James 1:13-18 A young woman came to Christ in a marvelous way. Her conversion was, from a human perspective, partly due to the fact that she had come to a very low place in her marriage, making her intensely aware of her spiritual need. Having met ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting Upon God

Contributed by Steve Mays on Nov 21, 2013

Waiting is not doing anything; it is preparing our hearts. And as we are obedient to God, God is going to bless that moment of our waiting.

Years ago I came across a verse that said, “…and there is grace in the wilderness,” and I just about died. I’ve heard people say, “You know, I am in the wilderness. What a horrible place to be.” Well, there are many times when we are in the wilderness that God ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Know.."Where You're Going?"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 1, 2014

I believe there our three categories that tell us how people are 1.Those that think they know where their going, 2.Those that say they know where their going, 3. and Those that know where their going.

Do you know..Where you're Going? Ask most anyone that question..and the response will be, absolutely..and I know how to get there too! Everyone likes to think that they have some sense of direction and almost anyone you would ask, They Would like to think that their going in the right direction, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Circle Maker 2: Dream Big Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011

What step of faith do you need to take? What decision do you need to make? On what promise do you need to put down a stake?

Introduction Before the first raindrop fell, Honi had to feel a little foolish. Standing inside a circle and demanding rain is a risky proposition. Vowing that you won’t leave the circle until it rains is even riskier. Honi didn’t draw a semi-circle. He drew a complete circle. There ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Base Of Operations - Capernaum Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2016

Although Jerusalem was the center of worship for Israel, Capernaum was the center of Jesus' ministry. This 4th of my talks on my trip to Israel focuses on the contrast between what Jesus did in Jerusalem and what He did in Capernaum for His 1st two yrs

(Opened with a video of me singing “Amazing Grace” at St. Anne Cathedral in Jerusalem) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3adHtDj6tA4 What we’re going to do tonight is visit two cities in Israel – Jerusalem and Capernaum. What you just saw was my singing “Amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Jesus Enough

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 14, 2018

Do we insist that Jesus meet certain demands of ours before we follow Him, or is it enough that He is the Son of God and worthy of our allegiance?

Not A Fan : is Jesus Enough? Part 6 February 11th Psalm 27:4-14 John 6:60-69 Some of the ideas in this sermon came from Kyle Idleman’s series Fan or Follower which we did at our church. We are coming to the end of our series Not A Fan. We have looked at the topics of 1) Fan or Follower, 2) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, John 6:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 19) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 3, 2020

In our passage today, Jesus illustrates the power and provision of prayer. But we'll see that it isn't always as simple as, 'ask and you shall receive'.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 19) Matt. 7:7-12 In our passage today, Jesus illustrates the power and provision of prayer. It was almost time for the 'Old Fashioned Revival Hour' radio program to go on the air. The broadcast was coming from a tin-roofed building in Waterloo, Iowa. As Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 3:21-23, 1 John 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year Sermon: Life Of Peter

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Dec 30, 2018

Peter was willing to lay down his life for Jesus. The same Peter who once said to Jesus ‘You are Christ, the Son of the Living God’ now says, ‘I do not know this Man of whom you speak!’ What made Peter to fail Jesus?

Once a man died & went to the gates of heaven. AS he was about to enter in to heaven, Peter stands by the gates and refuses to let him in. Peter says.. tell me why I should let you into heaven. You list out your reasons. I will score you. And If you score 100 points, then I will let you ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day?

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2018

The Sunday gathering of Christians for worship and fellowship is so important. In this sermon, we are challenged to make the Lord's Day a high priority in obedience to God.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two men who were fishing one Sunday morning and when the fish weren’t biting they began to feel guilty about skipping church. 1. One man said, “I guess I should have gone to church rather than gone fishing.” 2. The other man replied, “Well, I couldn’t have gone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14, Acts 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make The Choice

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 6, 2019

This messages asks the people to make the choice to fully serve God. The foundation Scriptures comes from Joshua chapter 24.

Make The Choice! Scriptures: Joshua 24:14-15; Judges 2:1-13 Last week for the final message of 2018, Bro. Jarell shared with us a message about transitional faith. He talked about how we go through transitions throughout our lives and how our faith equips and enables us to transition through ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, Judges 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Peole , Real Problems A Study Of 1 Samuel Part 4b, Knowing God Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 3, 2017

Part 4b of our real people real problem series from 1st Samuel

Real People – Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 4b “Knowing God” “The Philistine view” Last week we began a series within a series in our Real People- Real Problems series Called Knowing God I would venture to say a more accurate description to the problem being addressed is “Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Addiction

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

I guess most of us have heard the following prayer.

Illus: "So far today, God, I’ve done alright. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy or nasty or selfish. I’m really glad of that. But in a few minutes God, I’m going to get out of bed, and from then on, I’m probably going to need a lot of help.” We all need a lot ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Independence-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2020

3 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-III—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Hope At Rope’s End Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 23, 2020

Today's sermon is about finding our hope when we're at the end of our rope, and how vital hope is, and what we can do to regain our hope as seen in what King David wrote in Psalm 62.

Finding Hope “Finding Hope at Rope’s End” Psalm 62 *** Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/mvqczomZc5U *** Listen to message at: https://mega.nz/file/aVUz0K7J#OF9hqFyc_79hR7V7m1lDNKJdusr7u5teRMzWliQ1ioI This message is something the Lord gave me over 20 years ago, and I have spoken on it ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Foursquare