Sermons on Fowl And Fish:

A Fish Called Grace

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004

Grace is a concept that begins with the creation. In this message we see the grace of God demonstrated by God allowing a fish to swallow Jonah.

A Fish Called Grace Jonah 1:1-3, 4,17; 2:10; 3:1 3-14-2004 Introduction Many times when we hear something we miss the bigger message behind what we hear. As we take a look this morning into the book of Jonah, if I were to ask most of you this morning to give us a brief summary of this prophets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fishermen Ought To Fish

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

FISHERMEN OUGHT TO FISH Matthew 28:19-20 S: Discipleship Th: Our responsibility to make disciples Pr: It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. ?: Transition 1--How? Transition 2--Where? KW: TS1--Ways TS2--Applications TS1: Since, according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mr Weaver Fish

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 12, 2005

Even Jesus was not free from conflict and opposition in His ministry and unfortunately nor are we, yet He calls us to love our enemies.

MR WEAVER FISH 1. Introduction: On a mission trip to Kosova this summer I had a very nasty encounter with a weaver fish. This innocent looking fish lurks in the sand craftily leaving just its dark dorsal fins showing and anyone unlucky enough to step on one can be in serious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

"A Lesson In Fishing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004

There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 13, 2006

What happes when fishermen stop fishing. What happens when a church stops?

Let’s go fishin Matthew 4:17-4:22 I have never been any good at fishing. Perhaps, when I was a kid it seemed slow and boring. That was brought on by the family curse of almost never catching anything. I get it from my dad, he is exactly the same way. Now he used to try. He took me along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Congregational

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

Fishing Takes Commitment

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

Fishing takes commitment. If one is to be a successful fisherman one must apply five basic rules to there fishing endeavors.

Introduction Fishing takes commitment. If one is to be a successful fisherman one must apply five basic rules to there fishing endeavors. Luke listed these five basic rules in his gospel. However in this parable one must see that the message has a deeper meaning than that which one might first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Do what Jesus commanded and go be fishers of men. Get out of the boat (the church) and reach the lost for Christ.

Let’s Go Fishing Luke 5:1-10 Parkersburg Baptist Church October 17, 2004 --Retell the story in own words I. How did Peter Catch the fish? A. Vv 4-5 Peter went where he was told 1. Lord we’ve toiled all night and caught nothing. But he went out anyway. 2. Why don’t we as Christians even though we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Go A Fishing

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 21, 2007

This passage of scripture describes the motivation needed to follow Jesus.

We Go A Fishing - John 21:1-22 Introduction: 1. Ray O’Conner - Ultimate Night Fisherman - He loved to fish and he loved to teach others how to fish. Owned the home we lived in in Aurora Wisconsin when I was a boy. Ultimate Bullhead Fisherman - Knew where - Favorite sloughs (off the Menomenie ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishing And How To Tackle It

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

A message to encourage listeners to become more active `fishers of souls.’

INTRODUCTION On the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia, there is obviously an abundance of fish. They are all shapes and sizes. It’s a fisherman’s paradise. There is only one problem, it is a conservation area and no fishing is allowed. Maybe you have experienced the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Fish Guts And Infamy Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why are missions important? Look at Jonah and Isaiah to see

Fish Guts and Infamy You are the heart of the church series 11-27-05 Intro: Our favorite verse is John 3:16. Can you recite that with me? The key words in that first phrase are God, Loved, World. Last week we talked about God’s love being the Tiger in our Tank! It is His love that motivates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008

Are you ready to drop everything and follow Jesus? That’s exactly what He’s expecting when He asks "Follow Me?"

Let’s Go Fishing 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 left their nets, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

A Failed Fishing Venture

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 13, 2009

Have you ever wanted to give up and thought, “Who needs the church, I’ll believe in God and stay home?” Perhaps you have been DISTRESSED by the world’s problems. Perhaps the church’s past year of transition has DISCOURAGED you. Perhaps your DISIL

Cornerstone Church January 11, 2004 A FAILED FISHING VENTURE John 21:1-19 “I enjoyed a Charles Schultz ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Never Fish Alone

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008

A fishing adventure is always better when you share the journey. This lesson is about partnering with your church in this adventure.

Never Fish Alone Discussion Starter: We were all fish before becoming a “fisher of men”. Someone shared the message of Jesus Christ with us. Christ has called us to be His voice to a lost world. We have a clear message that must be told. A fishing adventure is always better when you share the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Hugh Catch Of Fish

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

PEOPLE ARE WATCHING US FISH

“The Miracle of the Hugh Catch of Fish” LUKE 5:1-11 2/2/08 All 4 Gospels gives their account of Jesus’ calling His disciples. Some of them were fisherman by trade; we know that Matthew was a tax collector, and I’ve read that his brother James was also, they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist