Sermons on Gone Fishing:

Who Has Wisdom? - Job Chapter Twelve Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 26, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter twelve.

Who Has Wisdom? - Chapter #12 Job 12:1-25 Job speaks again. Zophar has concluded his remarks – so it is Job’s turn to answer. 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "No doubt you are the people, And wisdom will die with you! 3 But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginnings - Pt. 4 - Gardens Grow Pansies Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 2, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 4 – Gardens Grow Pansies! I. Introduction I have asked some tough and challenging questions during this series. Questions like “What is the indicator to those around you that God is at the beginning of your entire life?” In week two, I asked you if you have a Word? Then last week I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 18, 2012

A dramatic monologue with Thaddeus after the resurrection. For use with communion.

A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Assembling A Team - Mark 1:16-20 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 22, 2017

As Jesus began His ministry, one of the first priorities was to assemble a team of men to serve alongside Him, men He could teach and equip to carry on the work of the church. The Lord is still seeking those who will follow Him in service.

Assembling a Team Mark 1: 16-20 Following His baptism, wilderness temptation, and public introduction in Galilee, Jesus continued His work here on earth. One of the first priorities was to assemble a team of men to walk with Him, whom He could teach and prepare for ministry. In our text Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Of Lies

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2015

Man's conscious actions in daily life begged the difference in the posture of women living in modern times.

CULTURE OF LIES by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 15, 2015) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (St. Matthew 7: 12, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Friends

Jesus' Call To Follow Him

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2021

Jesus is reaching out to this generation calling them to follow Him. He wants to pour Himself into them to make authentic reproductions of Himself. His call supersedes all other earthly responsibilities. Do we have enough of Jesus to reproduce Him?

JESUS' CALL TO FOLLOW HIM Mk. 1:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Career planning 1. One Sunday morning, as the Bubba Rathbone family were driving home from First Assembly after a great service where their Pastor really preached a great message, 9 year old Sam said to his father Bubba, "When I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Visit To The Upper Room

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 23, 2008

A dramatic monologue to use at communion.

A Visit to the Upper Room A Dramatic Monologue The setting is the upper room. The character is Thaddeus, one of the 12. He is straightening the room. Opening: Thaddeus turns is acts surprised to see someone. Oh, Hi there! You startled me. I did not expect anyone to be up here with me. My name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Pay God Back (Take The Cup)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 9, 2019

WHEN WE ALL LOOK AT THE TRASH CAN OF OUR OWN MEMORY AND REALIZE THAT THE LORD HAS DONE A FINISH WORK THAT WE ALL SHOULD BE SHOUTING ABOUT A WORK THAT JUSTFIES OUR SINS AND SANTICFY OUR PRESENT

Psalm 116:12-14 (KJV) 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD GET A BAPTIST AMEN A METHODIST NOD AND A CHURCH OF LIVING GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Forgotten Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2021

The Christmas Tree has become the main symbol of Christmas; baby Jesus has little connection to it. God's Christmas Tree is the Cross of Calvary. God hung His gift on it -- His Son Jesus. I put up a 5-ft. cross with Christmas lights on it.

THE FORGOTTEN TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Things You Gotta Know If You Are Gonna Grow

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Dec 11, 2019

In this message, we are going to learn three important things believers should know (from Philippians) if we are going to grow and make a difference in our world.

3 Things You Gotta Know if You’re Gonna Grow TURN IN YOUR BIBLE TO PHILIPPIANS 2. THIS MORNING WE ARE CONTINUING OUR STUDY THROUGH THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS. How many of you are WWE fans? You are NOT the Star of the Show! ARE THERE ANY WWE FANS IN HERE THIS MORNING? A FEW YEARS AGO, MY ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Testimony Of The Apostle Peter

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 23, 2008

This sermon is a dramatic monologue of the Apostle Peter which includes his call, his denial and his restoration.

Title: Peter’s Testimony Text: Mark 14:66-72 Date: 3/23/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Someone once said that Christianity rises or falls on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ,’ and of course that is correct. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run But You Can't Hide

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 21, 2025

God’s relentless grace confronts our flight, disciplines our disobedience, and rescues us through Christ, the greater Jonah, who saves completely.

Most of us don’t rebel against God with clenched fists and raised voices. We do it quietly. We do it politely. We do it while staying religious. We don’t usually shout, “No, Lord!” We just say nothing. We delay. We reroute. We keep moving—just not in the direction God pointed. If obedience were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40-41, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus And The Black Sheep (John 21:1-25) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 23, 2022

Jesus knows what Peter did, and restores him, and commissions him. Jesus leaves no sheep behind. Also, the two words for love don't matter at all-- Peter isn't trying to trick Jesus.

Let's start today by rereading our passage from two weeks ago, John 20:19-23: (19) Then, when it was evening on that day-- the first day of the week, and the doors having been shut where the disciples were because of fear of the Judeans-- Jesus came, and he stood in their midst, and he says to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

A Life Of Radical Obedience

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

A sermon exploring how, why, and what happened when the disciples--and we--say "yes" to the radical life of following Christ.

All right, turn in your Bibles to Luke Chapter 5, Luke Chapter 5. We’re continuing to look at the Book of Luke. And I really feel like--I was praying this week actually, I was talking to someone--we might be in the book of Luke until the Fall. We might just stay camped out here for a while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Abounding

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006

Grace contrasted with law as an answer to the evil of the world

We went to the zoo on bank holiday Monday. I was like a kid - excited at seeing all the differeent creatures. We saw kangaroos, girafes, leopards, lions and tigers, it was all very exciting. But one creature they had on display was easily missed, They had a little cage wiith the caption ’the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army