Sermons on Left Their Nets:

Come And Follow Straightway. Let Straightway Be Your Slogan

Contributed by Thomas Beckette on Feb 2, 2012

Serving the Lord requires us to react straightway which is the direction we go and the time that we take to serve the Lord.

Jan. 22, 2012 Mark 1: 14-20 Come and Follow Straightway. Let Straightway be your Slogan Time for a math lesson; Rate of Speed=distance divided by time Give an example: Walk to Jerusalem would be about 6000 miles, so how fast would we need to walk if we wanted to get their by Easter. Rate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003

In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

At Thy Word

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Dec 10, 2020

Learn how to follow the Word of God.

Intro: In these times in which we live, I am disturbed by the way that we treat the all mighty God. We say that we love him, and we say that we can’t live without him, he’s my all and all, and we say for God I’ll live and for God I’ll die but on an everyday basic we can find everything else more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Messed Up Pancakes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 7: 1 – 16

Hosea 7: 1 – 16 Messed up pancakes 1 “When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they have committed fraud; A thief comes in; A band of robbers takes spoil outside. 2 They do not consider in their hearts that I remember all ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Thriving Through The Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson From Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2025

Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision.

Thriving Through the Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson from Paul Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Contentment / Philippians 4:10–14 Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision. INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • “If I just had a little more…”—how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Principle Of Profitless Hard Work

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2004

On the front, Jesus prayed for fruit, in the middle, He bore fruit afterwards he thanked God for fruit so work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow.

The Lord will do special things through this message. It will release you into your divine destiny and will become a positive memorial in your life. Therefore, I want you to decree loud and clear like this: "My heavens, open by fire now, in the name of Jesus." "Every Pharaoh that is pursuing my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Treasure That Can't Be Stolen"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 22, 2010

One of the powerful myths on which our society is based is that “we are what we own.” And it’s a cruel and oppressive myth! Deep down, we know it’s a lie, yet what a powerful influence it has all the same! Jesus has a word that counters this powerfu

Luke 12:22-34 “Treasure that can’t be Stolen” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I was speaking with someone a week or so ago. They were telling me about a lawyer, who left a high paying firm in order to provide legal help for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Safe From Secret Traps Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 29, 2020

Unknowingly we walk into traps that the evil one sets for us. The traps of offence are well hidden. It happens everywhere, at home, at office and even at Church..... Here is a great message on identifying such traps and escaping them in order to save our souls.

Keep me Safe from Secret Traps We read in Psalm 91:3, “The Lord will keep you safe from secret traps and deadly diseases.” (CEV) In this study we will meditate on this part of the verse mentioned above, where the Lord assures us that He is able to keep us safe from falling into secret traps. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:3

Denomination: Other

Go! What Are You Waiting For? Go!

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 6, 2005

We need to find what is holding us from doing the will of God. Move it out of the way and then GO!

GO! What are you waiting for? GO! Scripture Reference: Matthew 28:19 (KJV) Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Part I Matthew 8:28-32 (KJV) Matthew 8:28 And when he was come to the other side ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

0805 Trinity V: Failed Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 5, 2005

Peter’s prayer of Luke 5:1-11 failed because he had too much faith!

Sermon: Failed prayer Text: Luke 5:1-11 Occasion: Trinity V Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 3, 2005 (which is really Trinity VI, I know) Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, July 8, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Entered Heaven On Our Behalf

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

JESUS, our Forerunner and our High Priest To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a spy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:20 (Amplified Bible) 6:20 Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Like Jesus Or What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by David Hodgin on Oct 9, 2011

By looking at the life of Jesus we see behavior patterns that we should follow.

Living Like Jesus Or What Would Jesus Do? Luke 5:1-11 1-3 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Better To Get Wisdom And Understanding

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2016

To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wisdom and understanding? Yes. I'm hearing and doing GOD's WORDS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD sees better those with wisdom and understanding rather than those who have gold and silver. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 16:16 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confidence Brings Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2014

A sermon on confidence in the midst of trials and troubles (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant, pgs. 347-357)

Introduction: Confidence, I’m going to speak on confidence this morning. Lord, I think you have the wrong guy. Always struggled with having confidence I was raised in a home where we were taught to excel at whatever we did. My brother operates his own landscaping business, one sister ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Will Inherit Glory

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 30, 2015

To show the end result of someone with relationship with JESUS and someone who does not have a relationship with JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you wise? Yes. Because I have reverential fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:35

Denomination: Pentecostal