Sermons on Loaves And Fishes:

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2022

Jesus calls us to be the salt - the preservative - of the earth. He warns us against losing our sense of mission. Or, considering the Greek, perhaps he is warning us against being pushed off course. But either way, his message is: stick with it.

Today, after a bit of a break, we’re returning to Jesus’ longest recorded sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. Can you remember how Jesus starts his sermon? What was his first WORD? Jesus’ first word is ‘blessed’. ‘Blessed’ means happy or fortunate. Jesus wants us to be blessed. He is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

So Our World Can Experience Good News Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 16, 2016

Boldness, Impact, Good News, Everyone

ONE CHURCH - So Our World Can Experience Good News Romans 1:16-17 (p. 782) August 21 2016 Introduction: [These two guys went fishing, one younger guy and an old crusty fisherman. The young guy started to bait his hook when all of a sudden the old guy lit a stick of dynamite, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014

Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Jesus Famous

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 29, 2023

Today, we’re going to see how God wants us 1). To make JESUS famous, not ourselves; 2). To make Jesus famous by our HOLY LIFE; and 3). To make Jesus famous by stepping out in faith to see the miraculous.

MAKE JESUS FAMOUS Ex. 9:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Pete Smith told me about a King in Europe who was only 12 inches tall! He was a terrible King but a good ruler! B. TEXT 1. God told Pharaoh, “But for one reason only I’ve kept you on your feet: To make you recognize my power so that my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Needs Gate Shakers Today

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Jesus said that the gates of hell would not prevail against his church but where are the Gate Shakers today?

"We need some gateshakers" Luke 4:44 – 5:11 Want to describe this situation to you if I may. Jesus has been preaching in the synagogue to the religious people of his day, this would be the modern day church, and afterwards the people pressed upon him. Now I don’t know what the message ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dying For A Lie: This Is Serious! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 25, 2008

It is dangerous to pretend to be religious, but there are many great reasons to be a commited Christian.

Dying for a Lie. This is Serious! Acts 5:1-11 Focus: The truth about Christianity. Ananias and Sapphira died for a lie. Will we live for the truth? We cannot take this lightly! But there are some great reasons to be a commited Christian. Background: The church is starting to face big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 3, 2011

If we do not allow anything to get in the way of following Jesus Christ, we will be “fishers of men” as well, leading them to be saved from their sins!

A couple of questions to start out with: Who was the first person that Jesus called to be one of the 12 Disciples? Open your Bibles briefly to John 1:37….. Now, what was the big Lake or Sea near Nazareth where Jesus grew up? Of the original 12, how many were fishermen? = at least 7 (John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Calling

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

God’s call is always a call to change and commitment

1. PARTICULAR CALL A. God’s Call is Selective “and saw” 1. To Study and Comprehend 2. To Understand how a thing works 3. See beyond the surface B. God’s Call is Specific “named Levi” 1. “Whosoever will” may come – after they are called 2. It is God who desires to save you 3. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Whale Of A Tale

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015

The people of Nineveh really were terrible godless, violent sinners. Just the kind of people that God loved and wanted to save.

A whale of a tale Jonah 3:1-5 NIV 1 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2 Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you. 3 Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter: The Primary Disciple Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

God chooses His leaders by His sovereignty, but leadership emerges as a person grows in faith and develops his gifts to serve God.

A. PETER’S NEW NAME … NEW CHALLENGE … NEW OPPORTUNITY 1. A new name. His original name was Simon (John 1:42), a modification of Simeon “to listen.” Could Peter ever have listened? When Peter was brought by Andrew (constrained to come) to Jesus (John 1:42), Jesus changed his name to Cephas which ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41-42, Mark 1:16-20, Matthew 10:2, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them.

Thesis: Jesus gives second chances to those willing to take them. Intro.: Announce text: John 21--a resurrection appearance of Jesus to his disciples. I. A FISHING STORY (21:1-14). < Read and comment ... > A. After Verse Three: 1. Peter, James, & John are fishermen by trade. 2. Why do they ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

The Best Is Yet To Come. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Oct 29, 2002

To let people know that good times are coming.

The Best Is Yet To Come. Luke 5: 1-11 I would like to first start out by saying that no matter what you are going through and contrary to your bleifs the best is yet to come. Alot of times we go through day to day routines and never change. We do the same things, our kids have the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 4, 2005

While the other disciples cowered in the boat, Peter jumped ship and headed for Jesus. How would you have handled the situation?

Matthew 14: 22 – 33 How? Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” – Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. – A few days later, she was again walking on a busy street ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Full Time Calling Of The Lord - Luke 5:4-11

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 12, 2011

Full Time Calling Of The LORD - Luke 5:4-11

Full Time Calling Of The LORD - Luke 5:4-11 Luke 5:4 When he had finished speaking, he told Simon, "Push out into deep water, and lower your nets for a catch." Luke 5:5 Simon answered, "Master, we have worked hard all night and caught nothing. But if you say so, I'll lower the nets." Luke 5:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Listening Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning November 1, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#2] I’M LISTENING Jonah 2:1-10 Introduction: Does it seem at times that your conversations with God are like having a conversation over a bad cell phone connection? You know, like the commercial ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist