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  • Darren Rogers avatar

    When Fishermen Don't Fish

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
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    See what can happen when we fail to do what God has commisioned us to do - what will happen if we don’t fish for men?

    When Fishermen Don’t Fish. We all have a call. Jesus will make us Fishers of men. Matthew 4:18 - 20 What would you have done if the incident we have just read about happened to you? If a stranger came into your place of work one day and said, “Stop what you’re doing, drop everything. Follow me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Vision 2011 ~ Empowerment In Ministry

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,313 views

    Many people are asking in this season, "What is God up to?" We seem to be living in a period of great silence. Believers are searching in vain for something God is doing powerfully in the body of Christ and trying to no avail to hear marching orders from

    Opening illustration: "On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea and with no thought for themselves went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Suffering In End Times

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 9, 2013
     | 3,660 views

    Christ's public training of disciples to heal and to do greater works, in ministry.

    Suffering in End Times by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God” (St. Matthew 4:4, King James Version, KJV [Christ Jesus tempted by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 10, 2013
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    The call of Jesus is a call to a relationship, a call to be His disciples and a call to be disciple-makers.

    Matthew 4:18-20 THE FIRST WORDS TO PETER 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 "Come, FOLLOW ME," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 18, 2017
     | 6,500 views

    What does it mean when we follow Jesus

    Matthew 4:18-22 18 One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. 19 Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Drop It All!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 571 views

    In recent years, one of the biggest dangers to the church is that what was considered normal Christianity is now considered abnormal and what was not even considered Christianity at all is now become the norm and hub of our faith.

    Opening illustration: Show video “Leave: Follow.” Introduction: This is dizzying. If we read these verses honestly and thoughtfully, they really do take our breath away. And so I’m left at the end of these five short verses asking myself: “What just happened?” I don’t know about you, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Call Of First Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024
     | 1,389 views

    Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

    Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Follow Me! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 17, 2022
     | 4,987 views

    A new series looking at what the church is called to be. Looking at it in a little different way.

    The Church Matthew 4:18-25 September 18, 2022 Has anyone ever been talking to you and you silently wondered, and maybe if you were brave enough, you asked “so . . . what’s the point?” I once had a person telling me a story about something that happened in their life and they actually said, “to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fishing For Men

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022
     | 1,514 views

    Look at what they did when they were called. Did they ask permission from anyone to go and why did they go?

    Jesus had told Peter and Andrew to quit their fishing business and become “fishers of men,” to help other people discover God. Jesus was calling them from their earthly trade to a spiritual trade. How many of us have heard the call and answered? If we all were to do what Christ taught and spread ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 26, 2022
     | 3,586 views

    As part of our calling to discipleship we seek to become like Jesus in every way.

    Matthew 4:18-22 When we read the Great Commission in Matthew 28 it can become easy for the church – followers of Jesus – to take it in with a “been there, done that” kind of attitude. After all, we’ve heard those words repeatedly, many of us for our entire lives. But this morning ask yourself a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Words Of Comfort To Weary Souls (Matthew 4:12- 5:12)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 17, 2024
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    Jesus' public ministry got underway after His time in the wilderness. He had overcome the temptations of the devil, and was now ready to change the world.

    Matthew 4:12-28: Jesus had just returned from the desert when He heard that John the Baptist had been cast into prison by the order of Herod Antipas for speaking out against Herod's adulterous relationship with the wife of his brother Philip. The LORD went on to the region of Galilee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    La Verdadera Conversión Demostrada Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 276 views

    Este mensaje es una exposición de Filipenses 3:7-11. En él, Pablo se ofrece como ejemplo de los cambios que ocurren cuando una persona verdaderamente nace de nuevo: (1) Un cambio en valores (2) Un cambio en rectitud (3) Un cambio en metas de vida.

    Estamos estudiando Filipenses. Nuestro texto de hoy se encuentra en Filipenses 3:7-11. “Pero cuantas cosas eran para mí ganancia, las he estimado como pérdida por amor de Cristo. 8 Y ciertamente, aun estimo todas las cosas como pérdida por la excelencia del conocimiento de Cristo ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,786 views

    Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

    Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Bright avatar

    Bringing Division Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 12, 2023
     | 1,087 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Bringing Division" Luke 12:49-59 A sermon for 9/18/22 - Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 12 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    For The Sake Of The Call

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. So, when Jesus extends a call, what does it look like? What does it entail? What might He ask us to do? Or, what might we have to let go of in order to serve Him?

    I have entitled our message this morning, “For the Sake of the Call,” and we are going to look at how Jesus called a bunch of smelly fishermen to share in His ministry. Allow me to get started with a joke: “Why did Jesus call so many fishermen to become apostles? He was always looking for a ‘net ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist