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Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002

based on 28 ratings

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Jesus begins proclaiming the Kingdom of God and calls a group of disciples to join him in brining people into God’sd Kingdom

Today we continue with our study of the first few chapters of Matthew’s gospel, looking today at the beginning of Jesus’ public Ministry. Remember that Jesus has been baptised by John in the River Jordan, probably somewhere near Jerusalem. There he’s heard God’s voice affirming his identity as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Anglican

Being A Disciple Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

based on 78 ratings

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Are you a true disciple or just a "Jesus Groupie"

Sermon preached on 2/3/02 PARKVIEW CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE J. Richard Lord, Jr. BEING A DISCIPLE OF JESUS Matthew 4:12-25 What drew you to church today? What was it that caused you to get out of bed on your day off, go to the trouble of getting dressed and coming to church this morning when you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

People Fishing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002

based on 85 ratings

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Sermon for the Third Sunday after the Epiphany The Call of the Disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Matthew 4:12-23 "People Fishing" I would like to share with you part of a sermon preached by Charles Spurgeon, one of England’s most powerful preaches during the 1850’s where his church grew from 300 members to well over 5000. I have many what I call "heroes" in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"thy Kingdom Come" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 10, 2002

based on 35 ratings

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"Thy Kindom Come" in the Lords’ prayer encompasses a great deal more than most Christians realize, this sermon takes a look at the Kingdom from a higher vantage point.

“Thy Kingdom Come” In our last message for this series, we talked about the invocation and the first petition of the Lords’ Prayer. And if you missed the last one, don’t worry because each sermon in this series will be totally “self-contained” and understood easily by itself. Anyway, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2002

based on 134 ratings

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What are the implications to us today of the expression that Jesus used when he said "I will make you fishers of men"

Briningham/Gunthorpe 20-01-02 Briningham 20-01-02 Fishers of Men - Mt. 4:12-22 This morning I would like to focus on three words from our Gospel reading. I want to look at the phrase "fishers of men" Story: There’s often more to life than appears on the surface. Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

Stage Two: For The Sake Of Others

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 25, 2002

based on 49 ratings

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What is often overlooked about this text is the fact that Peter and Andrew were already disciples of Jesus (Matthew refers to Simon’s new name, Peter) when they were called to be fishers of men. After they have already followed Jesus for their own sakes,

Matthew 4 verse 19-20 What is often overlooked about this text is the fact that Peter and Andrew were already disciples of Jesus (Matthew refers to Simon’s new name, Peter) when they were called to be fishers of men. After they have already followed Jesus for their own sakes, now they were being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 28, 2002

based on 45 ratings

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Jesus is the promised light to the people who walked in darkness. Examines the metaphor of "light" and what it actually describes.

A Light in the Darkness Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Introduction When I was in 4th Grade my class took a field trip to the Cave of the Winds. At one point in the tour they turned the lights off and we experienced total darkness. Then in the distance someone lit a single match. It was amazing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Isaiah 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

based on 18 ratings

| 4,236 views

exposition on Matt ch4

THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

Fads In Religion

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002

based on 53 ratings

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People are hungry, spiritually today. Yet often people look for a quick fix. What does it mean to follow Jesus? What does it mean to fish for people?

Bibliography: Culture Shift, lesson 8 I learned something interesting this week. Let me ask you something. Have you seen Miss Cleo on television lately? You know who Miss Cleo is, don’t you? Have you noticed that her commercials haven’t been on television lately? It seems that Miss Cleo is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Unchanged Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 6, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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This sermon shows how the attitude of the church has declined concerning winning the lost to Christ. The church needs to change.

Scripture: Matthew 4:12 – 17 Title: “The Unchanged Church” Introduction: This is a MESSAGE for the CHURCH of TODAY! When Jesus began His earthly ministry there was a well-oiled religious machine in place called, “Phariseeism.” This religious system was well known all across the known world at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent, For The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Mar 16, 2007

based on 22 ratings

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Repentance is not turning over a new leaf. It’s a new way of life. It’s returning to a right relationship with the Father by turning away from sin and turning to the Son.

The Doctrine of Christ (part 1) “REPENTANCE FROM DEAD WORKS: Repent,For the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand” SERIES TEXT - Hebrews 6:1-2 6:1 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Charismatic

There's A Light At The End Of The Darkness

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 25, 2007

based on 24 ratings

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Jesus is a light for people in darkness, faciing death, facing discouragement in life.

Intro: in any service there are those who are facing difficult times, hard situations. It may be spiritual, physical, financial, a relationship where there is hurt or rejection or loss. Sometimes these things can become a cloud, an oppression, a darkness that surrounds the soul. That is why the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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This sermon leads people to understand what it means to be a "fisher for men"

Come, Follow Me – Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: At the time of Jesus as now, there were three methods of fishing: with a line, casting a net, dragging a net. The most difficult , I believe is with a line. I. Look at the “big picture.” What we have here is the message of Jesus followed by an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fishers Of Men Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 19, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Our role in sharing the gospel.

Sermon-2/11/07-Matt. 4:12-25-Fishers of Men Story of a fisherman. Reputation for being the greatest fisherman in the area. On days when most people would come back with 2-3 fish, he’d come back with 2-3 hundred. -Game warden decides to investigate. -Shows up at the man’s house, identifies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus Came To Put The Kingom Of God Back Into This World, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

based on 7 ratings

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Jeus came to earth with the power and authority of God to setup his kingdom on earth again and to prepare his sons on the earth to take over.

Kingdom Life Jesus came to put the kingdom of God back into this world, Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) The literal Greek rendering of “more abundantly” is - That they might have it excessively, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Mennonite

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