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  • Chad Ballard avatar

    Fishing 101

    Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002
    based on 117 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    How to be a "fisher of men".

    Fishing 101 Matthew 4:18-22; Jeremiah 16:14-17 Rev. Chad H. Ballard Read Matt. 4:18-22 I have heard sermon after sermon in my lifetime based on the scripture, “Come and I will make you fishers of men.” And in my shallow thinking, I knew that the simplest meaning was that Jesus was calling His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike DuBose avatar

    Curious, Convinced, Or Committed

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 17,413 views

    When Jesus Christ calls disciples, he’s looking for committment... Some of us appear to be more curious than we are committed...

    Curious, Convinced, or Committed Matthew 4: 18-22 January 27, 2002 As I was preparing the message, I was thinking about our fish fry that was scheduled for today… Unfortunately, Ricky had some complications with his shoulder and we’ve had to postpone the fish fry… But I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Jesus Begins His Ministry Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 9, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,528 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Being A Disciple Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,080 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    People Fishing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Howard avatar

    Follow Me!

    Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 23,496 views

    Our problem is when we get past the gates of salvation we sit down and wait, like we have arrived. Really that is just ebeginning of what God has for us.

    Follow Me! Matt 4:18-22 Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee when He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the lake; they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come with me, and I will make you fishers of men.’ And at once they left their nets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dream Come True Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 27, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 25,284 views

    Jesus cast a vision of a better kingdom, now and future.

    A DREAM COME TRUE Matthew 4:12-17; 23-5:12 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Kingdom Living Pr: JESUS CAST A VISION OF A BETTER KINGDOM, NOW AND FUTURE. ?: What? What kind of kingdom? KW: Changes TS: We will find in our study three changes that Jesus introduced with the announcement of the kingdom. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Fads In Religion

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 6, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 7, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,895 views

    1 of 4 of the series In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk. When we say we are followers of Christ what are we really saying? This message uncovers the first step in walking the Jesus Walk.

    TAKING THE FIRST STEP Matthew 4:18-20 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 9:23 (NIV) 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. INTRODUCTION As a parent I’ve noticed something interesting taking place in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Braun avatar

    'tis The Season To Be Expectant Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,186 views

    A new look at the Christmas Season

    Matthew 4:18 - 22 Intro: 6 - ’Tis The Season To Be Extravagant To Love Him with all of our being! 13 - ’Tis The Season To Be Confident To Know He is there no matter what! 20 - ’Tis The Season To Be Jubilant (Part 3 of 4) To Trust in Him alone for our Joy! 27 - ’Tis The Season To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Fish!

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 10,272 views

    “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better witnesses?” Because we are not obedient to the command to "Go Fish!"

    Go Fish Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction Illustration: describe fishing & my experiences…then…relate it to Christianity. A question to ask Jesus: “Why is our Christianity not more contagious? Why are we not winning more of our friends, relatives, and associates to Christ? Why are we not better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Farmer avatar

    Real Life: For The Sake Of The Call

    Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Will you abandon it all for the sake of the call? -Steven Curtis Chapman

    “REAL LIFE” “For the Sake of the Call” Adoniram Judson was a great missionary. He once said about serving God, and success: "There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,119 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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Simon Harrison avatar

    When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

    Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 12,356 views

    How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

    I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Tim Gibson avatar

    How Much Are You Worth ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 7,077 views

    What is your true worth ?

    (1) Introduction: This story shows that Peter and John’s worth was not as the world measures it. They had given up such wordly wealth (see Matthew 4-18-22) but they were now worth much more! John was named the ’beloved’ of Jesus (John 21:20) and Peter was later called a ’pillar’ in the church ...read more

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