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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 2 - Walk With God And Fulfill His Purpose Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 3, 2024
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    Every believer has been chosen by God to fulfill a specific purpose in and through their lives. Only those who walk with God and discern His will can accomplish that purpose and bring glory to God.

    We read in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) The Lord’s promise to us for the New Year is that God will build ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Answering The Call To Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2024
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    Matthew 4:18-20 captures the essence of discipleship and our response to Jesus' call.

    Answering the Call to Follow Jesus Matthew 4:18-20 Today, we will delve into a profound moment in the New Testament where Jesus calls His first disciples. The title of our sermon is "Transformed by Truth: Answering the Call to Follow Jesus," based on Matthew 4:18-20. This passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "change Your Heart And Life"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 17, 2023
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    A sermon about making the decision to follow Jesus.

    “Change Your Heart and Life” Matthew 4:12-23 Have you ever heard of the elephant seal of Argentina? Well, apparently they exist. And soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Turning Point

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2023
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    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, Year A.

    January 22, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:12-23 The Turning Point Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus calls his disciples. Imagine being one of these four. They’re fishermen. They’ve been fishermen. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Fishin'

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 27, 2023
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    We are encouraged by the words of Jesus to fish for people.

    Fishin’ Matthew 4: 12 - 23 Intro: Can anyone tell me one significant event that took place in 1809? 1) the Peninsula War was raging in Spain. 2) Napoleon invaded Austria. I’ll make it a little easier. There were 7 significant people who were born that year. 1) Wm Gladstone, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Encountering Christ - Calling Of The Disciples

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 28, 2023
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    This is from a series on individuals and groups meeting Christ.

    Title: “Encounters with Christ – The Disciples Are Called” Script: Mt. 4:18-25 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-29-23 Intro: Today examine passage calling of first disciples. “Call” is an important concept for Christians. Christians are people called by God. The church is technically “The called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Encountering Christ - Jesus Cleanses A Leper

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 6, 2023
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    This is from a Series Called Encountering Christ

    Title: “Jesus Cleanses a Leper” Scripture: Lk. 5:12-16 Type: Series life of Christ Where: 2-4-23 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who was filthy, but who did not seem to be aware of his condition? How would you like it if that person were your doctor? Just as he is about to examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lay, Ordained, And Orders Called To Follow Him

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 19, 2023
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    no matter our position in the church, we are all called to follow Jesus

    Matthew 4:12-23 Many stories within the Bible are known as ‘call stories.’ A call story tells how God invites someone to become something new and unexpected. God calls this person to begin and not only begin but persist so that this new thing can occur. One day Andrew, Simon, James, and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023
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    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

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    Why We Are Here

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 10, 2021
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    I read an article recently about church planting and the author talked about all of the humanitarian things that result from doing so. It got me to thinking: is church planting what Jesus really wants if it’s going to following the humanitarian model?

    The message today is titled “Why we are here.” I’m not asking a question, as you can see, but making a statement of purpose. Now I’m not talking about why we are here at this church. Well, at least not directly. I’m talking about why those of us who call ourselves Christian, who are born again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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    Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

    Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

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    Character Study Of Andrew Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
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    Andrew may not have been as famous as Peter, but his role in bringing people to Jesus was crucial. His life teaches us the power of personal evangelism, faithfulness, and humility. In God’s kingdom, even those who work behind the scenes can have a lasting impact.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF ANDREW – BROTHER OF PETER, ONE OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 1:40-42 "One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 4, 2021
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    This sermon is focused on answering the question - Why follow Jesus?

    Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Theme: Following Jesus Title: Why Follow Jesus? INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! Let me start off this morning by asking us some questions. Why are we actually here this morning? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Change Your Bait

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 30, 2023
     | 1,197 views

    Know your fish or your net will be empty.

    Matthew 4:18  And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.  19  And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.  20  And they straightway ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "follow The Leader" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 1, 2025
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    Perhaps like me, you grew up playing either Simon says or follow the leader. Everybody know what I’m talking about?

    LIVING LIFE ON PURPOSE “Follow the Leader” Matthew 4:18-20 Perhaps like me, you grew up playing either Simon says or follow the leader. Everybody know what I’m talking about? And very early on you realize there were some kids you didn’t want to be the leader. Cause they always knew how to trick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist