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  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Fishing And Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020
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    The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?

    Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Fishers Of Men (January 22, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
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    After John the Baptizer was arrested, Jesus began His ministry. Jesus comes in and calls His disciples to be “fishers of men” against the backdrop of John the Baptizer’s arrest.

    FISHERS OF MEN Text: Matthew 4:12-23 Paul Harvey once said, “We’ve drifted away from being fishers of men to being keepers of the aquarium.” (Roy B. Zuck. ed. The Speaker’s Quote Book . Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1997, p. 134). Is he right? Have we become keepers of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus Begins His School Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 14, 2020
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    Jesus begins His ministry with building a team of disciples.

    Message/Devotion January 19, 2020 Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus, Begins His School of Discipleship The Reading Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Do We Really Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 21, 2020
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    The light of God shone in a small fishing village. Some received it. Let’s look at the place where Christian discipleship began, and how they were ready to drop everything to follow the Light of the world, in Matthew 4:12-23.

    The light of God shone in a small fishing village. Some received it. Let’s look at the place where Christian discipleship began, and how they were ready to drop everything to follow the Light of the world, in Matthew 4:12-23. Capernaum Matthew 4:12-13 When Jesus heard that John had been arrested, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "discipleship--Our Greatest Joy"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 22, 2020
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     | 6,865 views

    A sermon about calling, following, living and learning to love like Jesus.

    “Discipleship—Our Greatest Joy” Matthew 4:12-22 Recently, I read something about the elephant seal of Argentina. Soon after giving birth to her seal pup, the mother seal will leave the pup on the shore in order to go feed in the waters off the coast. After feeding, the mother seal will often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sent To Preach The Good News Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 24, 2020
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     | 14,737 views

    “For Christ, did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel, and not with words of eloquent wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power.” (1Cor 1:17)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “sent to preach the good news”. The good news is about the grace of God, God’s undeserved favour, as a result of the death of Christ on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. The good news is that Christ has delivered us from the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Getting Started

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 25, 2020
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    Getting started begins with following Jesus.

    Title: Getting Started Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Thesis: Getting started begins with following Jesus. Introduction These days I am a vicarious adventurer… I will never toss a sleeping bag and a camping stove and a copy of Whitman’s Leaves of Grass in the back of a pickup truck and chronical my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • K. Heath McDougal-Deans avatar

    Called Together, Called To Discipleship!

    Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Jan 26, 2020
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    Disciple, follower, or both? Discerning your call to discipleship. Discipleship is becoming. Discipleship is showing up.

    Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathering them around, He taught them saying: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. BLESSED ARE THE MEEK. BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN. BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL. BLESSED ARE THEY WHO THIRST FOR JUSTICE. BLESSED ARE YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    We've All Been Caught In The Same Net

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 27, 2020
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    Human tendency is to look for all the ways we are different. But the church finds its unity only in Christ.

    January 26, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Cor. 1:10-18; Matt. 4:12-23 We’ve All Been Caught in the Same Net Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If one thing marks our current culture, I think many people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Harassed For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 931 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: HARASSED FOR JESUS ILLUSTRATION: In His book, Lords of the Earth, Don Richardson, author of PEACE CHILD, tells the story of Stanley Dale, a MISSIONARY to the Yali Tribe deep in the Irian Jaya JUNGLE of Indonesia in 1968. The Yali, being HEADHUNTERS and CANNIBALS, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "experiencing The Light Of God's Glory."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 3, 2024
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    The Light of God's Glory' holds a profound meaning in our spiritual journey. It symbolizes God's divine grace's illuminating and awe-inspiring presence, a beacon of hope and inspiration. This light shines even in the darkest times, guiding us towards a brighter future.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 60:1-2) (1) “Arise, shine; for thy light comes, and the glory of the LORD rises upon thee.” (2) “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2025
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     | 415 views

    For the Christian, Christmas is about far more than presents under a tree or turkey on a table. It is about celebrating the greatest truth in human history: the Light has come.

    Go! And Shine: The Light Has Come - John 1:5 John 1:5 (NLT): “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.” Introduction: Only 12 Weeks to Christmas Friends, did you know there are only twelve weeks until Christmas? For some of us, that thought brings joy. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Christ Calls His Disciples

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 16, 2026
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     | 393 views

    Series on Matthew

    Title: “The King’s Ministry: Calling Disciples” Script: Mt. 4:12-18 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-18-26 Intro: Discipleship is predicated upon an active relationship with Jesus Christ. Relation to Christ activates and empowers the whole of life when men/women choose to act. Without action ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Quiet Counter-Attack

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 20, 2026
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    In a world that loves to go on the attack, how does Jesus respond when John is attacked? He fights back in a different way. A quiet but strong way, of repentance.

    1.25.26 Matthew 4:12–23 (EHV) 12 When Jesus heard that John was put in prison, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 He did this to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 15 Land ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Did God Will The Scattering Of His People Israel?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2026
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    God is good, and all He creates is good. How do we put that together with what the writer says about Him degrading the land of Israel’s two northernmost tribes?

    Third Sunday Integral 2026 On my voyage through Scripture, which began many decades ago and continues daily, my mental boat sometimes runs aground on a reef of confusion. If that’s never happened to you, then you probably aren’t spending enough time reading the Bible. Get together with a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic