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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    How Much Are You Worth ?

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,960 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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    Denomination: *other

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    To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    The key to being a successful Christian is following Jesus

    To Follow Jesus Selected Passages – Matthew 4:19a January 7, 2001 Introduction I. Follow the Leader Have you ever played the game “Follow the Leader?” The game consisted of one person who was the leader and the rest of the players were followers. The leader did something and the rest of the group ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andy Taylor avatar

    Available Disciples

    Contributed by Andy Taylor on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    Jesus wants to train you as a fisher of men, are you willing?

    ARE YOU AVAILABLE? 1/14/01 EP  The Devil fishes for men with lures and hooks, but Jesus wanted to train men to fish for men. Matthew 4:18 through Matthew 4:22 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Where's Zebedee? Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,884 views

    Zebedee, as many fathers today, missed out on the best things he could find by being satisfied with what was good.

    Where’s Zebedee? And straightway he [Jesus] called them: and they left their father Zebedee in the ship with the hired servants, and went after him. Mark 1:20 Where was Zebedee’s wife? Matthew 20:20; 27:56, “Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Christ's Principles Of Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,533 views

    Communications can never be more effective than its source.

    Communications can never be more effective than its source. Jesus communicated in such a way that people were amazed at His authority, power and truthful insights. The problem with so many communicators in our modern world is they are relying on theories that have not been given to them by God. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aligning Our Priorities With God's Plans

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.

    Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men." (Matt. 4:19) Characteristics of fishers of men: 1. They catch fish. They do more than talk about fishing in meetings. Neither do they allow themselves to be caught up in such maintenance activities as repairing their nets, buying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Mentored His Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 28,677 views

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries.

    1. Jesus made sure that beyond truth taught, the disciples acquired the right attitude toward God and their ministries. The Lord Jesus knew that it was not enough for the disciples to learn ideas without embracing the best disposition found in their Master. Jesus said, "If you hold - develop deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contageous Christianity

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 102 ratings
     | 6,575 views

    THE MINISTRY OF JESUS WAS CONTAGEOUS, SPREADING LIKE WILDFIRE. THE WORLD TODAY NEEDS CONTAGEOUS CHRISTIANITY.

    CONTAGEOUS CHRISTIANITY MATT 4:13-25 I. CONTAGEOUS A. Generally a word used when someone is ill or sick -common question "Is it contageous?" B. contageous (Compton’s) - spread by direct or indirect contact; communicable: said of diseases; carrying, or liable to transmit, the causative agent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Seven Key Principles Of New Testament Evangelism.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 7,440 views

    Study of principles of evangelism developed by Gene Getz.

    Seven key principles for of NT evangelism. Matt.4:19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” - New King James Version. Clear from Scripture: that first disciples were recruited to evangelize. So are we but how? Developed from Gene Getz. (1984). "Sharpening the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James May avatar

    The Fisherman

    Contributed by James May on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 24,030 views

    Jesus calls us to be fishers of men. We can learn a lot about catching "fish" if we examine how the fisherman does it.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dust

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    The Torah and its teachings.

    Dust July 23, 2006 Matthew 4:18-22 Last Sunday, one of our guests/visitors to the service asked if we had a pamphlet about what we believed as a Church. I said we did and handed it to her. In the pamphlet, which is in the entryway for all who are interested, are listed 5 of the core beliefs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,625 views

    The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

    FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Serious Fishing Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    We need to be serious fishers of men!

    Sermon for 1/12/03 Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: A. My fishing at the farm pond. Not serious, just wanted to get away. B. Fishing with my grandpa. Little more serious. Fun but serious. C. Fishing at a bass tournament 1. Pay a registration fee and then an entry fee. Compete for cash, new ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 18,190 views

    First in a series about Fishing for Men! (Adapted from Standard Publishing 1998 Vacation Bible School "Hooked on Jesus")

    Sermon for 4/19/98 Fishers of Men Introduction: A. Clarence Darrow, the great criminal lawyer of another day, had among his friends a young minister. This seems strange, because, as you remember, Darrow was usually thought of as an atheist, infidel, agnostic or what have you. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Developing God's Dream Team Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,445 views

    Every one has a dream team...see how Jesus developed His

    The world is full of competing messages, some in harmony some in disharmony. A good example is commercials on television. Last week advertisers shelled out on average $2.1 million dollars for a 30 second spot. In 55 ads we saw Tobacco giant Philip Morris advertised against teen smoking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal