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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

What Did He Say To Do Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

based on 9 ratings

| 3,614 views

Ongoing series answering questions from Christians

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #11 “What Did He Say to Do?” Text: Matthew 4:23-25 OPENING JOKE: “Bad News” A friend found his buddy sobbing on a park bench. He tried to console the old man by asking what was troubling him. The weeping man explained, “I just went to the doctor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel Of Jesus: Go Fish [fishing / Fishers Of Men] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 31, 2006

based on 188 ratings

| 24,485 views

Jesus’ analogy of fishing helps us understand our job as His disciples. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Gospel of Jesus – Go Fish Matthew 4:12-25 Jesus must have liked fish and fishing, for He spoke of it often…he ate fish several times in the Bible, He called these fishermen to be His disciples, and when it came time to feed a bunch of people, like a true child of God He chose very wisely…fish! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Repentance

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 2, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,531 views

A call to repentance, a call to change to our country, to the church, and to ordinary people.

We continue this morning with our walk through a short book written by a friend of Jesus called Matthew. Matthew was a tax collector, and 2000 years ago being a tax collector really was an unpopular job! Being a tax collector was a bit like being a ‘collaborator’ during the Second World War. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Proclamation And Demonstration Belong Together!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 2, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,667 views

Jesus taught, Jesus preached Good News, and Jesus demonstrated the compassion of God. We are called to represent him by doing the same.

Jesus is now being followed by Peter, Andrew, James and John. They have all left their fishing nets (Matthew 4:20) to follow Jesus; and James and John have left their Father Zebedee to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:22). I know that some of you have left things behind to follow Jesus, left things behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

Arrepentimiento: La Palabra Olvidada

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Apr 24, 2006

based on 37 ratings

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La palabra arrepentimiento esta siendo omitida y rechazada en muchas de las iglesias hoy en día. No es popular hablar de arrepentimiento, por que la gente no regresara a la iglesia. Pero aunque sea anulada de algunos pulpitos, no ha sido anulada de la

Arrepentimiento: La Palabra Olvidada La palabra arrepentimiento esta siendo omitida y rechazada en muchas de las iglesias hoy en día. No es popular hablar de arrepentimiento, por que la gente no regresara a la iglesia. Pero aunque sea anulada de algunos pulpitos, no ha sido anulada de la Palabra ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Significant Days In The Life Of Peter

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 11, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,055 views

Illustrating from the life of Peter how we can be restored, and become effective in the work of the Lord

SIGNIFICANT DAYS IN THE LIFE OF PETER 6 LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF PETER I. HIS DAY OF RECRUITMENT FISHING Matt.4: 18 -20 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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We can see thru the life of Peter the faithfulness of God.

INTRO: I want us to think about faithfulness. -If your car starts once every three tries, is it reliable? -If your paperboy skips delivery every Monday and Thursday, is he trustworthy? -If you don’t go to work once or twice a month, are you a loyal employee? -If your refrigerator ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kingdom Of Heaven – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 15,549 views

Jesus begins his public ministry, and if you’ve ever wondered what he preached as he started, here it is: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near."

INTRO: Heaven. The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving. To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it—but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. –Oliver Wendell Holmes (Progress, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17, Luke 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Search Of Jesus: It Begins

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 2,510 views

The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.

IN SEARCH OF JESUS: IT BEGINS MATTHEW 4: 12-17 SUNDAY PM MARCH 21, 2004 INTRODUCTION: The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it. Richard L. Evans, Bits & Pieces, March 4, 1993, p. 2. In 1981, Kim Linehan held the world record in the Women’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

In Search Of Jesus: Getting Us Started

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004

based on 4 ratings

| 1,826 views

JESUS’ MINISTRY IS ABOUT SMALL GROUP PARTICIPATION!

IN SEARCH OF JESUS: GETTING US STARTED MATTHEW 4: 18-22 SUNDAY PM SERVICE MARCH 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: JESUS’ MINISTRY IS ABOUT SMALL GROUP PARTICIPATION! I. GETTING US STARTED IS THE CALLER LUKE 4:31-5:11 A. THE CALLER IS THE ONE WHO DRIVES OUT EVIL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Settle For Hamburger When You Can Have Steak?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 10, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 4,647 views

As Christians,we settle for far less than what we can have in Christ.

Matthew 4:18-22 NAS 18. Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fisherman. 19. And He said to them, “Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men.” 20. Immediately they left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Me God Sees

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

based on 10 ratings

| 3,733 views

By looking at the life of Simon Peter I can understand how God sees me.

The Me God Sees A look at the life and times of Simon Peter Introduction: A blonde, a brunette and a redhead are stuck on an island. And for year and years they live there, one day they find a magic lamp. They rub and rub and sure enough out comes a genie. The genie says, "Since I can only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Holiness

Go Fish!

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

based on 138 ratings

| 10,285 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

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose-Full Church: In Disciplemaking Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 6,680 views

6 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Disciplemaking (NTC4T-6) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church B. Disciplemaking 1. A definition 2. The real commission 3. 5 Principles of disciplemaking a) Intentionality b) Attachment c) Extension d) Transference e) Perpetuity Introduction It’s been eight weeks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-14, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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