Sermons on Matthew 4:17-19:

What We Learn From Fishing

Contributed by Michael Ward on May 4, 2013

Successful fisherman are properly prepared and dedicated to their craft; called to be "fishers of men," Christians must also be dedicated to our calling.

Introduction A. Matthew 4:18-22. B. Think for a moment of the positive results of fishing. 1. Fishing is a healthy, fresh-air activity, very relaxing (for the most part). 2. Fishing provides a perfect setting for fun and togetherness with family and friends. 3. Fishing is a good way to make new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

La Importancia Del Desierto Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jun 26, 2013

Muchos miramos el desierto como algo desagradable, como algo difícil para vivir, un lugar con mucho calor. Pero hay algo que hace del desierto un lugar muy importante para el hombre. Sin los desiertos la tierra sería muy fría ellos son los que guardan cal

Muchos miramos el desierto como algo desagradable, como algo difícil para vivir, un lugar con mucho calor. Pero hay algo que hace del desierto un lugar muy importante para el hombre. Sin los desiertos la tierra sería muy fría ellos son los que guardan calor. De los desiertos se extraen muchos ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Four Lies We Believe About Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 24, 2013

A look at some of the ways that we make up who Jesus is rather than digging into the Scripture to find out who He really is.

WHY DO I NEED TO READ THE BIBLE IF I'VE ALREADY ACCEPTED JESUS? You have not just been called to believe in Jesus, but to follow Jesus. - Matthew 4:19; Matthew 8:22; Matthew 9:9; Matthew 10:38; Matthew 16:24; Matthew 19:21; Mark 1:17; Mark 2:14; Mark 8:34; Mark 10:21; Luke 5:27; Luke 9:23, 59, 61; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 5, 2013

Matthew writes his commentary from a historical Jewish viewpoint, but God is the "ghost-writer" through the Holy Spirit. Jesus reveals the light of God's Kingdom and of His grace. In This study we see the Light of the Gospel in the beginning of Jesus' M

The Dawning of the Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 4:12-22 If you have spent one hour watching TV or a movie in the last week, please take 15 minutes to read this! The question MOST people ask themselves when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 22, 2013

In the Garden of Eden sin decided to invade and seperate man from the Kingdom rule of God. However two thousand years ago Jesus came to re-establish that Kingdom rule through us. The Kingdom has come and the battle has begun.

Sermon preached after a presentation by New Horizons. We are beginning a series on Kingdom living today. Often when we hear about the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of Heaven we envision a future Kingdom that will one day either take us up to it or will descend upon us. However the Bible teaches us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 13:11-13, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 16:19, Matthew 19:14, James 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Followers Make Good Fishermen Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers make good Fishermen

Lesson 05 of the Follow Me Series Followers Make Good Fishermen Compiled by Grady Henley Text: Mat 4:19-25 Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

God, Where Are You Taking Me?

Contributed by James May on Nov 6, 2011

Often following the perfect will of God means that we are out of step with the world and even with what's happening in the church. We must learn to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

God, Where Are You Taking Me? By Rev. James May As Jesus walked the shores of the Sea of Galilee, at the beginning of his earthly ministry, his first objective was to find men who would become his disciples. And while it is clear that Jesus already knew exactly which men he would choose; it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matt 4:12-17 Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 4:12-17 Light in the darkness

Matthew 4:12-17 Light in the darkness Manuscript There are lots of different places in the world where people live. Some are hot, some are cold. Some are mountainous, some are flat. Some are lush, some are barren. Some are beautiful, some are ugly. Some are in rich countries, some are in poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Matt 4:18-25 Immediately Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matt 4:18-25 Immediately

Matthew 4:17-25 Immediately Manuscript Following. What does it mean to follow someone or something? My son Krystof likes to follow me. Recently he’s started coming to church early with me, because he wants to be with Daddy. Last Sunday night he even came to the Sunday night prayer meeting. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Builder's Handbook- Introduction Series

Contributed by Nicky Evans on Nov 26, 2011

Matthew 7:24 says 'Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock'. In this series we will go through those teachings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount and see how to be that wise bu

At the beginning of 2011 God told us that He was going to do a new thing here and a lot of things changed since! The 1st few months of 2011 we were away from you, but when we got out of hospital the Lord again spoke to us saying that there is a harvest here in Anjung and it's going to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

My Crazy Obsession

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2012

I believe that many of us have some CRAZY OBSESSIONS. I believe it is CRAZY when we place anything above Jesus. Anything that is chosen over our relationship with Jesus is simply a CRAZY OBSESSION.

TLC’s “MY CRAZY OBSESSION” Premiered on Wednesday, March 7 2012. My Crazy Obsession pulls back the curtains to reveal some of the Nation’s most extreme and unique obsessions. The series takes viewers behind-the-scenes of homes that are dedicated entirely to the owners’ infatuation with various ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Other

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 25, 2012

This message celebrates what makes us Christians and the diversity of the faith.

(Read to Page 9) Truly a classic. If you are familiar with the story, how many people have read this book? If you are familiar with the story then you know that Dr. Seuss isn’t content to entertain us with stories of Whimsical fish. One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish was first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

“a Necessary Ingredient”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Temptation

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012

Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

Let"S Go Fishing!

Contributed by Henry Shellman on Aug 20, 2012

A message to encourage people to receive Christ and to answer His invitation to be "fishers of men"

"Let's go fishing" Mat_4:19 “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” How many here like to fish? I have tried it and I am not very good at it. As we look at this text today I want you to realize that to be a follower of Christ is not an easy task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: *other