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When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

based on 99 ratings

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How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

based on 18 ratings

| 4,205 views

exposition on Matt ch4

THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

How Much Are You Worth ?

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

based on 121 ratings

| 7,235 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

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

Christ's Challenges To Every Christian

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 21, 2004

based on 50 ratings

| 4,575 views

Through this message we will uncover three challenges Christ confronts every Christian with.

Text: Matthew 4: 18-20 Christ’s Challenges To Every Christian A. Some questions I’d like to ask Jesus one day… a. Why our variety of Christianity is not more contagious? b. Why are we not winning more of our friends, family, and co-workers for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Challenges Every Christian

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 26, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 11,173 views

EPIPHANY 3(A) - With the words, "Come, follow me" Christ challenges every Christian to believe wholeheartedly God’s word and to follow wholeheartedly Jesus’ call.

CHRIST CHALLENGES EVERY CHRISTIAN Matthew 4:12-23 - January 25, 2004 MATTHEW 4:12-23 12When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee. 13Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali-- 14to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

To Follow Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 7, 2001

based on 178 ratings

| 12,237 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

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Where's Zebedee? Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 7, 2001

based on 85 ratings

| 5,036 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

Scripture: Mark 1:20, Matthew 4:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Your Net Into Deeper Water

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 20, 2003

based on 140 ratings

| 37,860 views

Challenge your congregation to see God work in their lives by persevering, because when God does work in our lives, it empowers us to walk away from this life and follow the Son.

Let’s read Luke 5: 1-11 Pray Ill. Jake and the rain. I. Background A. This is the description of the first disciples being chosen by Jesus by the Lake of Gennesaret—Christians commonly refer to this lake as the Sea of Galilee. B. Some believe that this may have been a first encounter of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003

based on 376 ratings

| 321,049 views

We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Pays To Go Street Preaching: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 18, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 4,191 views

Jesus said, " Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men"; testimony is given of how the Lord lead us into street preaching.

"And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."- Matthew 4:19 Spurgeon (1) wrote, " I think I may say to every person whom I am addressing -If you are yourself saved, the work is but half done until you are employed to bring others to Christ. You are as yet but half ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Life - An Exciting Adventure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

based on 6 ratings

| 7,693 views

This message is a testimony of how God guides our life as ministers of the Gospel.

The Christian Life—An Exciting Adventure Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus gives the invitation: “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Where God Guides He provides The Christian life is an exciting adventure. I have learned over the years that ”Where God guides He provides.” When you open a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Heart Of The King

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 15, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 2,941 views

If we are going to experience the fullness of the Kingdom of God in our lives, we must understand how much the Lord loves us and wants to help us.

The Heart of the King The Kingdom of God Good News, was the message of the Kingdom of God. Mtt 4:23 Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Charismatic

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 4,827 views

REACHING THE LOST

Fisher’s Of Men Matthew 4:18-19 1. Jesus’ Message • Jesus’ message was simple: REPENT • Jesus had just returned from the temptation of Satan • Matthew 9:13 “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ Means Change Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 29, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 8,114 views

Following Jesus meant for His disciples and means for us. (1)Change of FOCUS (2)Change that brings FORSAKING some things (3) Changing POWER into our lives. Part of a series but can be preached alone.

This sermon is part of a series called Back to the Future. The sermon is easily adaptable to be preached individually without any serious flow change. ** Following Christ Means Change Mt 4 ** How many of you rode into church this morning on a horse? I know there was a day some of you did come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Expert Witnesses For Christ

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 31, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 6,329 views

In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court of law and is able to justify his or her professional opinion under cross-examination.

Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 4:18-20 Title: Expert Witnesses for Christ Theme: Telling People about Jesus Christ: Introduction: In a court of law, an expert witness is one who is recognized by others in their field as an expert. According to the law this expert is able to appear before a court ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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