Sermons on Net Fishing:

#2. Faith; Take A Deep Breath And Obey Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 5, 2007

Follow-Jesus-at-any-cost kind of questions

Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, 2he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Fisher's Of Men...no Bait Required

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2016

This is the foundation of how the Church grows. For years I’ve been bothered by the GIMMICK VS. GOSPEL approach to ministry in general and evangelism in particular. It seems we don’t think God’s gospel is quite good enough to reach folks,

Some thoughts in this message are from the archives of C.H. Spurgeon who preached in the 1800’s TITLE: FISHERS OF MEN….NO BAIT REQUIRED SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:18-20 / ST. MARK 1:17 Since my return to Ardmore, Deacon Cooley and a few other brothers have taken me out fishing. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fulness Or Failure

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 20, 2010

When we change God changes us .

FULNESS OR FAILURE THE MASTER MAKES THE DIFFERENCE Luke 5:4Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Available For Jesus!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 11, 2004

Every Christian has a ministry to serve the Lord.

Available For Jesus! [The Ministry of Availability] Luke 5:1-11 "Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him and listening to the word of God, He was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; and He saw two boats lying at the edge of the lake; but the fishermen had gotten out of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Uncomfortable Call Of Peter Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 16, 2007

I believe we can all related to Peter’s call, because we have to be honest we are all uncomfortable when it comes to stepping out and ministering for Jesus Christ. We worry about being qualified We worry about making mistakes We worry about how the ch

Introduction: A husband attended a marriage retreat where he learned there were 30 ways to a woman’s heart – if he really wanted to make a difference in his marriage; he should do one of the 30 things each day to win his wife’s affection. Not being patient man, he decided to do all 30 on the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sovereign Worker

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 25, 2006

God is still working not only for the glory of His name, but also for the benefit of His people!

“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’ ‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Business Is Like Soul Business Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 3

NO BUSINESS IS LIKE SOUL BUSINESS (LUKE 5:1-11) When Apple computer went public in 1983 and two years later made its debut in the Fortune 500 list of America’s top companies, Steve Jobs, Apple’s young and legendary founder, needed a CEO and mentor for his company. His first recruit was John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You've Tried It All

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Nov 24, 2007

the change occurs when Jesus gets in the boat.

Luke 5: 1-11 ...And Simon answered unto him, Master, we have toiled all night, and have taken nothing, nevertheless, at thy word I will let down the net, and when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes, and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

We – (You . . . And . . . I . . .) - Are Called By Jesus

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 17, 2020

Jesus calls us all into discipleship, no matter who we are

As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea for they were fishermen. And he said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fish for people." Immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Episcopal

Walk Away From It All

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2022

Jesus encourages us to walk away from the stuff that doesn't matter and walk towards a deeper faith.

Walk Away From it All John 21:1-19 1. Today’s Gospel Begins by saying after these things KJV or Afterward NIV • Today’s passage opens with the words, “After these things or Afterward • The “things” John’s referring to are the death and resurrection of Jesus. • From the highs of the glorious ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Overtime Pay On The Mad Mouse

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 5, 2004

It’s hard to trust and obey, but man, what a ride!

Overtime Pay on the Mad Mouse I had a job once working as an inventory control analyst in a factory. Like most factories, this one operated round the clock with 3 shifts. I was one of three analysts, 1 per shift. We worked the swing shift. 2 weeks on each shift. I liked 2nd shift, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Do It?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 12, 2019

This message looks at Moses At The Red Sea, The Rich Young Ruler, And Peter's Call At The Lake, and asks us the question, "Will We Respond As They Responded." The message is good for a New Year's Message

Will You Do It? Exodus 14:1-16 Luke 18:18-23 Luke 5:1-11 1/13/2018 There is a question that we have to answer probably a thousand times a day without even thinking about it. The reason is, there is always something seeking our attention saying, come follow me. How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-16, Luke 18:18-23, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Because You Said So

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 7, 2024

Last week, I got home after the message and the question came that although I am preaching on spiritual growth, have i truly explained to what end is our spiritual growth? Today, I’d like us to consider why we need spiritual growth, and what purpose?

Key passage today is: Luke 5:1-11 we’ll get there shortly. Growing up, I spent a lot of time studying @ the school of “Because I said so”. In fact, many of you here today, may be graduates as well as teachers in the school of “Because I said so”. You know the school: You ask your mom: “Why do I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Mennonite

Hooked On Jesus

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

This is a sermon preached the week of Vacation Bible School that had the theme "Hooked on Jesus."

Hooked on Jesus John 21: 1-22 A pastor woke up one Sunday morning ready to preach one of the best sermons he felt like he had ever prepared....then he noticed what a beautiful day it was outside and he started to get a bit ambivalent about .... - what a great day it would be to go fishing - ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22, Ezekiel 3:1

Denomination: Wesleyan