Sermons on No Fishing:

Fishing And How To Tackle It

Contributed by W F on Jul 3, 2006

A message to encourage listeners to become more active `fishers of souls.’

INTRODUCTION On the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia, there is obviously an abundance of fish. They are all shapes and sizes. It’s a fisherman’s paradise. There is only one problem, it is a conservation area and no fishing is allowed. Maybe you have experienced the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Mr Weaver Fish

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 12, 2005

Even Jesus was not free from conflict and opposition in His ministry and unfortunately nor are we, yet He calls us to love our enemies.

MR WEAVER FISH 1. Introduction: On a mission trip to Kosova this summer I had a very nasty encounter with a weaver fish. This innocent looking fish lurks in the sand craftily leaving just its dark dorsal fins showing and anyone unlucky enough to step on one can be in serious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

A Fish Called Grace

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004

Grace is a concept that begins with the creation. In this message we see the grace of God demonstrated by God allowing a fish to swallow Jonah.

A Fish Called Grace Jonah 1:1-3, 4,17; 2:10; 3:1 3-14-2004 Introduction Many times when we hear something we miss the bigger message behind what we hear. As we take a look this morning into the book of Jonah, if I were to ask most of you this morning to give us a brief summary of this prophets ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Fish

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

This message speaks about the fact that it is more than a fish sign on the back of the car that identifies us as people of faith.

January 13, 2002 Hebrews 11:23-26 “More than a fish” INTRODUCTION How do you identify a Christian? How do you identify a person of faith? Is a person of faith one who has read all of the “Left Behind” series and who has recently purchased a CD by a Christian recording artist? We’ve come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 7, 2001

Jesus called some of his disciples to be "fisher’s of men". What does that look like comparing it to real fishing.

Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide Matthew 4:18-20 The Calling of the First Disciples 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 fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Friends

Techniques Of Fishing For Men

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Oct 18, 2000

In the book of Luke chapter 5:10 Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.

In the book of Luke chapter 5:10 Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.” I am not much of a fisherman to say the least. I have on occasion gone out with my friends and tried to fish. We would sit on the pontoon boat with the radio playing, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

There Are More Fish In The Sea

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Three reasons why churches die.

There Are More Fish In The Sea - John 21:1-6 Introduction: A young boy attended his father’s church for the first time. During the whole service the young boy was bored to tears and couldn’t wait for the service to end. When the service was finally over the father in the son were in the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Fishing Trip Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 24, 2001

This is the fourth sermon in the series "Finding Freedom From Sin". This sermon looks at how Satan tempts us and how to avoid being hooked.

Sunday Evening August 26, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, New Mexico Series: Finding Freedom From Sin #4 SATAN’S FISHING TRIP Luke 4:1-13 Introduction: 1. As Christians we are called to be fishers of men, but there is something that I think we don’t realize sometimes and that is the fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

We are called to be "fishers of men".

LET’S GO FISHING MARK 1:14-20 Introduction: 1. We all have certain things we like to do with our leisure time and one of my favorite is fishing. a. A couple of weeks ago, my family and I wanted to do some fishing up in the mountains, but due to all of the fires, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Go Fishing!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 31, 2002

Christ calls us to fish with his grace and to catch others for his kingdom, even as we have been caught.

Saturday mornings I usually catch the “Fishing Report” on WWL AM 870. The host offers all sorts of fishing tips for the area -- advice on what kind of lures or bait to use in certain water temperature and depth. He talks about when it’s best to fish and where to fish -- all good advice. I need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Lutheran

Fishermen Ought To Fish

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.

FISHERMEN OUGHT TO FISH Matthew 28:19-20 S: Discipleship Th: Our responsibility to make disciples Pr: It is our purpose to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. ?: Transition 1--How? Transition 2--Where? KW: TS1--Ways TS2--Applications TS1: Since, according to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Fishing Expedition

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jan 30, 2003

God placed a calling upon Peter’s life that never left him---even when he tried to leave the calling.

INTRODUCTION: Before the Lord Jesus had called Simon Peter to be a disciple he was a successful fisherman. Now, after the events recorded in chapters 18, 19 and 20, he returns to his first love. Some Bible scholars have suggested that he did this as a result of discouragement and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Loaves And Fishes A Plenty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2011

sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Relying on God nothing is impossible.

Matthew 14: 13 – 21 / Loaves And Fishes A Plenty Intro: A business man needed $1 million to clinch a deal. He went to a church and knelt in prayer beside another man. He overheard the may praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fishing For People For The Kingdom

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 26, 2009

This incident probably reminded the disciples of the time 3 years earlier when Jesus asked them to cast their nets again. That was the time when he first called them to be fishers of men.

The disciples have seen the resurrected Jesus, alive and well. He appeared to them on the evening of Resurrection Sunday (20:19) – Easter Day. On that occasion He commissioned them – He authorised them to go – saying, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (20:21); and he then appeared to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Anglican