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Fishing For Fishermen

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 3, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Jesus calls Simon, and us, to follow him and to be transformed

4/2/01 6 p.m. Luke 5:1-11 : Fishing For Fishermen The Fourth Before Lent Year C 5 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gary Nibbelink on Mar 3, 2004

based on 18 ratings

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The Who, What, When,Were of Discipleship

Holland CRC Feb 29, ’04 a.m. DISCIPLESHIP Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Text: Joshua 24:15b (Both to be read later) Intro. This past week I was privileged to watch The Passion. I don’t think that I have ever viewed a film that so riveted the audience; there was total silence throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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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

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

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Living faith is contrasted with verbal faith.

Context: part of Sermon on the Mount. Immediate context: 2 ways (13-14); 2 trees (17-20); and finally 2 builders. Issue: more people will profess Christ than will follow Christ. Emphasis on words. 1. Enduring faith is more than knowing the words. Not/but – provides a strong contrast between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Deacons

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 1, 2006

based on 12 ratings

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1Tim. 3:13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

DEACONS Acts 6:1-8 A. It is translated "SERVANT" seven times. Mat 23:8 - 12 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. Neither be ye called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

based on 34 ratings

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3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Blind Too?

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Oct 25, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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If you want the Savior to stop and fix his eyes upon you, cry out for mercy!

A story is told about a pitiable creature with dark glasses who stood on a street corner with a tin cup in his hand waiting for someone to drop in a few dimes. A kind man passed by and threw in a quarter but for some reason he turned around and to his surprise he saw the blind man’s glasses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

The Rewards Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Sep 13, 2002

based on 30 ratings

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Last in a series of sermons from the lives of Jesus’ disciples and how they changed the world. This one looks at the personal rewards brought about by being a disciple of Jesus.

Be a World Changer III The Rewards Acts 12:1-17 Introduction: Last in the series on changing the world. Here we have James martyred. He had been called from his fishing boat about 15 years before and now he has truly given all to Christ. Peter faces the same fate. Normally prisoners were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You A Barnabas??”

Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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Barnabas means "son of encouragement." He lived his life by this definition. We Christians can learn from God how we too can be a "son of encouragement."

“Are You A Barnabas??” Text: Acts 11:19-30 6/1/2003 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Friends in Christ. Last week the choir {here} at Pilgrim sang a beautiful song titled “Unsung Heroes. ” You know, as I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

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Third of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

I read in the news yesterday about the Burmese government’s attempt to eliminate Christians from the land of Burma. One of the major media that reported this news was the Sunday Telegraph of London. The following is the beginning part of the report: ------- The military regime in Burma is intent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good And Bad Alike

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jun 11, 2007

based on 93 ratings

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What? “Good and bad alike” invited to the palace? The door is wide open and all of them are let inside: can you imagine what happened there, the horrendous stampede? Costly carpets, marble, gold, everything clean and suddenly dirty beggars and hungry peas

“…Everyone, good and bad alike” Matthew 22: 1-14… Mathew 22: 8-10: Then he said to his servants, ’The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ 1So the servants went out into the streets and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Go Fish!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 19, 2006

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God wants His followers to be fishers of men.

Go Fish! Matt. 4:18-22 June 11, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Lake of Galilee • 8 miles wide & 13 miles long • Josephus, 1st century 240 boats regularly fished the waters of that lake. 3 methods of fishing: Hook & line Throw a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

based on 20 ratings

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Martha and Mary were sisters. They were both close friends of Jesus but they interacted with him, served him and worship him in different ways.

A Tale of Two Sisters Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Tonight we want to look at two women who were prominent in the life of Jesus: Two sisters named Martha and Mary. They are mentioned in three separate incidents during Jesus’ ministry. 1. When he visited their home in Bethany (Luke 10:38-41), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revealed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007

based on 13 ratings

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Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Normal Disciple

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006

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A normal disciple must CONTINUE THE WORK OF THE MASTER.

INTRODUCTION All authority in Heaven and on earth was given to Me. Mat 28:19 Then having gone (GO) , disciple all nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Mat 28:20 teaching them to observe all things, whatever I commanded you. And, behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

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