Sermons on Philip Nathanael:

Courageous Fishing Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 3, 2003

This sermon stresses the importance of Christians changing to become more like the lost in order to save the lost.

1 Corinthians Courageous Fishing 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 April 6, 2003 INTRO: A. [Courageous Fishers of Men, Citation: Eugene A Maddox, Interlachen, Florida; source: The Perfect Storm] The movie, The Perfect Storm, well described the dangers of the fishing industry through the eyes of the crew of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Dream For Our Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2013

God wants us to be: 1. A growing church (vs. 36-43 & 47). 2. A gathered church (vs. 42 & 46). 3. A generous church (vs. 44 & 45). 4. A glad church (vs. 41 & 46-47).

God’s Dream for Our Church Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 3, 2012 BACKGROUND *God has a dream for our church, and we can discover this dream by looking back at the first church in Acts 2:36-47. *Here’s the background: Jesus Christ has died on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Got Yours?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2011

Each of the disciples were reached one by one! And from this the Word of God was preached throughout the world as each one of them continued to reach one. Got yours? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Got Yours? John 1:35-46 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GotYours.html This records the calling of the disciples of Jesus Christ. There is a sequence here that we can follow: Jesus called John and John followed the Lord (35-42) John reached Andrew and Andrew followed the Lord Andrew ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Dream At Bethel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2017

Jacob's dream at Bethel in Genesis 28:10-22 teaches us that God will be with his people wherever they go.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." After twenty years of barrenness, God gave Isaac and Rebekah twin sons, whom they named Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Much later, Jacob deceived his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of Egypt, Again

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 28, 2018

A message on obedience in the face of opposition

INTRODUCTION Many communities are forced to reckon with good things that somehow slip through the cracks. In Claymont DE, one of those things ended up as a blessing. The community has developed a quarter-century-long tradition around a quirky piece of folklore—the humble Claymont Christmas Weed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter & Follow Me”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2021

In October, we’re looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series in November on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at the Simon Peter and brings up a very powerful truth, and one we need to fully understand, and that is, Jesus’s call to follow …

GET READY FOR THE RESET “Peter & Follow Me” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudTyw15cDw As you probably know by now, we are getting ready for our series on Getting Ourselves Reset, and to get us there, throughout this month we’re looking at those within the Bible that encountered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23, Matthew 16:13-23, Matthew 4:19, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

Something Good Came Out Of Nazareth

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on May 6, 2001

NAZARETH WAS A TOWN WITH A LESS THAN HONERABLE REPUTATION. GOD BROUGHT SOMETHING GOOD OUT OF NAZARETH. THERE ARE A LOT OF "NAZARETH" PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. GOD CAN BRING SOMETHING GOOD FROM THEIR LIFE.

SOMETHING GOOD CAME OUT OF NAZARETH JOHN 1:35-46 (46) I. THE BEGINNING A. John Chapter 1 gives us the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and calling of the disciples B. As He called various ones they followed Him without question C. Nathanael’s response is different from the others D. It is not one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46, John 1:46

Denomination: Church Of God

Let God Do A Miracle Through You Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

How many of you would like to be a part of a miracle? Sure, all of us would! Today, we examine the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 and we discover principles for being used by God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How many of you would like to be a part of a miracle? You¡¯ve read about them in the Bible, you¡¯ve heard the stories, but have you ever seen miracles worked through your own life? Do you want to? I¡¯m going to tell you this morning what God can do through you! I want to tell you how God ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Heart Of Invitation Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 28, 2025

Having a compassion and love for people - enough to invite them to meet Jesus

Introduction: Why Do We Invite? Imagine you discovered the cure for a serious disease. This could save lives!! Would you keep it to yourself, or would you share it with others? The gospel is the greatest cure in the world — It is the cure for sin. it brings forgiveness, hope, and eternal life — ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

The Boldness Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 3, 2013

In this lesson we examine the boldness of John the Baptist in Luke 3:18-20 and learn several truths about bold Christians.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with the prophecies and births of John the Baptist and Jesus the Christ, and then what happened to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:18-20, John 6:25-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2016

Revelation 6 talks of God's vengeance upon the evil of this world. But it also speaks as if there's no hope of repentance for those who are mentioned here. Can that really be true? Can man reach a point where he can't repent?

OPEN: O, Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To? (sung by Leon Bibb - https://youtu.be/uTuy101LcPs) How many of you have ever heard this song? What you just heard was an old Negro Spiritual and I heard it way back when I was a teenager. It has been so popular over the years that it’s been sung ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Of First Disciples Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 2, 2024

Being a disciple is a costly affair. We need to come to him and learn from him. Jesus is the master trainer. Instant obedience leads to greater success. In-depth involvement strengthens inner being finally ends up in loyal relationships.

Theme: Calling of First Disciples Text: Matthew 4:18-22 (Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: This month we will mediate from the Holy Scriptures on the call & cost of the discipleship. Today, we would see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Methodist

A Son To Light The Darkness

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

God chose a child to bring light in the midst of utter darkness.

“A Son to Light the Darkness” Isaiah 9:1-7 December 14, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: “Unca Frank’s Christmas!” Isaiah 9: 6-7 Key verse(s): 6a: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given.” Franklin Chaney was by all accounts what you would call a crank. For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Jesus By Obeying Him Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2021

A disciple is one who follows Jesus no matter what.

Video: That’s My King I’ve watched this video many times over the years, and we’ve played it a couple times in services as well. It’s from a sermon by Shadrach Meshach Lockridge (isn’t that the best biblical name ever?). Different sections jump out at me each time… I wish I could describe Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26, Matthew 4:19-22, Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of The Twelve Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 22, 2021

What happens when 12 ordinary men answer the call of 1 Almighty God?

Introduction The story is told of a group of men who had been sailing in the Atlantic Ocean when they came too close to shore and crashed against the rocks. Out of concern for other sailors in similar conditions, the surviving group determined to build a lighthouse to warn others of the impending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Brethren