Sermons on San Mateo 4:20:

3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 20, 2022

JANUARY 25th, 2026.

Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23. A). THE DAWNING OF THE LIGHT. Isaiah 9:1-4. The prospect at the end of Isaiah 8 was one of ‘trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish’ (cf. Isaiah 8:22). But now there is a “Nevertheless” (Isaiah 9:1). The darkest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-18, Matthew 4:12-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tag School Yard Games #2 Series

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Apr 23, 2021

As Jesus called the disciples, He calls you and I today. Tag, you're it.

3/21/21 A.M. “Tag” Matthew 4:13-22 School Games #2 A couple of weeks ago I preached an IMPORTANT MESSAGE on, “RED ROVER, RED ROVER let Mitch come on over.” If you missed it, you’ll be OK. This morning I want to go back to the SCHOOL YARD. I guess I’ve been REMINISCING too much lately. But I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing And Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020

The first disciples were willing to step out in faith to follow Jesus. The writer says "They left their nets." What nets do we need to leave behind so we can follow Jesus?

Fishing and Fighting: Leave Your Safety Nets “We all have one thing in common,” says Brene Brown, “we’re sick of feeling afraid. We’re tired of the national conversation centering on “What we should fear” and “Who we should blame.” She points out a spiritual problem; fear is everywhere. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Andrew Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025

The man behind the scenes introducing people to Jesus!

Sermon: Andrew The man behind the scenes leader of the message of the Kingdom of Heaven. Thesis: Andrew was the behind-the-scenes apostle – the silhouette behind Jesus. He was close to Jesus – one of the 4. He was different, we do not see him get caught up in the drama, the battle for power, or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42, Matthew 4:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Follow Me

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jul 20, 2025

Jesus is always reaching ou to us to come and follow Him!

Come Follow Me Intro: Francis Chan You find that the things you let go of while following Jesus were the things that were going to destroy you in the end. Matthew 4:18-20 18And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20, Hosea 6:3, Luke 14:27, John 8:12, John 10:27, John 12:26, 1 Peter 2:21, Luke 22:54-55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Belonging Following Sharing

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Matthew 4:18-22, John 21:15-17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Quiet Counter-Attack

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 20, 2026

In a world that loves to go on the attack, how does Jesus respond when John is attacked? He fights back in a different way. A quiet but strong way, of repentance.

1.25.26 Matthew 4:12–23 (EHV) 12 When Jesus heard that John was put in prison, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and went to live in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali. 14 He did this to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: 15 Land ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Did God Will The Scattering Of His People Israel?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2026

God is good, and all He creates is good. How do we put that together with what the writer says about Him degrading the land of Israel’s two northernmost tribes?

Third Sunday Integral 2026 On my voyage through Scripture, which began many decades ago and continues daily, my mental boat sometimes runs aground on a reef of confusion. If that’s never happened to you, then you probably aren’t spending enough time reading the Bible. Get together with a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 1:17, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4, Psalm 27:13-14, Isaiah 9:1-4, Jeremiah 16:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Light Shines In The Darkness

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 21, 2026

A sermon about being a disciple.

The Light Shines in The Darkness Isaiah 9:1-4 Matthew 4:12-23 Did the words of our Old Testament Lesson from Isaiah 9 sound familiar? If so, it might be because the last time we heard these words was at our Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve, when we celebrated the birth of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: United Methodist

For What Are We Fishing?

Contributed by Chris Simonson on Jan 23, 2026

Beginning with my fishing experiences, the sermon transitions to Christ's calling for his disciples, and us, to be "fishers of men."

Sermon - For What Are We Fishing? Fishing is a common pastime here in Wisconsin, with as many species as there are waterways to fish in. Panfish in small ponds, spearing carp and sturgeon, baiting catfish on the Wisconsin and Mississippi, walleye and northern on the bigger lakes, fly fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

For What Are We Fishing?

Contributed by Chris Simonson on Jan 23, 2026

Fishers of Men

Sermon - For What Are We Fishing? Fishing is a common pastime here in Wisconsin, with as many species as there are waterways to fish in. Panfish in small ponds, spearing carp and sturgeon, baiting catfish on the Wisconsin and Mississippi, walleye and northern on the bigger lakes, fly fishing for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23, Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

Fishing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2026

Jesus encourages us like He did the Disciples to be fishers of men.

Matthew 4:12-23 Fishing 2013, a German angler named Marco Liebenow caught something extraordinary off the coast of Norway: a 513-pound Atlantic halibut. It was so enormous — nearly 9 feet long — that he and his three fishing buddies couldn’t bring it into the boat. They had to tow it to shore. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The King Revealed: When Jesus Calls, Everything Changes - Matthew 4:18–22 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 27, 2026

Matthew opens Jesus’ public ministry not with a miracle, not with a sermon, but with a call. A simple shoreline. Ordinary men. An extraordinary King. And in that moment, the Kingdom of God breaks into everyday life.

The King Revealed: When Jesus Calls, Everything Changes - Matthew 4:18–22 (NLT) Theme: The King Revealed Topic: Jesus Calls His Disciples Introduction: When the King Steps onto the Shore Every call reveals something about the caller. When a telemarketer rings, we ignore it. When a doctor calls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Luke 9:23-24, John 1:43-51, Matthew 16:24-25, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Dream Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 23, 2026

The 5th in a series on the Book of Daniel

Daniel: The First Dream (5) Text: Daniel 2:31-49 If you will, please take your Bibles and open them up to Daniel chapter 2. Now if you missed last Sunday, I’ll give you a quick re-cap as you’re turning there, but I urge you to go back and watch the sermon on YouTube, and also, to read through ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49, Matthew 4:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strong Men In Tough Times PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the courage of Jesus' disciples, encouraging believers to emulate their bravery in facing battles, bearing burdens, and building bravery.

Good morning, beloved friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. Today, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new revelation, a fresh understanding of the words of our Lord as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Topics: Strong Men