Sermons on Spiritual Fishing:

"your Spiritual Nineveh Awaits You."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 28, 2024

Just as the biblical figure Jonah was summoned to the city of Nineveh to deliver a message of repentance, today's spiritual Nineveh represents a population that may lack understanding or awareness of moral and ethical principles.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jonah 1:1-4) (1) “Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,” (2) “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.” (3) “But ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-4, Jonah 1:5-7, Jonah 1:8-12, Jonah 1:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does Fishers Of Men Really Mean?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 22, 2014

The phrase “I will make you fishers of men” has never meant much to me, I just cannot relate to it at all. Here we find out the true meaning of that phrase one that does relate, and one that gives you power if you could only see. Read on …

Word Count: 1951 Isaiah 6.1–8, (9–13 Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15.1–11 Luke 5:1-11 Summary: The phrase “I will make you fishers of men” has never meant much to me, I just cannot relate to it at all. Here we find out the true meaning of that phrase one that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

Miracle? What Miracle? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 26, 2021

If we get hung up on materialism and materialistic explanations, we might miss the most wonderful truths of all.

Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2021 What Miracle? I’ve been teaching and studying chemistry for most of the time since the year 1962, which for most folks alive today was the Dark Ages. The one law of science that governs my discipline is called the Law of Conservation. Before and after a chemical ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: Catholic

Taking The Red Pill To Escape Satan's Matrix: Coming To The End Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 1, 2022

Are you ready for the truth? Growing up in this world there was always a splinter in my mind. I was taught a particular way of life. I didn’t see anything beyond it. Life was a happy accident. Get rich. Have a family. Pay your taxes

“The Matrix is a system, Neo. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside, you look around, what do you see? Businessmen, teachers, lawyers, carpenters. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that system and that makes them our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 3, 2025

While all of us come to faith from a variety of different circumstances, the calling of Simon helps us to see that there are some commonalities among all conversions

When you and I come to faith in Jesus Christ, we do so from a variety of different circumstances. Some are younger (I was 5). Some are older - I know a woman who was in her late 80s when she came to faith. Some have lived simple lives, others have lived rather rambunctiously. Some have come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples (Luke 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 20, 2024

What can we learn from the attitude of the first disciples who accepted Jesus' call? Let's look at Luke 5.

How did the first disciples respond to Jesus calling them? How quickly did Jesus have conflict with religious leaders? Would Jesus be welcome in many of our churches? Let’s look at Luke 5. Did Jesus preach from a boat to crowds onshore? Now it happened that while the crowd was pressing around Him ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Places An Importance On All Life! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2023

The animals and the fish were created to demonstrate God’s glory, and they were each given a command to multiply and reproduce according to their own kind. We must see that God's design for Creation is intentional, and done to show His majesty even in the smallest things!

Alpha and Omega, Part 4 God places an importance on all life! Genesis 1:20-25 Introduction - We’ve begun the year with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Just as a building requires a builder, a creation must have a Creator - Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; looking at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-25, Nehemiah 9:6, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 28, 2014

Fishers of men and fishermen share one thing in common: they must catch fish

Good morning. I want to start by asking you something. How many of you have ever been fishing before? Well I have. I enjoy getting out in the sun on the lake. It’s nice. But you know what I really enjoy doing when I go fishing? Actually catching fish. Wednesday night we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 16, 2017

Jesus calls us to fish for men? How do we do this?

Fishers of Men Mark 1:16-20 It was the morning after a bad night of fishing if we read in from Luke 5. The disciples were tired. Simon and Andrew were in one boat, and apparently James and John were in another. They were near shore and casting their nets. We get more details in Luke, but for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, Luke 5:1-11, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Feb 12, 2023

Some responses from unbelievers and many Christians when they are invited to church might be: “I can worship anywhere.” “I like to worship while I fish." "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." What response can we give?

************ Why does God tell us not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together? Don’t stop meeting together. Some would say "I can worship anywhere. I like to worship while I fish." Others might say, "I learn just as much staying home and watching a preacher on TV." But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 4:12, 1 Corinthians 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Genesis 2:18, James 5:16, Matthew 18:19-20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Maybe? Maybe Not?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 16, 2021

Even a dead fish can float downstream? Let us consider wasted potential.

MAYBE? MAYBE NOT? … By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Timothy 5:6 But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth. THE TRAGEDY OF LIFE IS WHAT DIES INSIDE OF A PERSON WHILE THEY STILL LIVE. Albert Schweitzer. We stay the same and POTENTIAL: showing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:6, Ephesians 5:16, Galatians 6:10, Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eye Gates - Supernatural Seeing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 28, 2020

This sermon is about our eyes being Eye Gates that allow us to live an Abundant Life in Jesus Christ - 1. Focus On Jesus - Hebrew 12:2; 2. See Yourself as a Nevertheless Person instead of a Now Way Person - Luke 5 and Luke 10

Scripture: Luke 11:34; Matthew 6:22 Theme: Eyes Title: Eye Gates - Supernatural Seeing INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! What an amazing year so far! Each day has been filled with God’s grace and wonders. Each day the LORD has given us time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34, Proverbs 4:25, Genesis 3:6, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 5:1-11, Luke 10:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Now That I Am A Christian, Now What

Contributed by John Wright on Jul 9, 2020

Yes, I have became a Christians, but there needs to be more. I don't feel the connection. Now that I am a Christian, not what?

Introduction: How long have you been a Christian? Maybe months or years. You followed the steps of salvation. 1. Belief 2. Repentance 3. Confession 4. Baptism 5. Living a Christian Life Yes, I have done all those, but there needs to be more, I do not feel the connection. Now that I am a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Baby In Christ Or A Child Growing In The Grace Of God? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Are you a Baby in Christ or a Child Growing in the Grace of God? We can experience real joy through our spiritual growth.

Are you a babe in Christ or a Child Growing in the Grace of God? Straight into the question: Are you perfect? In Matthew 5:48 Jesus says “you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect.” Did Jesus really say that? Did Jesus really mean what he said? Over the years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle For The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 1, 2021

The media is full of “heart-healthy” tips that we should follow, but even more importantly are the efforts we make to safeguard our spiritual hearts, or what Solomon calls the wellspring of our spiritual life. Learn more about this battle for our hearts in this Sunday’s message.

The Battle for the Heart Introduction Last week we looked at the battle for our minds, and I ended saying, “That while the battle we are in is spiritual, the primary ground that this battle is fought is in our minds. But what ultimately determines the victory is the place we give to Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Denomination: Foursquare