Text: Acts 1:1-14
Most people are living busy lives, running here and there with all sorts of obligations and commitments. As a result, many are distracted from the mission that Jesus calls us to. In this message, we learn how the mission isn’t an additional thing we must add to our lives. Instead, it should be at the very heart of who we are and what we do so that as we are going, we go intentionally as missionaries for Jesus.
Text: Matthew 5:14-16
When fishing, every fisherman understands that he must use the right bait to get the fish’s attention. In fishing for men, it is also important that we get the attention of those we are trying to reach. It is not loud words, bold professions, or clever strategies that are most effective. This message shows us what Jesus Himself explained we must do and what must be true in our life if we are to be an effective fisher of men.
Text: John 4:3-30, 39-42
Jesus commissioned His early disciples to fish for men. He then spent the next three years investing in them and teaching them how to fish for men. As rookie fishermen, they were constantly looking to Jesus for direction and instruction, which He gave through His words and His actions. Fortunately for us, the Master fisherman is still directing and instructing us today. In this message, we look closely at His example so that we, too, can be effective fishers of men.
Text: Acts 4:5-35
Prayer is a vital part of following Jesus. It is the means through which we experience the power of God. However, many times our busy lives and misplaced priorities cause us to neglect this vital practice, thus leaving us void of God’s power at work in us and through us. This message reveals the direct relationship between fishing for men and prayer. We can’t be and will not be effective at reaching men if prayer is not at the core of our witness for Christ.