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Explore " fisher of men" with insightful episodes like "Do You Want To Fish", "The Prophet King - Audio", "Follow Me - Part 4", "Follow Me - Part 3" and "Follow Me - Part 2" from podcasts like ""Tower Hill Church", "Salem Magley Church Podcast", "The Commands of Christ Podcast", "The Commands of Christ Podcast" and "The Commands of Christ Podcast"" and more!
Episodes (33)
The Prophet King - Audio
One of the less spoken of roles of Jesus in the gospels was prophet. Though this part of his ministry often gets shoved to the side, it's placed front and center in the gospels.
In this sermon, Pastor Chris unpacks Jesus' prophetic word to the people of the first century and the people of today. What is this prophetic word? A call to repent, for the kingdom of God is coming.
The more we look at this prophetic word, the more that we see that Jesus is calling on the people of the world to repent from their rebellion and follow him. Jesus calls on people because he wants to shine his light into their darkness and remake them into the people they were created to be.
Jesus' prophetic word is hopeful for more than just the individual. Rather than just being an individual thing, it's good news for the whole world. Because the coming kingdom means that God's rule, reign, and power is coming to the earth to through off the chains of sin, evil, and injustice so that the world might be remade into a place of harmony, hope, and peace.
Salem Magley Church Podcast
enJanuary 22, 2023
Follow Me - Part 4
Our focus determines our effectiveness. Just as a sheep will only follow one shepherd, so we as believers in Christ can only follow one Lord. It is easy to think we are following Jesus when, in reality, many other things compete with how we follow Him. These can include relationships, possessions, or even ministry. Following Jesus with all our hearts means that He is our central focus. In this, our supreme love for Him governs all other relationships and priorities.
As we follow Christ, we find that the key to reaching others for Him is being filled with Him! When we give God the right to guide, lead, and direct our lives, Christ’s life within us will bless and minister to those around us. The more Christ increases in our lives, the more we can invest in the lives of others for eternity. This is how we can walk as "fishers of men."
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
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Follow Me - Part 3
Are we willing to follow Jesus wherever He leads? Or do we say that we trust Him while we reserve the right to make our own decisions? Following Jesus means trusting Christ to determine the direction of our lives -- even when it doesn’t make sense. Join Nate and Gabe as they talk about following the Shepherd Who is trustworthy.
As we follow Christ, we find that the key to reaching others for Him is being filled with Him! When we give God the right to guide, lead, and direct our lives, Christ’s life within us will bless and minister to those around us. The more Christ increases in our lives, the more we can invest in the lives of others for eternity. This is how we can walk as "fishers of men."
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Follow Me - Part 2
Following Jesus is about getting to know and listening to His voice. Listening takes time — and it competes with the many noises and distractions of a busy life. But if we take the time to still our hearts and listen to God’s voice, we will learn to trust Him and follow where He leads. Join Nate and Gabe as they share examples of what it means to follow Christ.
As we follow Christ, we find that the key to reaching others for Him is being filled with Him! When we give God the right to guide, lead, and direct our lives, Christ’s life within us will bless and minister to those around us. The more Christ increases in our lives, the more we can invest in the lives of others for eternity. This is how we can walk as "fishers of men."
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetwork
Follow Me - Part 1
When Jesus approached two fishermen with a life-changing call, they embraced the call wholeheartedly. To these men, following Jesus meant a complete change of identity and purpose. Jesus gives the same invitation to those who desire to follow Him today.
As we follow Christ, we find that the key to reaching others for Him is being filled with Him! When we give God the right to guide, lead, and direct our lives, Christ’s life within us will bless and minister to those around us. The more Christ increases in our lives, the more we can invest in the lives of others for eternity. This is how we can walk as "fishers of men."
Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.com
Study guide includes:
- Scriptures referenced in podcast
- Review of Old Testament context
- Guide for Scripture meditation
- Questions for application and prayer
For more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.com
Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleship
2021: Our Year of Following Jesus - PDF
2021: Our Year of Following Jesus
2021: Our Year of Following Jesus - Audio
2021: Our Year of Following Jesus
Fisher of Men: Peter's Restoration
Peter's stunning and dramatic fall is met by the even more stunning and dramatic forgiveness of Jesus. In this story we see the incredible reversals that happen in Peter through the reconciling and restoring work of Jesus.
Peter's Restoration
Peter's stunning and dramatic fall is met by the even more stunning and dramatic forgiveness of Jesus. In this story we see the incredible reversals that happen in Peter through the reconciling and restoring work of Jesus.
Peter's Denials
Peter's self-confidence led him to follow Jesus at a distance as he was led away to trial. But it also set him up for a dramatic and stunning fall. He would deny Jesus not once, but three times and not in high profile circumstances, but amidst accusations from a servant girl. But, as the gaze of Jesus catches his eye it not only exposes his failures and brokenness, it also offers and equally stunning and dramatic loving forgiveness.
Keeping Watch with Jesus
As he toils in the garden, Jesus asks Peter to keep watch with him. In so doing, he's redirecting a self-confident Peter away from self effort and toward dependence upon God. It the presence of God and through prayer, our intentions becomes conformed to God and his kingdom.
Fisher of Men: The Barrenness of Religion
Jesus' cursing of a fig tree is meant to show his disciples the danger of external religion. This story, married with the cleansing of the temple, points out that while everything might look good from a distance, the truth is that religion cannot produce what God desires - a heart bent toward him.
The Barrenness of Religion
Jesus' cursing of a fig tree is meant to show his disciples the danger of external religion. This story, married with the cleansing of the temple, points out that while everything might look good from a distance, the truth is that religion cannot produce what God desires - a heart bent toward him.
The Forgiven Forgive
Contrary to Peter's inquiry, forgiveness is not a religious action to be counted. Instead it's the natural overflow of the gospel in our lives. The King has infused his kingdom with a culture of forgiveness. And when we are truly impacted by his forgiveness, we cannot help but forgive as well.
Jesus Only
When Peter and two other disciples witness the transfiguration of Jesus, they are overwhelmed and want the experience to continue. But Peter's offer of building three tabernacles for Jesus, Moses and Elijah is quickly corrected by God. Too often we cloud the gospel with spiritual experience, futurism and religion and in so doing miss the sufficiency of Jesus only.
Fisher of Men: Who Do You Say I Am?
In a very famous account of his life, we find that Peter "the rock" believes Jesus is the Messiah, but quickly becomes Peter "the stumbling block" when he questions Jesus' method and mission of suffering. We, too, have a tendency to desire a king who secures us, not a suffering servant who asks us to join him.
A God Who Enters the Storm
Jesus miraculously walking on water was an act of power, but even more so an act of love. It demonstrates God's willingness to come from the security of the mountaintop into the storm to rescue humanity. And Peter models for us the exact right response - to abandon our manmade protections and go to Jesus.
Fisher of Men: Gospel Motivated Faith
When Peter walks on water and then sinks, Jesus calls him to more faith. What we find is that when we have Gospel-motivated faith, it does the miraculous in our lives.
Questions to Consider during prayer:
- How are you straining at the oars right now, trying to retain control?
- How have you experienced the presence of Jesus lately? How might you pursue the presence of Jesus more fully in the storm?
- Is there a sin, behavior, or pattern in life you'd like to change? How is it rooted in an inaccurate identity or lack of faith in Jesus' power, presence, or patience?
Impartial Awareness
In the midst of racial strife and injustice in our country, we can find hope in a God who is impartially aware and moving to bring healing. As the church, we should embody this as a way of life.