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Scripture and Sermon Slides. January 26, 2014 Rev. John W. Landis, DMin. Gospel Reading. Matthew 4:12-2. 12. When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee.
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Scripture and Sermon Slides January 26, 2014 Rev. John W. Landis, DMin
Gospel Reading Matthew 4:12-2
12. When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he returned to Galilee.
13. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area ofZebulun and Naphtali––
14. so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15. “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles--
16. the people who sat in darknesshave seen a great light,and for those who sat in the region and shadow of deathlight has dawned.”
17. From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
18. As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea--for they were fishermen.
19. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make youfish for people.”
21. As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them.
22. Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him.
23. Jesus a went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.
Gone Fishin’ Matthew 4:12-23 January 26, 2014 Rev. John W. Landis, DMin
Fishermen(Particularly the ones Jesus chose) • Hard workers • Teamwork • Courageous • Peter was a leader • Had some business savvy
Like everything else if you like fishing you will be good at it . . .
Why? If you want to “stay alive” “GOD SAYS SO!”
Have to know what you are fishing for! • Who • Millenials • Couples • Seniors • Unchurched • Previously churched
Why? • Makes a difference WHERE you “fish” • You find different people in different places • Makes a difference WHO fishes! • Who is most likely to communicate? • Makes a difference WHEN you fish • When are they most receptive? • Makes a difference HOW you “fish” • Rod or Net • “Bait”
“Net” • Used with a large quantity of people • Evangelists • Like Billy Graham • Marketing campaigns • Camp • Revivals • Special Church services • Ie Christmas and Easter NOT MANY STAY
“Rod” • Individual • Small Group • Develop relationships from relationships People are more likely to stay!
“BAIT” (What is attractive to those you want to attract?) • The show • Music • Preaching • Drama • The sanctuary • IeCrystal Cathedral
“BAIT” (What is attractive to those you want to attract?) • The lifestyle • The benefit • Sunday school for Kids • Bible School for kids • Youth Group
“BAIT” (What is attractive to those you want to attract?) • The structure • The teaching • The example
“BAIT” • Sometimes they just “eat the bait” • Has to be offered in good faith! • In other words you can’t manipulate • You can’t get angry of get your feelings hurt if they don’t want it • If one doesn’t work . . . Try another!
Can’t leave them hang too long or they will die!(or jump back in the water and swim away!)
Need to: • Prepare them • Give them a chance to explore • Answer their questions • Teach them • Help them find what the need and their gifts • Integrate them • Disciple them • Send them back out!
