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FISHING FOR MEN IN THE PHILIPPINES (MATT. 4:17-22). (By Ron Halbrook). Introduction : 1. Matt. 4:17-22 Jesus Proclaimed His Kingdom, & Prepared Men to Proclaim His Kingdom. 2. The Work of Saving Souls Is Twofold. 3. Wherever the Gospel Goes, Both Phases Are Imperative!.
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FISHING FOR MENIN THE PHILIPPINES(MATT. 4:17-22) (By Ron Halbrook)
Introduction: 1. Matt. 4:17-22 Jesus Proclaimed His Kingdom, & Prepared Men to Proclaim His Kingdom. 2. The Work of Saving Souls Is Twofold. 3. Wherever the Gospel Goes, Both Phases Are Imperative! FISHING FOR MENIN THE PHILIPPINES
A. Jesus Set Pattern (Matt. 4) 1. Vv. 12-17, 23-25 Prepared for Gospel to Go to All the World 2. Vs. 17 Introduced the Kingdom 3. Vv. 18-22 Began to Train Men New Testament Patternof Fishing for Men
B.Matt. 28:18-20 Great Commission Confirms Pattern 1.Apostles Preach: Men Learn How to Receive Salvation 2.Disciples Learn All He Commanded: Including “Go & Teach” New Testament Patternof Fishing for Men
C. Apostles Followed Pattern 1.Acts 1:8Apostles’ Testimony: To All Men 2.Acts 8:1-4First Converts: Fishers of Men 3. Saul Followed Pattern Acts 9:1-2, 18-22 Converted, Then Fished Acts 16:1-3 Taught Timothy to Fish New Testament Patternof Fishing for Men
D. Pattern Perpetuated to End of Time 1.2 Tim. 2:2 Timothy: Train Men to Train Men 2.1 Pet. 3:15Peter Taught Saints to Fish 3. 2 Pet. 1:12-15 Peter’s Instruction for All Future Ages New Testament Patternof Fishing for Men
A. Two Recent Trips: Convert Lost, Train Preachers 1.Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 David Halbrook, Keith Greer, Ron Often to Mixed Audiences 2.Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004Harry Osborne, Ron Mostly to Train Preachers 3. Seven Weeks: Ron 123 Lessons 4. Seven Weeks: 80 Baptized II. Fishing for MenIn the Philippines
B. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 Concentrate on Luzon 1.Requested: Kingdom, Marriage 2.Worship, Baptism, Be Steadfast, Rejoice, The Cup, Benevolence, Why Assemble, Victory, Heaven… 3. Q & A Sessions 4. Error: The Church 1 Phase of Kg. 5. With Lordy Salunga: Angeles City Church of Christ Zambales Prov.: Disciples of Christ II. Fishing for MenIn the Philippines
B. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 Concentrate on Luzon 6.With Domie Jacob: Isabela & Nearby Provinces 7.With Rody Gumpad: Tuguegarao, Cagayan Prov. Jimmy Domingo at Lana 8. Danny Tiongson in Pamplona 9. Ilocos Region, 100 Churches 10. With Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino Valencia & Tagbilaran City, Bohol II. Fishing for MenIn the Philippines
C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao 1. Two Weeks with Rody Gumpad at Tuguegarao, Cagayan How to Study the Bible, O.T. Survey, N.T. Survey, N.T. Church, Basic Bible Doct., Issues That Divide Brethren, Church History, Preacher’s Life & Work II. Fishing for MenIn the Philippines
C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao 2. One Week with Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino at Cagayan de Oro on Mindanao Survey of Bible, Undenominational Christianity, Worship, How Study Bible, Bible Authority, Work of Church, Holy Spirit, Baptism, Calvinism, Premillennialism, Catholic, Mormon, Jeh. Witness, Armstrong, 7th Day Adventist II. Fishing for MenIn the Philippines
C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao 3. Last Week with Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino on Mindanao & Panay Surigao, Mindano: Typhoon Roxas, Panay D. God Blessed Hebron Ln.: Opening Doors of Opportunity II. Fishing for MenIn the Philippines
A. Today Here Follow Pattern Set by Jesus 1. Rom. 1:14-17; 10:1-3, 14 Be Determined, Prayerful, Persistent, Zealous Fishers of Men! 2. 2 Tim. 2:1-3 Be Strong, Determined, Sacrificial to Train Others as Fishers of Men! B. Everyone Find His Talent, Do His Part! 1. Eph. 4:16 Every member must function. 2. Num. 13:30-31 “We are well able” by faith in God. 3. Isa. 6:8 “Here am I; send me.” III. Fishing for MenHere at Home
Conclusion: 1. Jesus came “to seek & to save that which was lost” (Lk. 19:10). 2. Jesus said, “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad” (Matt. 12:30). Christ calls unfaithful Christians: Repent, return to your first love (Rev. 2:4-5). Christ calls sinners in the world: Repent, obey the gospel (Acts 3:19) FISHING FOR MENIN THE PHILIPPINES