Sold out (2)

Sold out for Jesus

Luke 5: 1-11

Luke 5:1–11 (NKJV)

1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret,

2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.

3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.

4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”

5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”

6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.

7 So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.

8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”

9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken;

10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”

11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.

Intro: T-Shirt. Are we really sold out to Jesus? (Sell outs) I Etc….. Are we sold out or just getting by. 100% ½ hearted attitude?

Talk about ministering. It’s about going above and beyond. Elab.....

Great men of the Bible:

1. Noah

2. Abraham

3. Daniel

4 .Shad, Mesahc, Aben. 5. Paul

6. The disciples

In our lives: 1.Share Jesus

2.Serve Jesus

3.Faithful to whatever ministries He has called you to do.

4. Willing to do what ever Jesus calls us to do. Even when we don’t understand.

5. John 14:15 “If you love me keep my commandments”. Mt 5:44

Matthew 5:44 NKJV

44 But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

If we are sold out for Jesus, lost people we get saved, Christians around us will grow. We will grow. Get the picture: In these verses, the ministry of Jesus had begun. 1stmiracle. 6 disciples were with him. They had been with him a Samaria.

They were not with him at Nazareth was rejected Now we see Peter back fishing. Jesus is going to call them into service. The question to them will be, are you ready to be sold out for me? How do we become sold out Jesus?

I. Listen to his word. VS 1-3

Luke 5:1

Luke 5:1 NKJV

1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret,

Vs. 1 “The press” Came to hear the word of God. a. First step being sold out Jesus. Hearing the word of God. 1. And God said unto Noah. 2. And the Lord said unto Abram. 3. Moses: God called unto him out of the midst of the bush. 4. And the Lord said unto Joshua. 5. And the Lord said unto Samuel. 6. Jeremiah: The word of the Lord came unto me saying. 7. Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah. 8. Paul: and the Lord said unto him arise and go into the city and it shall be told thee what to do. 9. And the Lord said unto …………. b. How we here the word of the Lord. Preaching, Sunday School, youth church, children church. Best way, Quiet time alone with him. Elab……. c. When he calls us and whatever he calls us to do, we must be willing.

Luke 5:2 (NKJV)

2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.

Vs. 2 we have 2 ships, There is Peter, Andrew with him, James and John. Been fishing, washing nets, all their lives. Comfort zone. Jesus is about to call them out of their comfort zone. 2. Sold out Jesus, must be willing to get out of your comfort zone. 1. I can’t. I’ve never. What If I fail? If the Lord has “said unto us” he must have a way. Proverbs 3:5 2. Remember what he has done for us. Peter had already seen……Elab. Now he hears the words again.

Vs.3

Luke 5:3 NKJV

3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.

a. Peter being obedient simple task. What if Peter would told the Lord no. I’m tried, we’ve fished all night. I want to get home and go to sleep? b. He would have missed out on something great. c. What have we missed out on when we don’t do as God calls us to do? d. Peter is obedient to do something that may have seemed small. e. Not sure what Jesus preached, but it was preparing Peter, Andrew, James and John. f. What ever it is for us he will prepare us. There is always a greater task ahead.

II. We obey the word of the Lord. Vs. 4,5

Luke 5:4 NKJV

4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”

VS 4 a. How often do we here God’s word but don’t respond? Why? Fear, lack of faith, just don’t understand how. Never done it before. b. Peter had just heard Jesus preach and his commandment. Let down your nets. Peter’s response. VS 5

Luke 5:5 NKJV

5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.”

“toiled” Means labored C. What is our response when the Lord calls us to service? 1. I can’t. Phil. 4:13 2. I’ve never. Exodus 3:11,12 3. I’ve tried before. This is what Peter just told Jesus. We fished all night, caught nothing. Satan wants us to give up. Person you’ve witness to time and time again, NOTHING. D. For we’re sold out to Jesus, we wont give up, we want quit. Even when we don’t understand Myself, call to the ministry. What is it that you are being called to do? Faith...... 1. Peter, nevertheless at thy word. This shows faith in Christ and obedience to him. a. This is how we have to be. There are results to being obedient.

Exodus 3:12 NKJV

12 So He said, “I will certainly be with you. And this shall be a sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall serve God on this mountain.”

III. The result of obedience. VS 6-7

Luke 5:6 NKJV

6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.

A. Great multitude of fish.. Elab on the catch of fish. Why? Not make money show who he was, ENCOURAGEMENT. God will put a multitude in our lives to encourage us. Summer Joy. Lord will use people, events, encourage us, to show us though him we can do all things, we can be sold out to him.

VS 7

Luke 5:7 NKJV

7 So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.

IV. To be sold out, realize who Jesus is. VS 8-9

Luke 5:8–9 NKJV

8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken;

Vs. 8, 9 O, Lord...... I am a sinner. To be sold out, must be saved. Elab… A. Peter, seeing this great miracle, Jesus was Lord, the one who could do all things. Peter was “astonished” amazed or dumbfounded. Elab being amazed.

B. To be sold out to Jesus, all things are possible thru him. Matt. 19:26

Matthew 19:26 NKJV

26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

1. Our greatest fears.

2. The things that are impossible for us to do.

c. Peter had fish all night, nothing. Now because he was obedient. Elab.

When we truly believe Matt. 19:26 we can be sold out.

V. We must follow him. Vs. 10,11

Luke 5:10 NKJV

10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”

In Matt. “Follow me” (what he didn’t say) a. What does it mean to follow Jesus?

Luke 5:11 NKJV

11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.

1. Vs. 11 “they forsook all and followed him” laid aside. ALL 2. What are you willing to lay aside to be sold out to Jesus? a. 1. Over time 2.changing jobs. 3. Giving up a hobby. 4. Giving a bad habit. Anything that is keeping us from being sold out to Jesus, forsake, (lay aside) and follow him. End what about you. Are you sold out? Are you willing? Listen to his word, obey his word, see the results. Are you saved?