BUILDING A CHURCH FOR TODAY’S GENERATION

SEPT. 26, 2012
JESUS LOOKS FOR DISCIPLES
Matthew 4:18-22

I. The choice of Jesus (V. 18)
He saw two brothers.

Three reasons why you are important to God:
1. Because of who we are.
2. Because of what we cost.
3. Because of what we can become.

Man surveys the crowd and values it by:

1. We look at each other with the eyes of what they were.
2. We see people for what they are today.

God surveys the crowd and values it by:

1. We look at each other with the eyes of what they were.
2. We see people for what they are today.

II. The call of Jesus (V. 19)

Come follow me and I will make you fishers of men.

The significance of a call depends upon:
1. It has to do with who calls.
2. It has to do with what they say.
3. Where I am at in my own life.

Our life, once stretched, never regains its original dimension.

III. The challenge of Jesus (V. 19)
I will make you.

What made the challenge irresistible?
1. Jesus took responsibility for their success.
2. Jesus gave them hope.
3. Jesus gave them vision.

IV. The concerns of Jesus.
1. Relationships.
2. Growth.
3. Fruitfulness.
4. Obedience.

(V. 20) Immediately they left their nets and followed Him.

LOOK THEM OVER

“Lord, as you “Look Me Over,” it’s unbelievable that you would choose me to help build your Kingdom. I accept the challenge to follow you into the exciting journey of ministry. I admit that I’m a little fearful and have areas in my life that you must change before you can use me. Nevertheless, today I make myself available to you.” Love, _____________________________________

Areas of my life that need to be changed: