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Chuck Smith

Luke 5:1

Chuck Smith

Jesus teaches us how to live in the Spirit realm, to be saved to serve, and to use what we have in dependence on God.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the importance of living in the Spirit realm and maintaining close contact with Jesus, which begins with surrendering control of one's life. He illustrates how obedience to God's word can lead to unexpected results, as seen in Peter's fishing experience. Smith encourages believers to launch out into deeper waters of service, prayer, and Bible study, rather than remaining in overfished shores. He highlights the necessity of using what we have while depending on God for success, and he calls for an attitude of expectancy in our service to God.

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Intro: Jesus enjoyed out of doors.

I. LIVING IN THE SPIRIT REALM.

A. Contact with Jesus.

1. First when a man turns over control of life.

2. Continued contact with Him.

3. Close contact with Him.

B. Obedience to the Master's Word.

1. Even if things seem unlikely.

A. Peter fishing all night.

B. Spirit realm higher than physical.

C. unexpected large results.

II. SAVED TO SERVE.

A. Launch out.

1. Saved to serve.

B. Launch out into the deep.

1. Ambition in service.

a. Shore waters overfished.

b. Too many trying to drag from one church to another.

2. Personal deeps all around us.

a. Deeps in prayer.

b. Deeps in Bible study.

C. Use what you have.

1. Let down your nets.

a. Shamgar.

b. David.

c. Dorcas.

2. While using what you have must be dependence on God.

a. Their nets were breaking.

D. Expectancy in service.

1. For a draught.

Sermon Outline

  1. Living in the Spirit Realm
  2. Saved to Serve
  3. Launch out
  4. Saved to serve
  5. Continued contact with Him
  6. Close contact with Him
  7. Launch out into the deep
  8. Ambition in service
  9. Peter fishing all night
  10. Spirit realm higher than physical
  11. Unexpected large results
  12. Deeps in prayer
  13. Deeps in Bible study
  14. Personal deeps all around us
  15. Use what you have
  16. Let down your nets
  17. Shamgar
  18. David
  19. Dorcas
  20. Expectancy in service
  21. For a draught

Key Quotes

“Even if things seem unlikely.” — Chuck Smith
“Their nets were breaking.” — Chuck Smith
“For a draught.” — Chuck Smith

Application Points

  • We must be willing to turn over control of our lives to Jesus and seek Him in obedience to His Word.
  • We must have ambition in service and be willing to go beyond what is comfortable and familiar.
  • We must trust in God's power and provision and be willing to take risks and step out in faith.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I establish a close contact with Jesus?
By turning over control of your life to Him and continuing to seek Him in obedience to His Word.
What does it mean to launch out into the deep in service?
It means to have ambition in service, to be willing to go beyond what is comfortable and familiar, and to use what you have in dependence on God.
How can I expectancy in service?
By trusting in God's power and provision, and by being willing to take risks and step out in faith.
What is the importance of obedience to the Master's Word?
Obedience to the Master's Word is essential for living in the Spirit realm and experiencing God's power and provision in our lives.
How can I use what I have in service?
By being willing to let down your nets, to use what you have in dependence on God, and to trust in His power and provision.

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