1. FISHERS OF MEN Becoming a Committed Fisherman
Rev. Robert J. Smith
Pastor
Colonial Hills
Baptist Church

2. Matthew 4:18-22
18And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

3. Fishers of Men – Follow Jesus
19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

4. Fishers of Men – Follow Jesus
23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Luke 9:23 (KJV)

5. Fishers of Men – Follow Jesus
5And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 (KJV)

6. Fishers of Men – Give Jesus First Place
20And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 22And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

7. Fishers of Men – Give Jesus First Place
26If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:26 (KJV)

8. Fishers of Men – Give Jesus First Place
33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Matthew 6:33 (KJV)

9. Fishers of Men – Fish for People
19And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

10. Fishers of Men – Fish for People
18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:18-20 (KJV)

11. Fishers of Men – Fish for People
15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15 (KJV)

12. Fishers of Men – Fish for People
8But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8 (KJV)

13. Are you a Committed Fisherman?
Conclusion
Are you a Committed Fisherman?
Are you Following Jesus?
Are you giving Him First Place in Your Life?
Are you Fishing for People?