Sermon Cloud

Growing by Encountering God

Jonathan Rue

Luke 5:1-11

Growing in God Series

09.20.09

All living things grow

Our spiritual lives should be growing

At Joshua House, we have a process for growing:

Encounter God, Discover Community, Love the World

Spiritual growth begins by encountering God

Peter listens to Jesus speak to the crowd (v. 1-3)

Spiritual growth continues through encountering God

Peter hears Jesus speak directly to him (v. 4)

Peter responds in obedience  (v. 5)

            Peter is surprised by God’s blessing  (v. 6-7,10)

One sign that you’re growing: greater awareness of sin  (v. 8)

The goal of growth: following Jesus, not Jesus following you  (v. 11)