Caught People Catch People | Matt Cohen | Grimké Chapel

Matt Cohen preached from Luke 5:1–11 — the miraculous catch of fish — calling pastors and pastors-in-training to a lifetime of faithful, bold, joyful, optimistic ministry. Drawing Peter forward as a model, Cohen showed that this is no story about fish but a sign: Jesus is sovereign over the catch, and he loves to save sinners through ordinary servants who never grow bored holding out the gospel. The exhortation is simple and steadying — caught people catch people, so keep your eyes on the One doing the catching, and go fishing for him.

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SKIP AHEAD.
(00:00) Reading: Luke 5:1–11
(02:55) Jesus's Miracles Are Signs, Not Bare Displays of Power
(06:29) Part 1: Jesus Will Save People
(11:07) Why This Miracle, Why Now?
(15:46) Encouragement for Cheerful, Optimistic Pastoral Ministry
(18:05) Part 2: Through His People
(20:25) 1. People Who Obey Immediately
(23:05) 2. People Who Are Humble
(25:30) 3. People Who Are Clear on the Mission
(29:04) 4. People Who Know They Have a New Profession
(30:47) 5. People Who Preach Even When Circumstances Aren't Ideal

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