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  LUKE 5:1
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: 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.

Topics: "Living in the Spirit", "Service to God"
Scripture References: Luke 5:4

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DESCRIPTION
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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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CONTENT
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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.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/luke-51/
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