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To Please God

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 NLT 

Focus verse 

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT 

 Galatians 1:10 NLT 

Premise 

- There is an aspect of our walk with Christ Jesus that must be periodically and intentionally assessed and that is, that everything we do, say, and live must please Him. Pleasing God should be our goal and chief mission in the context of relationship with the father. Essentially our lives must please God as we press toward the day of His return. 

Fundamental Truths 

1. The absence of demonstrative faith is the absence of pleasure when pertaining to God being satisfied with us. Faith and only faith initiates the journey of perpetual satisfaction. 

 Hebrews 11:6 NKJV 

Genesis 15:6 NLT 

2. Pleasing God derives from a place of pure worship that is born out of sacrificial living. 

Romans 12:1 NIV 

Romans 8:12-14 NLT 

3. Carnality breeds conformity to sin while the spirit breeds transformation unto righteousness. It is impossible to worship, glorify, or even please God from the flesh. It must come from the spirit. 

Romans 8:8 AMP 

John 3:6 NKJV 

John 4:23-24 NKJV

4. Pleasing God should be intentional. Choosing to do what pleases the father is the posture of a son (child of God). Our motive, intent, and nature is revealed through our actions toward the father. 

John 8:29 NKJV 

2 Corinthians 5:9 NLT 

5. Answered prayer is guaranteed when pleasing God is priority. 

I John 3:22 NKJV 

John 15:7-8 NLT 

Scriptural Insight 

1. The reason behind God trusting you with an assignment, skill, talent, purpose, or anointing is never to win the approval of people but to glorify Him. 

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT a 

2. Your “why” behind what you do determines who is satisfied by it. If the goal is to please God then your actions must be geared towards fulfilling what is meaningful to Him. 

1 Thessalonians 2:4 b 

3. It is God and only God who can see the true motives of the heart but it is the word of God that reveals. Therefore the word of God should guide our hearts, mind, intent, and motives in order to bring satisfaction to God. 

1 Thessalonians 2:4 NLT

Proverbs 16:2 TPT 

Hebrews 4:12 NKJV 

Conclusion 

”That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.“ Ecclesiastes 12:13 NLT

Contending For What’s Holy! 

”And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?” So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?” Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so.“ 

Joshua 5:13-15 NKJV 

Premise 

⁃ As a collective body of believers with a single focus our mission, vision, and assignment in this Tampa Bay Area is strictly dependent upon our striving to compete, fight, assert, maintain, and wrestle with what God has set apart as His battle ground and operations center. When KHQ comes together on one accord we will see the agenda of God expressed through us as a portion of His body to complete the assignment given to us from the foundation of the World through out this region. 

Prophetic Insight 

1. A prerequisite upon the entrance of the promised land is the ability to not only see but perceive who and what is standing before you. It is only when the correct perspective is in place that you will understand the magnitude, scope and importance of what you are walking in! 

”And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, a Man stood opposite him with His sword drawn in His hand. And Joshua went to Him and said to Him, “Are You for us or for our adversaries?”“ 

Joshua 5:13 NKJV 

2. The postures of worship and hearing are battle weapons in the spirit especially in the context of forward movement. These weapons must be submitted to instruction that can propel destiny and solidify purpose. 

”So He said, “No, but as Commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped, and said to Him, “What does my Lord say to His servant?”“ 

Joshua 5:14 NKJV 

3. To properly contend for the future you must remove the objects of the past. When it is Holy there is a standard not to contaminate it with where you have been, what you use to think, and how you use to act. You and It are both now SET APART.

”Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so.“ 

Joshua 5:15 NKJV

Luke 16:19-31 NLT

Premise ⁃ The reality of heaven doesn’t cancel out the reality of hell. On the contrary having faith that heaven exist solidifies the validity of the existence of hell. Both are real places and will soon be a reality. The question is which reality will you choose?

Fundamental Truths

1. The lake of fire or hell was prepared for Satan and his demons (angels who
followed him)

”“Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.“ Matthew 25:41 NIV

2. Eternal separation from God is for those whose sins have not been forgiven.
While death is the payment for sin, life was granted because of the finished work of the cross!

”But as for the cowards and unbelieving and abominable [who are devoid of character and personal integrity and practice or tolerate immorality], and murderers, and sorcerers [with intoxicating drugs], and idolaters and occultists [who practice and teach false religions], and all the liars [who knowingly deceive and twist truth], their part will be in the lake that blazes with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”“
Revelation 21:8 AMP

”For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.“
Romans 6:23 NIV

3. Satan has no power to send anyone to hell. He only uses tricks, schemes,
stumbling blocks and temptation to lead people to sin. The one we should fear is God who created both heaven and hell.

”Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.“
Matthew 10:28 NIV

”Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.“
1 Peter 5:8 NIV

 ”Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.“
Matthew 4:1 NIV

”For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.“
Hebrews 4:15 NIV

4. The worst part of hell isn’t the excruciating pain from the fire or the memories of
how many times you could have fixed it or the constant beating and gnashing of teeth for eternity. But it is to be separated from God for eternity.

”He will punish those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. They will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his might on the day he comes to be glorified in his holy people and to be marveled at among all those who have believed. This includes you, because you believed our testimony to you.“ 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 NIV

”This is how it will be at the end of the age. The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous and throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.“ Matthew 13:49-50 NIV

5. The way to hell is SIN, but the way to eternal life is JESUS.

”Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.“ John 14:6 NIV

”Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”“ John 11:25-26 NIV

”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.“ John 3:16-17 NIV
⁃ If Jesus died for your sin that you may have eternal life why take the risk of
spending eternity separated from him?

Scriptural Insight

1. Eternal separation from God doesn’t just start and end with pain but is connected

Its UP From Here (A Synopsis On The Rapture)

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 NIV
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 NLT

Premise - Whether we like it or not the return of the Lord is near! And we have the golden responsibility of ensuring our hearts are correct, our lives are postured after the Lord in obedience, and that we also consistently share this message of the gospel with as many as possible with the hope of rescuing as many as possible from that dreadful day.

Fundamental Truths

1. We have this assurance in Christ that those who have accepted Jesus as Lord
and savior by believing in the finished work of the cross as well as the resurrection don’t die, we sleep. (Death is for those who have not accepted Jesus, rest is the benefit for those who have)

”Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.“ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 NIV

2. Those who have fallen asleep will rise first, then we who are still alive will follow.
(It is imperative to understand that sleep seems to only last a second.)

”According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.“
1 Thessalonians 4:15-16 NIV

3. It is not on earth that we will meet the Lord but in the air because the story isn’t
finished! Hope belongs to those in Christ!

”After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words.“ 1 Thessalonians 4:17-18 NIV

4. It is not the date that matters but the posture! No one knows the time therefore
we must always live with urgency and sensitivity understanding it can happen at any moment.

”Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don’t really need to write you. For you know quite well that the day of the Lord’s return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2 NLT

5. Don’t be fooled by people watering down the day or assuming because it hasn’t
happened yet that it won’t. The day is near and you won’t see it coming!

”When people are saying, “Everything is peaceful and secure,” then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman’s labor pains begin. And there will be no escape. But you aren’t in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won’t be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:3-4 NLT

6. Be alert and guarded living your life as if His return could happen at any second.

”For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don’t belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. Night is the time when people sleep and drinkers get drunk. But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.“ 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8 NLT

7. Rest assured that if you are in Christ that you are secure and will be with the Lord
but whatever you do don’t forget the responsibility of rescuing others by sharing this message of hope!

”For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just

Is This The End?...

Matthew 24:3-14 NIV

Premise ⁃ Fear of the end causes many to ignore the signs of the end not understanding that knowledge of the end prepares for the reality of the end otherwise you run the risk of missing the end.
Prophetic Insight

1. In order to prepare a strong defense against being deceived you must conquer ignorance that breeds fear and embrace truth that leads peace.

”Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name,
claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.“ Matthew 24:4-5 NIV

”Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.“ Ecclesiastes 7:12 NIV

”The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.“ Proverbs 1:7 NIV

2. Signs are the indication, evidence and marking of an era, person, or moment that leads us in the direction of what MUST HAPPEN. Therefore we are NOT alarmed but understand that things MUST occur in order for the story of God to be completed.

”You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.“ Matthew 24:6 NIV

3. The Lord is birthing a new era! And like all births, contractions are present and stand as a signal that it’s almost time! With this hope we hold on to the promise of Christ returning tighter than we have before.

”Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains.“
Matthew 24:7-8 NIV

”It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world. So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again; then you will rejoice, and no one can rob you of that joy.“ John 16:21-22 NLT

4. Although we don’t take it lightly, persecution comes with the territory. Therefore It is
incorrect for the disciple to expect to be liked or spoken well of. But be warned, never allow what others do or say make you turn away!

”“Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,“ Matthew 24:9-10 NIV

”Woe to you when all men speak well of you.....“ Luke 6:26a NKJV

”“If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. If you belonged to the world, it would love you as its own. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. That is why the world hates you. Remember what I told you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also. If they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours also.“ John 15:18-20 NIV

”You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.“ Matthew 10:22 NIV

5. The expectation of the Lord is that we would persevere through the times we live in
building endurance that produces patience. The secret is staying near the fire and building a firm and solid foundation that cannot be shaken!

”Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.“ Matthew 24:12-13 NIV

”Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.“ James 1:2-4 NLT

6. We have the responsibility of getting the gospel (good news) to the whole world that the end of the age may come. Who knows about the end but won’t share it?

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My Turn!

Zechariah 4:6-10 NKJV

Premise
⁃ God’s turn starts, when our turn ends.

Fundamental truths

1. Your life does NOT have to be miserable. There is a such thing as a life of peace,
purpose, and prosperity AFTER all the mistakes, disobedience and sin.

”The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.“
John 10:10 NKJV

”“If you will return, O Israel,” says the Lord, “Return to Me; And if you will put away your
abominations out of My sight, Then you shall not be moved. And you shall swear, ‘The Lord lives,’ In truth, in judgment, and in righteousness; The nations shall bless themselves in Him, And in Him they shall glory.”“
Jeremiah 4:1-2 NKJV

”Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Return to Me,” says the Lord of hosts, “and I will return to you,” says the Lord of hosts.“
Zechariah 1:3 NKJV

2. Though you have been called to a work in God, this time you won’t have to do it alone.
Yes it’s your responsibility but it is God who responds to the ability! Be weak, let Him be strong!

And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.“
II Corinthians 12:9 NKJV

”I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.“
Philippians 4:13 NKJV

”being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ;“
Philippians 1:6 NKJV

3. Our attention must never be on our past, the enemy, or doubters but on the future God has provided wrapped in mercy and dipped in grace. There is a divine focus that must be obtained without interference.

”So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?”“
Nehemiah 6:3 NKJV

Prophetic Insight

1. The work that needs to be completed, restored, and/or maintained in you, through you, and for you can and will only be done by the spirit of God. When we relinquish is when The Lord takes over!

”So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts.“
Zechariah 4:6 NKJV

2. God has the ability to cause what is impossible to become possible.

”‘Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone With shouts of “Grace, grace to it!” ’ ”“
Zechariah 4:7 NKJV

3. The intention of God is that we would make room for Him to step in and complete
everything we started but could not finish. The responsibility of the finished product is the Lord’s and the responsibility to obey the instruction to start is ours.

”“The hands of Zerubbabel Have laid the foundation of this temple; His hands shall also finish it. Then you will know That the Lord of hosts has sent Me to you.“
Zechariah 4:9 NKJV

4. What looks to be a small beginning in the hands of God is simply just that, a small
beginning. Our trust must be in the eyes of God that roams and sees ALL.

”For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the Lord, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.”“
Zechariah 4:10 NKJV

Jesus, the Deliverer

Luke 8:26-39 NLT

Premise: The longer you deal with an issue, the more likely it is that you and everyone else around you will believe that it will never change. There are things within each of
us that we have settled with because we’ve been dealing with it for so long and
it’s too much for us to conquer on our own. But if Jesus was able to deliver then, no situation that you’ve been dealing with is too hard for Jesus the deliverer to
deal with now.

Fundamental Truths:

1. In order for true deliverance to happen, you have to want it
Luke 8:26-27a
Psalms 34:17 NKJV

2. You have to believe in the one who can deliver you
Luke 8:27b-28a
James 2:19 NLT
Hebrews 11:6 NLT

Scriptural Insights:

1. The presence of Jesus exposes, highlights, and reveals what should
and/or should not be common. If what is currently in your life is at
war with Him you should be at war with it! Holiness is a weapon,
righteousness is a byproduct
Luke 8:28-29
I Peter 1:15-16 NKJV
Romans 7:23 NLT

2. Even when you’ve identified as what you’re struggling with, Jesus still
sees you and has the authority and power to deal with what’s been fighting
you. (Your struggle doesn’t define you, the word of the Lord does.
Therefore Christ bringing deliverance to our lives through His word
provides an indication that He is coming against what has come against us
in order to get us to the place of living and experiencing a Holy life at its full
potential.)
Luke 8:30-33
Matthew 28:18 NKJV

3. True deliverance results in you being the version of you God always
intended. But beware, you being who you were created to be may
intimidate those who were accustomed to your oppressed state.
Luke 8:34-36
2 Peter 1:3 NLT

4. Our responsibility after deliverance is to share with as many people as
possible what God is capable of doing using our own lives. Don’t join the
crowd’s response. They weren’t the ones who experienced His
transformative power but it is up to you to tell everyone about it!
Luke 8:37-39
Ephesians 5:8 NLT

Matthew 26:36-46 NIV 

Focus Verse 

”“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”“ Matthew 26:41 NIV 

Premise 

⁃ Focus is a byproduct of understanding the weight, magnitude, and impact of the assignment given. To maintain, one must grasp the importance and value of the agenda and or mission of the one who called us from the foundation of the world. 

Scriptural Insight 

1. Both trouble and sorrow are enemies to divine focus. During these moments you must learn to produce endurance that comes with remaining steadfast. 

”Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled.“ Matthew 26:36-37 NIV 

”Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.“ James 1:2-4 NLT

”Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.“ James 1:12 ESV 

2. Your circle must understand the assignment and know their role otherwise you run the risk of distraction and ineffectiveness. Keeping watch in times of extreme commitment is required so that while your humanity comes into agreement with the spirit you are covered. 

”Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”“ Matthew 26:38 NIV 

”Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.“ Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV 

”A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.“ Proverbs 11:13 NIV 

3. Being human means your soul will always be at constant war with the spirit. Staying focused means no matter what, conviction always trumps or overrides the conscious. 

”Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”“ Matthew 26:39 NIV 

”For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want.“ Galatians 5:17 NIV 

4. Sleeping on a job is a reason for termination. Because of this truth we must ensure we are focused to the point of removing comfortability and dependency in order to maintain the frequency to produce God’s reality. 

”Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” he asked Peter.“ Matthew 26:40 NIV 

”If you spend all your time sleeping, you’ll grow poor. So wake up, sleepyhead! Don’t sleep on the job. And then there will be plenty of food on your table.“ Proverbs 20:13 TPT

5. The spirit is wired to be faithful to the cause of God but the flesh or carnal nature of humanity is constantly at war with the things of God. Therefore, divine focus implies the capacity as well the capability to stay in tune and in touch with God’s agenda. The temptation isn’t necessarily sin, but everything that will lead to it and cause you to miss the mark canceling the assignment. 

The Danger Of IGNOREance

2 Peter 3:2-18 NLT

Premise ⁃ Ignorance precedes destruction. Therefore coming into the knowledge of Christ Jesus is the path of and to life.

Fundamental Truths

1. Ignorance precedes destruction. Only an ignorant person assumes they are wise
with no knowledge.

Hosea 4:6 NKJV
Jude 1:10 NIV

2. Ignorance darkens the understanding, hardens the heart and creates separation
from God.

Ephesians 4:18 NIV

3. Ignorance can paint the illusion or façade of truth and wisdom but in the end only
leads to death because of its earthly and demonic nature.

James 3:15 NKJV
Proverbs 14:12 NKJV

4. Ignorance denies Christ assuming human thinking is enough. Don’t be fooled,
Christ is the only way!

Colossians 2:8 NLT
John 14:6 NKJV
Proverbs 2:6 NIV

5. Ignorance suppresses faith and deafens the ears. We combat ignorance with
faith born out of hearing.

Romans 10:17 NKJV
Romans 10:14 NIV

Scriptural Insight

1. While God gives grace for ignorance He has the expectation that we learn of Him
and change.

Acts 17:30 NIV

2. Wisdom is granted when we ask God who is the supplier of all knowledge.

James 1:5-8 NLT

3. There are depths to the knowledge and mysteries of God and it is our duty to
search them out through communion, and fellowship with the Lord through word study, prayer, and service.

Romans 11:33 NIV
Isaiah 55:6-7 NIV

4. The expectation of the Lord is that we come into the knowledge of HIM producing
Holy fear that refuses to despise wisdom and instructions.

Colossians 1:10 NIV
Proverbs 1:7 NKJV
Ephesians 1:17-21 NIV

Luke 5:1-11 NKJV 

Premise 

⁃ The command to go deeper indicates that the effort given so far has been shallow with the illusion of limitations but in reality a lack of faith and instruction. On the other hand, The command to “let down your nets” indicates you have held your nets and have not caught anything. Or in other words you have tried your way long enough, now try the Lord’s. 

1. We cannot fear following instructions for they are the means to getting to what’s next. Because of this truth we must have the faith to obey understanding that The Lord knows exactly what’s He’s doing. 

“So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught them multitudes from the boat.” 

Luke 5:1-3 NKJV 

2. Never allow stubbornness, pride, or familiarity to prevent you from receiving the benefits of the promise. To get different results we must yield to the instructions of the Lord that we may experience breakthroughs in purpose that yields results that are pleasing to the Lord and not only satisfactory to men. 

“When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.””

Luke 5:4-5 NKJV 

3. Proof that we have followed the instructions of the Lord is that we possess uncommon results in the field we have availed to him. These results come from obedience that activate grace to produce favor. Is your net breaking? 

“And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.” 

Luke 5:6-7 NKJV 

4. The acknowledgment and acceptance of Grace allows us to comprehend that the results given are a work of the Lord and not of our own hands. Therefore it is imperative to know that Grace is born out of humility. 

“When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken;” 

Luke 5:8-9 NKJV 

5. In our obedience to the command of the Lord to Launch out into the deep we must be clear of this notion, that the goal of every gift, skill, talent, resource, and grace is to submit it to the Lord allowing it/them to yield results for HIS kingdom and not our own. 

“”And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”” Luke 5:10b NKJV