Whether Jesus was speaking to large crowds or small groups, He made sure everyone was clear on what it meant to follow Him. Jesus is not looking for fans…He’s looking for followers. Followers who understand that there is no forgiveness without repentance, there is no salvation without surrender, there is no life without death, and there is no believing without following. Today we begin our six week journey from fan’s of Jesus to followers of Jesus. (~Not a Fan Pastor’s Kit)

Finally, peacemaking involves a commitment to restoring damaged relationships and negotiating just agreements. When we forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us and seek solutions that satisfy other’s interests as well as our own, the debris of conflict is cleared away and the door is opened for genuine peace. (Ken Sande ~ Peace Maker P. 13)

Finally, peacemaking involves a commitment to restoring damaged relationships and negotiating just agreements. When we forgive others as Jesus has forgiven us and seek solutions that satisfy other’s interests as well as our own, the debris of conflict is cleared away and the door is opened for genuine peace. (Ken Sande ~ Peace Maker P. 13)

When others fail to see their contributions to a conflict, we sometimes need to graciously show them their fault. If they refuse to respond appropriately, Jesus calls us to involve respected friends, church leaders, or other objective individuals who can help us encourage repentance and restore peace. (Ken Sande ~ The Peace Maker, P. 12-13)

When others fail to see their contributions to a conflict, we sometimes need to graciously show them their fault. If they refuse to respond appropriately, Jesus calls us to involve respected friends, church leaders, or other objective individuals who can help us encourage repentance and restore peace. (Ken Sande ~ The Peace Maker, P. 12-13)

Attacking others only invites counterattacks. This is why Jesus teaches us to face up to our own contributions to a conflict before we focus on what others have done. When we overlook others’ minor offenses and honestly admit our own faults, our opponents will often respond in kind. As tensions decrease, the way may be opened for sincere discussion, negotiation, and reconciliation. (Ken Sande ~ The Peace Maker P. 12)

Attacking others only invites counterattacks. This is why Jesus teaches us to face up to our own contributions to a conflict before we focus on what others have done. When we overlook others’ minor offenses and honestly admit our own faults, our opponents will often respond in kind. As tensions decrease, the way may be opened for sincere discussion, negotiation, and reconciliation. (Ken Sande ~ The Peace Maker P. 12)

Biblical peacemaking is motivated and guided by a deep desire to bring honor to God by revealing the reconciling love and power of Jesus Christ. As we draw on His grace, follow His example, and put His teaching into practice, we can find freedom from the impulsive, self-centered decisions that make conflict worse, and bring praise to God by displaying the power of the gospel in our lives. (Ken Sande ~ The Peace Maker P.12)

Biblical peacemaking is motivated and guided by a deep desire to bring honor to God by revealing the reconciling love and power of Jesus Christ. As we draw on His grace, follow His example, and put His teaching into practice, we can find freedom from the impulsive, self-centered decisions that make conflict worse, and bring praise to God by displaying the power of the gospel in our lives. (Ken Sande ~ The Peace Maker P.12)

Fishing is a popular past time for many Americans. Some enjoy the challenges that strategic fishing can bring. Others enjoy the leisure and friendships that are formed while sitting in a boat discussing life. Some enjoy the quiet isolated alone time that can be had out at the lake. Simply put recreational fishing is fun. However, this definition of fishing is not exactly what Jesus had in mind when He called His disciples to become fishers of men. Today we look at and examine the call of Jesus, not just to His first disciples, but to all disciples, you and all who are the church, to become fishers of men.