Come With: A New Sermon Series
When Jesus began His ministry, He walked along the sea and called out to four fishermen—Peter, Andrew, James, and John—with a simple yet profound invitation: “Come with me!” They responded immediately, dropping their nets to follow Him. But as they journeyed with Jesus, they soon discovered that this call was not as simple as it first seemed. There was much for them to confront, much to leave behind, and much to do. Yet through it all, Jesus remained with them.
Is it any different for us today? Jesus still calls out to us, “Come with!” The excitement of following Him is real, but so is the challenge. At first, we may feel joy and eagerness in drawing near to Jesus, but as we grow in our faith, we realize what it truly means to walk with Him. We must examine our hearts, face difficult truths, and sometimes let go of things that hold us back. Still, even in the midst of these challenges, Jesus remains with us.
A Deeper Relationship with Jesus
This Sunday, we begin our new sermon series, Come With! by looking at Luke 5:1-11. By this point, Jesus had already been preaching, teaching, healing, and performing miracles. Some of His disciples had known Him for a while, but now their relationship was deepening. Peter even assisted Jesus by taking Him out in his boat so He could teach from the water.
For many of us, this story is familiar. Some have been walking with Jesus for years, growing in their relationship with Him. Others are just beginning their journey, eager to seek Him and learn more. And still, some may be meeting Jesus for the very first time, wondering what He is all about. No matter where you are, the invitation remains the same: Come with!
Yet, drawing close to Jesus can be terrifying. Peter was excited to help Jesus, but when he truly recognized who Jesus was, he cried out, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” The weight of being near Jesus overwhelmed him. But instead of turning Peter away, Jesus responded with love and reassurance: “Don’t be afraid! Come with!”
Join Us on This Journey
As we begin this series, we invite you to reflect on what Jesus’ call means for your own life. What is He asking you to leave behind? What fears must you confront? How is He calling you into something deeper?
We hope you’ll join us this Sunday as we begin this journey together. Whether you are taking your first steps in faith or have been walking with Jesus for years, His call remains the same: Come with!
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday at Mount Lebanon!