AM I CALLED

TEXT: LUKE 5:1-11

TITLE: AM I CALLED?

THESIS: THE 4 CORNERS OF TRUE CALLING

INTRODUCTION

A. The Doubt about Calling

·       One of the problem of a Christian is the assurance of His calling

·       He will question his calling

B. The Danger about Calling

·       Many people in the sphere of Christianity will be surprised at the Judgment Day

·       They thought that they truly called by God (Matthew 7:22-23)

BODY

I. REVELATION (v. 1-7)

a. Revelation Through His Word (v.1-3)

b. Revelation Through His Work (v.4-7)

II. REALIZATION (v.8)

a. The Action of the Unworthy – he fell down at Jesus’ knees

b. The  Expression of the Unworthy – depart from me, Lord

c. The  Confession of the Unworthy – I am a sinner

III. RESPONSIBILITY (v.10b)

a. The Word of Comfort– Don’t be Afraid

b. The Word of Commission – From now on you will catch men

IV. RESPONSE (v.11)

 

a. The Response of Self-Denial

b. The Response of Submission

CONCLUSION

            For the called: Examine your calling if it is genuine call from the Lord

            For the not called: Maybe the Lord is calling you right now

            The word ONE DAY : gives an idea that there is an appointed time that God will call His 
            sheep

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