22 sermons preach from Luke 5 in real church libraries — each one transcribed, summarized, and indexed to the verse. Jump to the exact moment a verse is quoted, or open the full sermon.
““When Jesus said, Come follow me, what did they do? Drop their nets.” (calling the first disciples)”
““When Jesus said, Come follow me, what did they do? Drop their nets.” (calling the first disciples)”
A sermon on the Table of Covenant (Luke 22) explaining how Jesus fulfills the old covenant and establishes a better, final covenant through his blood. Communion is presented as a transformative, relational invitation that creates new identity and family, not a stale ritual.
“When they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking; When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, 'Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.'”
A Communion Sunday message urging believers to trust God's promises, wait and surrender rather than trying to force outcomes, illustrated by Abraham's story (Isaac vs. Ishmael). The sermon connects covenant faithfulness to lasting blessing, emphasizes grace, giving, and invites listeners to salvation and communion.
“When I met you in Luke chapter 5 you didn't catch anything; on that occasion I told you to let down the nets and you caught more fish than your nets could carry.”
Pastor Reginald W. Sharpe Jr. preaches from John 21 urging listeners to "let him cook" — to let Jesus work in His timing and way. Using the breakfast-on-the-beach scene and pastoral stories, he outlines several "collisions" believers face (familiar vs. calling, fear vs. God's faithfulness, attachments vs. assignments, guilt vs. grace) and calls for trust, obedience, restoration, and response.
“We're looking at Luke chapter 5 verses 1 through 11 (the calling of Peter and the fishermen).”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
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“Luke 5:1-3: Jesus was standing by the lake of Gennesaret; he got into Simon's boat and asked him to put out a little from the land and began teaching the multitudes.”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
““Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught.””
A preaching on God calling believers and the church to a higher level using Elijah's story as the model: avoid stagnation and disobedience, receive God's provision, arise and move forward, and embrace mentorship as the church advances.
“Reference to Luke where Jesus instructs his disciples to "launch out into the deep."”
A Mission Sunday service combining mission reports and outreach updates, worship exhortation, a baby blessing and parenting charge, a stewardship/tithes reading, and a sermon on the Prodigal Son calling for repentance, restoration, and active evangelism — concluding with an altar call and a grief announcement for a member's loss.
“We're about to be like Peter now — we're gonna launch out into the deep and we're gonna pull so many in.”
Pastors James and Tiffaney Edwards preach on learning God's ways, calling believers to holiness, surrender, and spiritual maturity. They contrast mere salvation with conversion, transformation and reformation, warn against tolerating 'sloppy living,' and call the congregation to practical obedience — surrender, renounce old patterns, give sacrificially, and return to corporate worship (in-person service resumed August 20).
“Jesus asks Simon Peter to put out into the deep water; Simon replies, 'Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything,' then they catch so many fish the boats begin to sink and they leave everything to follow him.”
Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.
“Jesus tells Peter to 'launch out into the deep' and cast the nets; they pull up so great a draught the boat almost sinks.”
Bishop Senegal teaches that strategic thinking is an apostolic grace that turns faith into responsible action: begin with a clear end, write and communicate the vision, assess current reality honestly, build backwards by sequencing systems and pillars, and align people, resources and timing so God’s vision can be stewarded and scaled.
“Jesus told Peter to put out into deep water and let down the nets, and they caught a huge number of fish (miraculous catch after a poor night of fishing).”
A Sunday teaching on spiritual gifts and manifestation: believers are called to cooperate with the Holy Spirit to manifest God’s power with humility, order, and unity; practical ministry updates and invitations (baptism, giving, convocation, leadership transitions) accompany the message.
“Jesus said, 'Peter, go out to the deep part, put down your nets,' and they enclosed a great quantity of fish and their nets began to break.”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
“When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, 'Put out into deep water and let down your nets'; Simon answered, 'We've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything, but because you say so I will let down the nets.' They caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.”
A three-part exhortation to surrender to your current season in ministry — the season of training, the season of hard work, and the season of dreaming. Speakers urge listeners to embrace preparation over promotion, imitate Jesus’ discipline and persistence, remove safety nets (no Plan B), be specific about kingdom dreams, and submit to leaders’ assessment of one’s season.
“When the Lord says to Peter, 'push out a little further into the deep. Cast your net on the other side' — he had toiled and had caught nothing.”
A Bible study on prophetic vision (Habakkuk 2:1) defining vision as "God's preferred plan." The speaker emphasizes that vision must be received from God, requires standing watch, humility, waiting, present faithfulness, and the re-education of perception so your priorities, loyalties, and obedience align with God's revealed will.
“He turned to Peter and said, 'Launch out, let's go out to the deep' (let down your nets for a catch).”
A Communion Sunday message urging believers to trust God's promises, wait and surrender rather than trying to force outcomes, illustrated by Abraham's story (Isaac vs. Ishmael). The sermon connects covenant faithfulness to lasting blessing, emphasizes grace, giving, and invites listeners to salvation and communion.
““Now when he had left speaking he said unto Simon, 'Launch into the deep, and let down your net for a draught.' Simon Peter said, 'Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing.'””
A Sunday service of worship and thanksgiving that calls the congregation to surrender to God's will, begin a month of fasting and expect God to 'enable' them to do what they have never done before.
“Jesus said, 'Put out into the deep water and let down your nets,' and Simon replied, 'Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at your bidding I will let down the nets.'”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
“He said to Simon, 'Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.' Simon answered, 'Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing; but at your word I will let down the nets.'”
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“When he had done this they enclosed a great quantity of fish and their nets began to break; they signaled their partners who came and filled both boats.”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
“Speaker cites “verses 6 & 7” describing the miraculous catch: a great quantity of fish, their nets began to break, and they signaled to their partners who came and filled both boats.”
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“He had already said, 'depart from you, Lord, because I am a sinner.'”
A Sunday worship service combining extended praise, intercessory prayer, pastoral announcements and a Bible message focused on Psalm 23 (and related Psalms). The preacher uses the metaphor of sheep and shepherd to call believers to know God personally, trust his provision, embrace holiness, receive more of Christ’s gifts (forgiveness, love, power) and then give those gifts away. Service elements include offerings, baby dedications, ministry updates and a charge to be doers of the Word.
“"You must get away from me, for I am a sinful man."”
Pastor Kent Munsey preaches on Easter that Jesus' resurrection is not only a historic event but a personal victory for every believer. Using Simon Peter's journey from denial to restoration, he emphasizes grace, hope for those in their 'Friday' seasons, and issues a call to surrender and new beginning.
““Depart from me. for I am an unclean man.” (Peter's reaction)”
Bishop B. Hibbert taught on 'irresistible grace,' explaining that God's grace transforms the heart from the inside out and must lead to holiness and committed discipleship. He contrasted 'cheap grace' (forgiveness without repentance or discipleship) with 'costly grace' (the gospel's call to deny self, take up the cross, and live a transformed life).
“Peter said, 'Depart from you, Lord, because I am a sinner,' and Jesus called him to follow and be a fisher of men.”
A Sunday worship service combining extended praise, intercessory prayer, pastoral announcements and a Bible message focused on Psalm 23 (and related Psalms). The preacher uses the metaphor of sheep and shepherd to call believers to know God personally, trust his provision, embrace holiness, receive more of Christ’s gifts (forgiveness, love, power) and then give those gifts away. Service elements include offerings, baby dedications, ministry updates and a charge to be doers of the Word.
“After the amazing catch Peter fell at Jesus' feet saying, 'Depart from me for I am a sinful man, O Lord,' and Jesus said, 'From now on you will be catching men.'”
A worship service featuring a sermon that uses the calling of Peter (the fishing narrative) to teach five life lessons about Jesus' call: he calls the right people, calls at the right time, brings abundant blessings, calls holy people to holy work, and commissions believers to ongoing evangelism. The service included worship, announcements, prayer, an invitation to salvation, and practical steps for sharing the gospel.
“Verse 8: 'When Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus' feet saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord"' and amazement seized him and his companions at the catch of fish.”
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“Verse 8: Simon Peter fell at Jesus' feet, saying 'Depart from me for I'm a sinful man' and Jesus says 'from now on you will be catching men'—they left everything and followed him.”
Dr. Jim Wicker preaches from Luke 5:1–11 (the call of the fishermen) with five life lessons: Jesus calls the right people, gives the right task at the right time, blesses abundantly, exposes our sin by his holiness, and commissions us for lifelong disciple-making. He gives practical evangelism steps (go where the fish are, use the right bait, be patient, reel in the catch) and issues a clear invitation to trust Christ, recommit, or respond to vocational ministry.
“"But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray"”
Pastor Sam Gibson teaches from Romans 8 that rejection is inevitable for Christians, but God uses it to form us. The solution to being shaped by rejection or enslaved by the need for human recognition is the Spirit of adoption—receiving identity, status, and inheritance in Christ so we can respond to rejection from the place of being beloved. He contrasts the imposter/orphan self (performance, people-pleasing, needing recognition) with the beloved/adopted self (secure, free to risk, rooted in the Father's love) and issues practical invitations to receive healing and be reborn into that reality.
“The Bible says he often withdrew to lonely places.”
A packed Inland Empire Sunday service featuring worship, communion reflections on Job, teaching from Matthew and Genesis, baptisms/testimonies, mission and leadership announcements, and a central sermon on 'wrestling with God' (Genesis 32) calling believers to honest, transformative prayer and wholehearted discipleship.
“But that he may know that the Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins... I say unto thee, Arise, take up thy bed, and go thy way into thy house.”
Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.
“Immediately he rose up before them and took up that whereon he lay and departed to his own house glorifying God; and they were all amazed and they glorified God and were filled with fear saying we have seen strange things today.”
Using Mark 2:1–12 (the paralytic lowered through the roof) the speaker argues that desperate times demand radical, action-oriented faith: believers must take risks to bring others to Jesus, prioritize spiritual healing over merely physical cures, and trust God’s sovereignty even in suffering.
“After this, he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi... 'Those who are well have no need for a physician, but those who are sick; I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.'”
Gavin preaches week three of the "Tables of Transformation" series (the extended table of invitation) using Luke 5 (Levi/Matthew). He argues that Jesus invites people as they are—invitation comes before transformation—and transformed people extend their tables to invite others. Practical application: invite your people to meals, home groups or everyday proximity so outsiders can meet Jesus; evangelism begins by making room.
“Jesus sees Levi (Matthew) sitting at the tax booth; Levi didn't go looking for Jesus, Jesus went looking for him.”
Gavin preaches week three of the "Tables of Transformation" series (the extended table of invitation) using Luke 5 (Levi/Matthew). He argues that Jesus invites people as they are—invitation comes before transformation—and transformed people extend their tables to invite others. Practical application: invite your people to meals, home groups or everyday proximity so outsiders can meet Jesus; evangelism begins by making room.
“Levi made him a great feast in his house, and there was a large company of tax collectors and others reclining at the table (the banquet/feast and reclining are discussed).”
Gavin preaches week three of the "Tables of Transformation" series (the extended table of invitation) using Luke 5 (Levi/Matthew). He argues that Jesus invites people as they are—invitation comes before transformation—and transformed people extend their tables to invite others. Practical application: invite your people to meals, home groups or everyday proximity so outsiders can meet Jesus; evangelism begins by making room.
“Tax collectors and sinners are at the banquet and the Pharisees complain; Jesus answers, 'Those who are well have no need of a physician... I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.'”
Gavin preaches week three of the "Tables of Transformation" series (the extended table of invitation) using Luke 5 (Levi/Matthew). He argues that Jesus invites people as they are—invitation comes before transformation—and transformed people extend their tables to invite others. Practical application: invite your people to meals, home groups or everyday proximity so outsiders can meet Jesus; evangelism begins by making room.
“No one puts new wine into old wineskins; otherwise the new wine will burst the skins... but new wine must be put into fresh wineskins.”
Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.
“No one puts new wine into old wineskins... no one after drinking old wine wishes for new, for he says the old is good enough.”
Pastor Kim Owens urges Fresh Start Revival to prepare for a new season by being reconditioned as 'fresh wineskins'—pliable, saturated in God's presence, and free from complaint, entitlement, and religious rigidity—so they qualify in the 'census of a new generation' to carry increased glory and mission to the nations.
Every reference on this page was extracted from the transcript of a real sermon in a public Sermon Mind church library. Quotes reflect each preacher’s own reading of the text.