Encounters | A Boat Full of Freaking Fish: Luke 5: 1-11 | Pastor Jason Polk
Release Date: 07/23/2025
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Pastor Jason unpacks the simple yet transformative response: “If you say so.” He challenges listeners to recognize when Jesus is pursuing them—often in the middle of routine, distraction, or doubt.
This sermon is a heartfelt invitation to pause, listen, and respond to Jesus’ call. Are we willing to drop our nets, let go of control, and trust Him—even when it doesn’t make sense?
Whether you're distracted, disinterested, or deeply curious, this message reminds us that Jesus often meets us right where we are—and calls us into something greater.