1. 1 FISHING FOR MEN IN THE PHILIPPINES (MATT. 4:17-22) (By Ron Halbrook)

2. 2 FISHING FOR MEN IN THE PHILIPPINES Introduction: 1. 1. Matt. 4:17-22 Jesus Proclaimed His Kingdom, & Prepared Men to Proclaim His Kingdom. 2. The Work of Saving Souls Is Twofold. 3. Wherever the Gospel Goes, Both Phases Are Imperative!

3. 3 I.New Testament Pattern of Fishing for Men A. Jesus Set Pattern (Matt. 4) 1. Prepared for Gospel to Go to All the World 1. Vv. 12-17, 23-25 Prepared for Gospel to Go to All the World 2. 2. Vs. 17 Introduced the Kingdom 3. Vv. 18-22 Began to Train Men

4. 4 I.New Testament Pattern of Fishing for Men B. Matt. 28:18-20 Great Commission Confirms Pattern 1. Apostles Preach: Men Learn How to Receive Salvation 2. Disciples Learn All He Commanded: Including “Go & Teach”

5. 5 I.New Testament Pattern of Fishing for Men C. Apostles Followed Pattern 1. Acts 1:8 Apostles’ Testimony: To All Men 2. Acts 8:1-4 First Converts: Fishers of Men 3. Saul Followed Pattern Acts 9:1-2, 18-22 Converted, Then Fished Acts 16:1-3 Taught Timothy to Fish

6. 6 I.New Testament Pattern of Fishing for Men D. Pattern Perpetuated to End of Time 1. 2 Tim. 2:2 Timothy: Train Men to Train Men 2. 1 Pet. 3:15 Peter Taught Saints to Fish 3. 2 Pet. 1:12-15 Peter’s Instruction for All Future Ages

7. 7 II. Fishing for Men In the Philippines A. Two Recent Trips: Convert Lost, Train Preachers 1. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 David Halbrook, Keith Greer, Ron Often to Mixed Audiences 2. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Harry Osborne, Ron Mostly to Train Preachers 3. Seven Weeks: Ron 123 Lessons 4. Seven Weeks: 80 Baptized

8. 8 II. Fishing for Men In the Philippines B. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 Concentrate on Luzon 1. Requested: Kingdom, Marriage 2. Worship, Baptism, Be Steadfast, Rejoice, The Cup, Benevolence, Why Assemble, Victory, Heaven… 3. Q & A Sessions 4. Error: The Church 1 Phase of Kg. 5. With Lordy Salunga: Angeles City Church of Christ Zambales Prov.: Disciples of Christ

9. 9 II. Fishing for Men In the Philippines B. Mar. 17 – Apr. 10, 2004 Concentrate on Luzon 6. With Domie Jacob: Isabela & Nearby Provinces 7. With Rody Gumpad: Tuguegarao, Cagayan Prov. Jimmy Domingo at Lana 8. Danny Tiongson in Pamplona 9. Ilocos Region, 100 Churches 10. With Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino Valencia & Tagbilaran City, Bohol

10. 10 II. Fishing for Men In the Philippines C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao 1. Two Weeks with Rody Gumpad at Tuguegarao, Cagayan How to Study the Bible, O.T. Survey, N.T. Survey, N.T. Church, Basic Bible Doct., Issues That Divide Brethren, Church History, Preacher’s Life & Work

11. 11 II. Fishing for Men In the Philippines C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao 2. One Week with Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino at Cagayan de Oro on Mindanao Survey of Bible, Undenominational Christianity, Worship, How Study Bible, Bible Authority, Work of Church, Holy Spirit, Baptism, Calvinism, Premillennialism, Catholic, Mormon, Jeh. Witness, Armstrong, 7 th Day Adventist

12. 12 II. Fishing for Men In the Philippines C. Apr. 21 – May 22, 2004 Concentrate on Preacher Training on Luzon & Mindanao 3. Last Week with Cip Carpentero & Jon Carino on Mindanao & Panay Surigao, Mindano: Typhoon Roxas, Panay D. God Blessed Hebron Ln.: Opening Doors of Opportunity

13. 13 III. Fishing for Men Here at Home A. Today Here Follow Pattern Set by Jesus 1. Rom. 1:14-17; 10:1-3, 14 Be Determined, Prayerful, Persistent, Zealous Fishers of Men! 2. 2 Tim. 2:1-3 Be Strong, Determined, Sacrificial to Train Others as Fishers of Men! B. Everyone Find His Talent, Do His Part! 1. Eph. 4:16 Every member must function. 2. Num. 13:30-31 “We are well able” by faith in God. 3. Isa. 6:8 “Here am I; send me.”

14. 14 FISHING FOR MEN IN THE PHILIPPINES Conclusion: 1. Jesus came “to seek & to save that which was lost” (Lk. 19:10). 2. Jesus said, “He that is not with me is against me; and he that gathereth not with me scattereth abroad” (Matt. 12:30). Christ calls unfaithful Christians: Repent, return to your first love (Rev. 2:4-5). Christ calls sinners in the world: Repent, obey the gospel (Acts 3:19)