After a long, discouraging night of catching nothing, Simon Peter encounters Jesus and everything changes. In one simple act of obedience, empty nets are filled, weary hearts are renewed, and ordinary fishermen are called into an extraordinary purpose.

Join us this morning as we walk through a day in the ministry of Jesus and discover what it reveals about the Kingdom of God. In Luke 4:31–44, we see that the Kingdom is where God’s rule and blessing are present, and that preaching and teaching are central to Jesus’ mission. His miracles and powerful encounters do not replace the Word they bear witness to it.Pastor Lonnie will also connect this passage with Jesus’ words in Luke 6:46–48, calling us to examine our priorities and build our lives on obedience to God’s truth. As followers of Christ, we are challenged to pursue the same priorities Jesus had and to live each day with open ears and open hearts to the Word of God.

When Jesus returned to His hometown, the people expected something familiar comfortable, even affirming. What they received instead was truth that challenged their hearts and exposed their pride. In this message, Pastor Lonnie walks us through Luke 4:14–30 as we see a Jesus who refuses to be tamed or molded to our expectations. We’re reminded that God gives mercy to whomever He wills and wherever He wills, and that Jesus came to proclaim freedom to those who are poor, blind, and oppressed. This is a powerful call to examine how we respond when God doesn’t act the way we think He should. Join us as we encounter a God who is loving, merciful… and not tame.