On This Rock Part I: The Call

Luke 5:1-11
Part I of the Lenten Sermon Series "On This Rock"

Sermon by the Rev. Ben Brannan from Sunday, February 22, 2026.

"Simon is not exaggerating here. He is simply telling the truth. His truth. The truth of someone who has reached the limit of his own capacity. 'Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing.' I can imagine Simon leaving a pregnant pause, hoping Jesus would say, 'No worries. I know you’re tired. We can pick this up another time.' But he didn’t. Nothing was said. Nothing was shared, except a gaze that lingered between Jesus and Simon, a gaze penetrating and inviting—penetrating Simon’s heart and inviting his soul.

"Then, out of the heavy silence, Simon adds five words that change everything."

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