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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 33 MIN

Face to Face | Part 3 | Pastor Jacob Howell

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In this message, we explore John 21 and the moment the disciples return to fishing—only to come up empty. This message speaks to seasons where what once worked no longer does, reminding us that being busy doesn’t always mean being fruitful. Through Jesus’ simple instruction, we see that breakthrough comes through obedience, not effort. Even in the mundane, Jesus is closer than we think—providing what we cannot produce on our own. This sermon challenges us to trust His voice, take the next step in obedience, and recognize that He desires relationship over results. What’s your “right side of the boat”?Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all. Wherever you are today, we pray that you would be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take your NEXT STEP in you relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://merge.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this message, we explore John 21 and the moment the disciples return to fishing—only to come up empty. This message speaks to seasons where what once worked no longer does, reminding us that being busy doesn’t always mean being fruitful. Through Jesus’ simple instruction, we see that breakthrough comes through obedience, not effort. Even in the mundane, Jesus is closer than we think—providing what we cannot produce on our own. This sermon challenges us to trust His voice, take the next step in obedience, and recognize that He desires relationship over results. What’s your “right side of the boat”?Welcome to our podcast of Merge.Church in Van Buren, Arkansas, led by Pastor Jacob Howell. We desire to help everyone, everywhere discover new life in Christ by creating a warm and welcoming family home where you can feel the love and forgiveness that Jesus offers to all. Wherever you are today, we pray that you would be encouraged, challenged, and inspired to take your NEXT STEP in you relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://merge.church/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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