John 4:23-24 – But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” A. The Heart of Worship (part 1) 1. The dangers we face in worship…
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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John 4:19-22 – “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” “Woman,” Jesus replied, “believe me, a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. You Samaritans worship what you…
In the previous sermon Pastor Jim details how Christ expresses his seeking heart in how he interacts with the woman at the well. Now he explores how she, and we, respond to His overwhelming expression of love and sovereignty. From our first reactions to our inevitable submission, those who truly encounter Christ cannot come away unchanged.
What does the scripture show us about Jesus’ seeking heart during His encounter with the woman at the well? How does He come to encounter us, the lost sheep? He comes with authority, grace , omniscience, and sovereignty (John 4:1-24).
In part two of his message on the Superiority of Jesus Christ, Pastor Jim describes how people respond to Christ’s superiority. There can only be two responses to the reality of Christ’s superiority, belief that leads to true life in God or unbelief that separates us from life in God.
In part one of a two part message on the Superiority of Jesus Christ, Pastor Jim establishes the characteristics of Christ’s superiority. It is: Above all human reasoning; Above all human loyalties; and Established by God the Father.