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.
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
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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.
Early in Jesus’ ministry some of John the Baptist’s disciples took issue with what Jesus was doing and came to John to complain. He responded, “The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. He must increase, but I must decrease.” Pastor Jim uses the example of John the Baptist’s response to explain why it must be the Christian’s supreme desire to have Christ increase and self decrease.
“For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Pastor Jim shares the reasons for God’s sending of his Son, the ultimate display of love, and the human responses to this amazing gift of love; through either belief or unbelief.