Sunday 12-8-2024
Speaker: Rev. Bernard Thompson
Theme: Raising the Standards
Series: Gifts of Disruptions
Sermon: Everybody Needs to Know Him
Scriptures: John 4:1-26 (with emphasis on verses 1-14)
Some people think the words “wants” and “needs” are synonyms. However, the words have different meanings. “Wants” are things that people desire to have but are not necessary for survival. “Needs” are essential items that people can’t do without. Jesus came to meet our needs.
Everybody needs to know Him. Jesus has the power to disrupt or delay our plans and dreams. His purpose is still to seek and save the lost.
John 4:1-26 highlights five “D” keywords: Divide (Division), Dialogue, Discernment, Discovery, and Delivery.
1. DIVIDE (DIVISION): John 4:1-10
Sin can separate us from God and each other. Jesus came to a city of Samaria called Sychar. He sat by the well (Jacob’s well). A Samarian woman came to draw water from the well. The Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans, but Jesus didn’t lose his focus. The woman saw herself as an outsider, but Jesus saw her potential.
2. DIALOGUE: John 4:11-15
Jesus kept the Samaritan woman engaged in conversation. The woman’s curiosity increased through engaging with Jesus. Jesus was the living water that she needed. People are hurting and longing for answers. Everybody needs to know Him. Jesus is the answer for the world today.
3. DISCERNMENT: John 4:16-18
The word of God will reveal things TO You and ABOUT You. The word of God will not embarrass you. The gospel is like a burning flame of fire. It is sharper than a two-edged sword. Jesus is the meditator between man and God. Everybody needs to know Him.
4. DISCOVERY: John 4:19-20
The Samaritan woman realized there was something different about the stranger (Jesus). She assumed he was a prophet. It is not about HOW or WHERE we worship. It is about WHO we worship. We must worship God in spirit and truth. We must seek and worship Him for WHO he really is.
5. DELIVERY: John 4:21-26
The Samaritan woman shared with her village that she saw The Messiah. It is your
role to carry out the gospel. Jesus is coming back soon. We often live for the
right now, not as if Jesus is coming back soon. Everybody needs to know Him.
Jesus is our Living Water and Bread of Life. We are nothing without Him. We have
everything when we have Jesus. His love is eternal and it stands the test of
time. Everybody needs to know Him. Do you know Him in an intimate way? What has He has done for you?
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