Jesus Is the Light of the World - Part 3
Jesus is the source of power and guidance for living a holy life and becoming a child of God.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ, highlighting the lack of knowledge about Jesus in the world despite the rapid spread of information. It challenges believers to reflect on their role in spreading the message of Jesus and living lives that reflect His teachings, contrasting the true light of Jesus with the darkness of wickedness and abuse present in society.
Full Transcript
...to the biggest part of German state, which has 20 million of the inhabitants of Germany to cover that state, the industrialized part, highly industrialized part. And I suppose some of you know that the euro, which is the currency of Europe, European Union, is now 1.3 of a dollar. Nearly 1.3. It was far below a dollar, and now it's 1.3. Well, they wanted 1,500 for a single telecast.
Euros. I said to them, well, you know, we are doing this for the good of the people. There's no commercial interest involved.
We never ask people for money. So can't you bring it down? Yes, 1,000 euros. That means certain months it's 5,000, a little more like 6,000 dollars, a little more than that.
Well, who is going to pick up this new bill? Your heavenly Father knoweth. My commission, your commission, is to take the good news. Who are you? We don't know you.
We don't recognize you. That is exactly what the world is saying today. Who is this Jesus? You know, dear friends, we are asked that question.
Who is this Jesus about whom you are talking? We don't know this Jesus. Who is he? And just imagine that today, when information travels around the world in just a second or two, there are people who don't even know who Jesus is. Do you think anybody was born in this world who never heard of the S-U-N sun? No.
But they have never heard of the sun of righteousness. They have never heard of Jesus. You know, we see thousands of people trooping into churches, doing their motions, you know, whatever motions, and their chants, their motions.
What's the outcome? Sex abuse? Child abuse? What's the outcome? Increase in wickedness in the country? That's not the sun of righteousness. Somebody certainly is not doing his business. Who is that somebody? You and me.
Who are you? What did the Lord Jesus Christ say in John 1 and verse 12? 11 and 12. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.
He gave them power to become the sons and daughters of God. Sons of God. He gave them power.
Power to live holy lives. You know, my dear friends,
Sermon Outline
- I. Introduction
- A. The world's question about Jesus
- B. The importance of knowing Jesus
- II. The Problem of Ignorance
- A. Many people have never heard of Jesus
- B. The consequences of ignorance
- III. The Solution: Jesus Christ
- A. Jesus came to His own, but was rejected
- B. Those who receive Jesus are given power to become sons of God
- IV. The Power of Jesus
- A. Power to live holy lives
- B. Power to become children of God
Key Quotes
“He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.” — Joshua Daniel
“He gave them power to become the sons and daughters of God. Sons of God. He gave them power.” — Joshua Daniel
“Power to live holy lives.” — Joshua Daniel
Application Points
- We must take the good news of Jesus to the world, even if it means sacrificing our own interests.
- Receiving Jesus gives us the power to live holy lives and become children of God.
- We must not be content with mere motions and rituals in our faith, but must seek a personal relationship with Jesus.