Jesus Style by Gayle Erwin
The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding and living out the message of Christianity, which is Jesus, and recommends the book 'Jesus Style' by Gayle Erwin as a resource for spiritual growth.
In this sermon, KP Yohannan shares about the impactful book 'Jesus Style' by Gayle Irwin that has significantly influenced his walk with God over the years. He emphasizes the central message of Christianity being Jesus and the importance of understanding how to live out that message in our daily lives. Yohannan encourages believers to seek out this book as a valuable resource for spiritual growth and transformation.
Full Transcript
Hi my friend, this is KP Yohannan. You know, I've been asked by people quite frequently, you've been serving God now more than 40 years. Tell me brother KP, who are the people that impacted your life and books that actually became significant in your journey with God and serving Him? Well, my answer is very fast.
But just I want to share with you, about 30 years ago I got a copy of this book called Jesus Style by Gayle Irwin. As a matter of fact, when I read through this, I absolutely could not believe that there's a book like this. Of course, I read my Bible every single day and spend time and meditate and I walk with God and obey God's word the best I know how.
But next to my Bible, just there are handful of books that changed my life forever and continue to impact me as I journey with Christ. And this happened to be one of those books. Why? You see, Christianity after all has only one message.
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus. Yeah, you heard that. But the question is, how do you touch it? How do you live it out? What do you mean by being like Christ? Gayle Irwin actually painted the picture so tangible that we can actually realize it in our normal daily life.
This is my wish that every believer on earth will get a copy of it, especially those who serve God. As a matter of fact, we think it is so huge in importance. We have this book translated into some of the major languages of Asia.
And I understand it is now in some 35 or 40 languages. So here is my request. Please go to our website or call on the telephone line and get this book.
Again, we are not trying to sell anything to make money and we don't make one penny out of it. All I want is somehow everyone get a copy of this book. And I pray that you will read it and I'm absolutely certain it's going to change your life.
Oh, by the way, the book is also in Spanish language. And my prayer is this, that when all is said and done, the only thing that remains before you and me, it is Jesus and Him alone. And this book helped us to find that journey and experience it.
The Lord's blessings be with you.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Importance of Being Like Christ
- A. Christianity has one message: Jesus
- B. The question is, how to live it out
- C. Being like Christ is tangible and achievable
- II. The Impact of 'Jesus Style' by Gayle Erwin
- A. The book changed KP Yohannan's life
- B. It helped him understand what it means to be like Christ
- C. The book's message is essential for believers
- III. The Call to Action
- A. KP Yohannan's request: get a copy of the book
- B. The book is available in multiple languages
- C. The goal: for everyone to read and be impacted by the book
Key Quotes
“Christianity after all has only one message.” — K.P. Yohannan
“This is my wish that every believer on earth will get a copy of it, especially those who serve God.” — K.P. Yohannan
“And my prayer is this, that when all is said and done, the only thing that remains before you and me, it is Jesus and Him alone.” — K.P. Yohannan
Application Points
- Believers should strive to understand and live out the message of Christianity in their daily lives.
- Reading books like 'Jesus Style' can be a valuable resource for spiritual growth and understanding.
- The goal of every believer should be to have a personal relationship with Jesus and to live for Him alone.