The Gospel of John: Come and See

Pastor Johnathan delivers a comprehensive sermon on John 1:19-51, focusing on the supernatural nature of God and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. He begins by emphasizing that we serve a supernatural God who wrote a supernatural book, warning against the danger of trying to remove the supernatural elements from Christianity. He quotes A.W. Tozer, saying, "The Bible is a supernatural book and can be understood only by supernatural aid."

The sermon then delves into John the Baptist's ministry and his role in preparing the way for Jesus. Pastor Johnathan highlights John's humility, particularly in his statement, "I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandal" (John 1:27). This leads to a discussion on the importance of humility in our own spiritual lives and our approach to God.

A significant portion of the sermon is dedicated to exploring John the Baptist's declaration of Jesus as "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). The pastor explains the rich symbolism behind this title, connecting it to Old Testament sacrificial practices and prophecies about the Messiah. He emphasizes that Jesus came to deal with sin as a whole, not just individual sins.

Pastor Johnathan then focuses on Jesus' interactions with His first disciples, particularly His invitations to "come and see" and "follow me." He challenges the congregation to consider their own response to these calls, asking, "What do you want?" just as Jesus asked His disciples. The pastor encourages listeners to be true disciples who are not content to go to heaven alone but desire to bring others along.

The sermon concludes with a powerful exposition of Nathanael's encounter with Jesus, addressing the doubt expressed in Nathanael's question, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" (John 1:46). Pastor Johnathan relates this to common doubts people have about their own past, mistakes, and worthiness. He assures the congregation that with Jesus, the answer is always "yes" – good can come from even the most unlikely places and circumstances.

Throughout the sermon, Pastor Johnathan maintains a conversational yet passionate tone, frequently engaging the congregation with rhetorical questions and personal anecdotes. He concludes with an altar call, inviting those who need prayer or want to commit their lives to Jesus to come forward, emphasizing that now is the time to "come and see" what Jesus will do in their lives.

The sermon effectively weaves together Biblical exposition, personal application, and a call to supernatural faith, challenging listeners to embrace a deeper, more transformative relationship with Jesus Christ.