https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/why-are-you-seeking-to-follow-jesus
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker challenges the audience to honestly examine the depth and nature of their commitment to following Jesus. Drawing from John 1:37 and Luke 24, he illustrates that Jesus asks us what we truly seek, comparing our current lives to anonymous surveys where hidden truths emerge. The core message is to move beyond superficial following and genuinely desire the Lord, recognizing that the reward for diligently seeking Him is His presence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Surveys and unguarded momentsPeople reveal their true thoughts in anonymous surveys or unguarded moments when they feel unobserved.
What are you looking for?Jesus asks the disciples what they are seeking and why they are following him, a question he also asks us today.John 1:37–38
Walking to EmmausTwo disciples walk to Emmaus discussing recent events concerning Jesus, while Jesus approaches and travels with them anonymously.Luke 24:13–16
Pouring out dashed expectationsJesus asks what they are discussing, and they express their disappointment that their hope for Israel's deliverance ended with his crucifixion.
Rebuked and instructed by the scripturesJesus rebukes them for being slow of heart to believe the prophets and explains the scriptures concerning himself.
Pleading with him to stayJesus acts as if he will go further to test their reaction, and they earnestly plead with him to stay as evening approaches.
Where is your longing today?The speaker prompts listeners to examine if they follow Jesus merely for what he provides or to truly seek him alone.
The true reward is HimGod satisfies the thirsty and rewards those who diligently seek him, with the ultimate reward being receiving God himself.
https://rlcf.church/media/sermons/why-are-you-seeking-to-follow-jesus
River of Life Christian Fellowship
1306 N Lincoln Avenue
Loveland, Colorado - 80537, USA
Summary
The speaker challenges the audience to honestly examine the depth and nature of their commitment to following Jesus. Drawing from John 1:37 and Luke 24, he illustrates that Jesus asks us what we truly seek, comparing our current lives to anonymous surveys where hidden truths emerge. The core message is to move beyond superficial following and genuinely desire the Lord, recognizing that the reward for diligently seeking Him is His presence.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Surveys and unguarded momentsPeople reveal their true thoughts in anonymous surveys or unguarded moments when they feel unobserved.
What are you looking for?Jesus asks the disciples what they are seeking and why they are following him, a question he also asks us today.John 1:37–38
Walking to EmmausTwo disciples walk to Emmaus discussing recent events concerning Jesus, while Jesus approaches and travels with them anonymously.Luke 24:13–16
Pouring out dashed expectationsJesus asks what they are discussing, and they express their disappointment that their hope for Israel's deliverance ended with his crucifixion.
Rebuked and instructed by the scripturesJesus rebukes them for being slow of heart to believe the prophets and explains the scriptures concerning himself.
Pleading with him to stayJesus acts as if he will go further to test their reaction, and they earnestly plead with him to stay as evening approaches.
Where is your longing today?The speaker prompts listeners to examine if they follow Jesus merely for what he provides or to truly seek him alone.
The true reward is HimGod satisfies the thirsty and rewards those who diligently seek him, with the ultimate reward being receiving God himself.
