Do You Wish To See Jesus
Tim Conway explains that truly seeing Jesus means embracing His path of sacrificial death as the way to glory and fruitfulness, challenging believers to follow Him wholeheartedly.
This sermon delves into John 12, exploring the concept of truly seeing Jesus by following Him, dying to self, and embracing the path of suffering and sacrifice. It emphasizes the necessity of hating one's life in this world to gain eternal life, challenging believers to make decisions that may seem foolish to the world but align with Christ's call to die daily and bear fruit. The message underscores the transformative power of genuine faith, which involves a deep commitment to Christ and a willingness to follow Him on the difficult yet rewarding journey to glory and eternal life.
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to the Upper Room Discourse context
- The Greeks' request to see Jesus
- Jesus' unexpected response
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- The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified
- The paradox of dying to bear fruit
- Jesus as the grain of wheat
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- The challenge of truly seeing Jesus
- The call to follow Jesus and lose one’s life
- The Father’s honor for those who serve
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- The implications for the Greeks and all believers
- The revelation of Jesus confronts personal identity
- Invitation to respond to Jesus’ call
Key Quotes
“Jesus constantly says what you don't expect.” — Tim Conway
“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit.” — Tim Conway
“The revelation of Jesus Christ, you want to see Him? It will challenge you about who you are, what you're living for, the direction you're headed.” — Tim Conway
Application Points
- Recognize that truly seeing Jesus involves embracing His sacrificial death and following Him in self-denial.
- Allow the revelation of Jesus to challenge your personal life and priorities.
- Commit to serving Jesus wholeheartedly, knowing that the Father honors those who follow Him.