This sermon introduction sets the stage for a series on Following Jesus, aiming to help listeners either connect with Jesus for the first time or deepen their existing relationship, using the analogy of how perspective changes with distance.
I’m excited to be kicking off this Following Jesus series. Over this series, we’re going to lean into 4 key themes found in the Bible and in the Following Jesus book.
It’s our desire and goal that over the next few weeks you’d either connect with Jesus for the first time or you want to deepen your relationship with him over the next few weeks, get ready to be encouraged and challenged to passionately follow Jesus!
Have you ever noticed how distance changes our perspective of something?
Our relationship with Jesus is the same. Many have a distorted view or understanding of God because for one reason or another they only observe or see Jesus from a distance.
I want to start with a story of a man who’s view of Jesus was distorted because of distance. But, how everything changed when he allowed Jesus to come close.
The big theme of the Bible and heart of heaven is: God loves you and wants to be close to you!
The first reason why I believe many people stay at a distance from Jesus is what we can see in Zacchaeus’ situation ... View this full sermon with PRO Premium
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