June 15, 2026

St. John 1:15 – 28

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St. John 1:15 - 28
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Show Notes

Summary of the Message

This message deeply explores John 1, focusing on the theological significance of “the Word” as God, and its implications for Christian identity, faith, and purpose. The speaker emphasizes that the Word—God’s spoken and revealed truth—is foundational to understanding Jesus Christ and salvation. The Word is not merely text but the living, powerful force by which all things were created and by which believers are empowered to become children of God.

The message clarifies that acceptance of Jesus not just as a name, but as the Christ—the Anointed One—is essential for salvation and empowerment through grace and truth. The distinction between law (given through Moses) and grace and truth (brought by Jesus) is stressed, showing that Christians must operate under grace and truth rather than the old Mosaic law.

Moreover, the sermon addresses the transformative power of God’s Word—not as a mere fix or repair (heart bypass surgery), but as a total renewal or transplant of a new heart and spirit in believers. The contamination of fallen human nature cannot be remedied by partial change but must be replaced by the fullness of Christ living within us.

The message also acknowledges the importance of confession, the act of speaking the Word, as vital to salvation and spiritual growth. It connects authentic belief and power to confessing and embracing God’s Word.

Finally, the speaker challenges believers to understand their true identity in Christ, live by the Word, and operate in the power of grace and truth, noting that no one on earth truly has the full record of heaven except God the Father, the Word (Christ), and the Holy Spirit. The message closes with a call to seek God’s face, embrace the power given through Christ, and live aligned with God’s ordained purpose.

Key Scriptures and Takeaways Highlighted

  1. John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
    Emphasizes the divinity and eternal nature of the Word, identifying Jesus as the living Word.

  2. John 1:12 – “But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.”
    Highlights the power granted to believers to become children of God through receiving and believing

  3. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
  4. The Word is understood as God’s spoken Word, later recorded as the Bible. Discounting the Word is equivalent to discounting God Himself. Because a man’s character is revealed by his word, if a person’s word is unreliable, he is considered untrustworthy (a liar). This analogy is applied to underscore that God’s Word is trustworthy and foundational

Intro Music

Amazing Love by Sherlandra Revis

Outro Music 

He’s Coming by Walter Mills & Chosen

Prayer of Salvation,

Father God in Heaven

I’m asking for forgiveness for my sins and

to be Washed clean!

I Believe that Jesus the Christ died on

the cross for the sins of the world,

And that His blood was shed and

His body was broken as a sacrifice for me!

In Your Word 1st John 1:9 – The Word states:

“If you confess our sins, He is faithful and

just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us

from all unrighteousness”.

I confess I’m a sinner!

Jesus Christ

I believe that You were crucified for me!

Wash me clean that I may be made whole!

Please come and live in my heart!

I’m submitting my Life, my will, my mind, my thoughts,

& my imaginations to You

Abide in me, allow me to abide in You!

Let Your Word abide in me!

My Lord & My God!

In the Name of Jesus Christ!

Amen.

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