Summary
This sermon, “Seeking a Savior” by David Fisher, focuses on the core Christian pursuit of truly following Jesus—not merely through religious actions or external observances, but through a deep and personal relationship guided by the Holy Spirit. It begins by addressing the common human desire for clear instructions in faith (“What shall we do?”) and moves toward a deeper question posed by Jesus: “What do you seek?” The message challenges listeners to reevaluate their motives in following Christ and to pursue an intimate, Spirit-led life with Him rather than simply checking off religious tasks. The sermon illustrates how discipleship involves recognizing Jesus as the only Savior and responding to His call to “come and see.”
Key Points
- Tension between law and grace, duty and delight, faith and works illustrates our growth from religious rule-following to relational intimacy with God.
- Disciples often seek checklists of duties, but true transformation comes not from what we do, but from who we are becoming in Christ.
- Jesus’ invitation, “What do you seek?” prompts personal reflection on our true motives for following Him—are we seeking blessings or the Savior Himself?
- Following Jesus means moving beyond church traditions to a personal walk guided by the Holy Spirit, who leads us moment by moment.
- The goal of the Christian life is not mere baptism or behavior modification, but to be filled with and led by the Holy Spirit into a life worth living.
Bible Verses Referenced
- Luke 3 – The crowd’s repeated question to John the Baptist: “What shall we do?” and his responses to various groups.
- John 1:35–40 – John’s disciples begin to follow Jesus after he declares Him the “Lamb of God.”
- John 1:41–42 – Andrew brings his brother Simon Peter to Jesus, demonstrating the essence of disciple-making.
- John 16 – Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit as a guide for believers after His ascension.
Read the full sermon transcript here.
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