Sermon Notes
Series: Questions Jesus Asked
Title: “What Are You Looking For?”
Scripture: John 1:35-39
Preacher: Rev. David Hockett
Main Question:
🔎 What are you looking for? – Jesus asks this question to His first disciples and to us today. It’s a question of desire, purpose, and longing.
Key Themes:
1. Our Restless Hearts Need God
- Augustine: “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
- Beneath our searching, striving, and dissatisfaction is a deep need for God.
2. Do We Seek Jesus or Just What He Can Give?
- We often bring our own agendas to Jesus—seeking comfort, security, or answers.
- True discipleship is not about controlling our relationship with God, but trusting and following Him.
3. The First Disciples' Response: “Where Are You Staying?”
- Instead of asking big theological questions, they simply want to be with Jesus.
- This challenges us: Are we seeking Jesus Himself, or just what He can do for us?
4. Jesus’ Invitation: “Come and See”
- We don’t need to have all the answers before following Jesus.
- Faith comes first—understanding follows (faith seeking understanding).
- The journey of discipleship is about experiencing Jesus firsthand.
5. From Seeking to Sharing
- Once we come and see, we are called to go and tell.
- The Church is a witness to God’s presence—will others see Jesus among us?
Reflection Questions:
- If Jesus asked you today, “What are you looking for?”, how would you answer?
- Are you following Jesus for who He is or for what He can give?
- How can you help others see Jesus through your life and in our church?
Application: Living Out the Message
✅ Draw near to Jesus – Spend time in prayer and scripture, not just seeking answers but deepening your relationship with Christ.
✅ Trust before understanding – Step out in faith, even when you don’t see the full picture.
✅ Be a witness – Live in a way that reflects Jesus, so others may come and see Him through you.
📖 This week, read John 1:35-51 and reflect on how Jesus invites us to follow Him.
🙌 May our lives and our church be a place where people can say, “Yes, Jesus stays here.”
Thanks be to God. Amen.
