September 20, 2026

Drawing from John 1:43-51, this sermon traces the calling of Philip and Nathanael as Jesus begins his earthly ministry in Galilee. The pastor establishes a high Christology rooted in John's Gospel, emphasizing that Jesus is fully God and fully man. Through the encounter between Jesus and Nathanael, the sermon explores what it means to make honest inquiry about Christ, to grow as a disciple, and to be personally known by God. Jesus's words to Nathanael are shown to be deeply rooted in Old Testament prophecy and narrative, particularly the story of Jacob in Genesis, revealing that Jesus is the fulfillment of all that the Law and the Prophets anticipated. The sermon concludes with the assurance that Jesus sees every believer personally and intimately, and that his promise of presence and keeping power extends to all who follow him.