Mercy Movement
Logos of Life | Michael Marler | Mercy Movement
What if the life, joy, purpose, and fulfillment you’ve been searching for aren’t found in something—but in Someone?In this powerful message from 1 John 1, we go back to the foundation of our faith and the truth of who Jesus really is.John didn’t simply know about Jesus. He walked with Him. He heard Him. He saw Him. He touched Him. And John declares that Jesus is the **Word of Life**—the eternal Son of God who was there from the beginning, through whom all things were created, and who stepped into our world so that we could know God personally.Jesus isn’t simply another part of our lives. **Jesus is life.**Our world is overflowing with information, opinions, philosophies, distractions, and things promising to give us happiness and fulfillment. We can spend our entire lives learning, achieving, building families, pursuing success—even going to church—and still miss the One who matters most.Because Christianity isn’t ultimately about knowing more information about God.**It’s about knowing Him.**In this sermon, we explore:• What John means when he calls Jesus the “Word of Life”• Why Jesus existed before Bethlehem and was present from the beginning• What it means that Jesus is the full expression of God• Paul’s powerful message about the “unknown God” on Mars Hill in Acts 17• How idols distort our understanding of who God really is• Why our culture’s endless pursuit of information can never replace fellowship with Christ• The difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Jesus• How believers can experience real fellowship and communion with God• Why true joy, purpose, salvation, and eternal life are ultimately found in a PersonThe same fellowship with Jesus that John experienced is the fellowship we are invited into today.There is a seat at the table.It has been bought and paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ.And you were invited.**Salvation is not simply an event that happened in your past. Salvation is a Person.****Do you know Him?** KEY SCRIPTURES1 John 1:1–4John 1:1–14John 14:6John 17:3Colossians 1:13–20Hebrews 1Acts 171 Corinthians 10–11If this message encouraged you or helped you see Jesus more clearly, **LIKE this video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear it.** **SUBSCRIBE to the Mercy Movement YouTube channel** and turn on notifications so you don’t miss new sermons, worship, testimonies, and messages each week. **DOWNLOAD THE MERCY MOVEMENT APP** to stay connected throughout the week and access messages, resources, upcoming events, and everything happening at Mercy. **FOLLOW MERCY MOVEMENT ON SOCIAL MEDIA** for sermon clips, encouragement, church updates, events, and more ways to stay connected throughout the week.Our prayer is bigger than simply learning more about God.We want to **know Him.**To hear Him.To walk with Him.To fellowship with Him.And to experience the fullness of joy that can only be found in Jesus.**Jesus is not simply part of life. He is the Word of Life.**#JesusChrist #KnowJesus #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #FirstJohn #WordOfLife #WhoIsJesus #Christianity #BibleStudy #Faith #JesusIsLife #FellowshipWithGod #ChristianLiving #Gospel #Salvation #MercyMovement #ChurchSermon
