A Planned Meeting

A Planned Meeting

From Core Church LA Services by Pastor Steve Wilburn

April 12, 2026 · 58 min

About this episode

The sermon discusses how Jesus intentionally met a broken woman at Jacob's well, emphasizing God's love and the transformative power of faith.

1. Sitting and Waiting 2. Asking for a Drink 3. Seeing a Change Today's sermon explored how Jesus intentionally planned a meeting with a broken, rejected woman whom society had cast aside. Despite being weary from His journey, Jesus waited at Jacob's well at noon to meet someone who desperately needed His love and grace. This passage reminds us that no one is beyond God's reach, no heart is too broken for Him to mend, and no past is too damaged for Him to redeem. Jesus offers us "living water"—eternal satisfaction that the world cannot provide—and He seeks us out even when we feel unworthy of His attention. Takeaways: - God orchestrates divine appointments in our lives. Just as Jesus "had to pass through Samaria," He intentionally pursues each of us, regardless of our past failures or current circumstances. Your brokenness doesn't disqualify you from His love. - Only Jesus can satisfy the deepest thirst of our souls. We often look for fulfillment in relationships, possessions, success, or popularity, but these leave us empty. Jesus is the fountain of living water who offers lasting satisfaction when we surrender to Him in spirit and truth. - Genuine transformation leads to…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Steve Wilburn

Topics covered

  • divine appointments
  • spiritual transformation
  • God's love
  • redemption
  • living water

Keywords

  • Jesus
  • Samaritan woman
  • divine appointments
  • living water
  • spiritual fulfillment
  • transformation
  • grace

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Samaria, Jacob's well

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