What if the religion I grew up with isn’t the same as following Jesus?
About this episode
This sermon explores Jesus’ identity as the light of the world and the door of the sheep, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and following His voice amidst distractions.
I Am, 3 of 7 from March 15, 2026 “When we recognize Jesus’ leadership He filters deadly distractions.” John 9-10 by Michael Lockstampfor (@miklocks) SUMMARY This sermon explores Jesus’ identity as the light of the world and the door of the sheep, highlighting how he heals spiritual blindness, filters out destructive voices, and alone provides true abundance in life. Pastor Michael discusses how we often begin with selfish motives, are bombarded by competing influences, and must humbly learn to recognize and follow Jesus’ voice as our true and caring shepherd. REFLECTION & DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 💬 What ailments might Jesus be using to get our attention? 💬 Do we recognize the voice of Truth when He calls to us? 💬 What influences have we accepted without bringing them to Jesus? ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 📝 Sermon Notes for this message 💾 Download a transcript of this message 📰 Blog Summary for this message 🖼️ Sermon Slides 🗫 Download a Gathering Guide for this message Read the Word 📖 Read John 9:35-41 📖 Read John 10:1-6 📖 Read John 10:7-10 LINKS Website Download our App! ( Apple ) ( Android ) Donate Podcast Music by Blue Dot Sessions
People in this episode
Host: Michael Lockstampfor
Topics covered
- Jesus' identity
- spiritual blindness
- following Jesus
- selfish motives
- recognizing Jesus' voice
- destructive influences
- true abundance
Keywords
- Jesus
- spiritual blindness
- leadership
- abundance
- selfish motives
- truth
- influences
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: I Am, Sermon Notes, Blog Summary, Sermon Slides, Gathering Guide, John 9:35-41, John 10:1-6, John 10:7-10
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