How we approach Jesus reveals what we believe we need from Jesus.
In Luke 7:36–50, two people find themselves in the presence of Jesus—but they approach Him very differently. Simon the Pharisee welcomes Jesus into his home with curiosity, while a woman known for her sin comes to Jesus with tears, costly perfume, worship, and complete dependence.
In this message, Pastor Lydia Bricker challenges us to examine the way we approach Christ. Is Jesus simply someone we are adding to an already self-sufficient life—or do we recognize that we have nothing apart from Him?
“You can be in proximity to Jesus without being dependent on Him.”
Through Scripture and personal testimony, Lydia explores what it means to surrender our self-reliance, bring our burdens to the feet of Jesus, receive His forgiveness, and allow repentance to transform the way we live.
In this sermon:
• The difference between proximity to Jesus and dependence on Jesus
• Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman in Luke 7
• Why self-reliance keeps us from fully surrendering to Christ
• Finding Jesus in suffering, weakness, and circumstances we cannot control
• How repentance leads to worship
• Why Christians are called to represent Christ with their lives
• Moving from simply following Jesus’ teachings to depending on Jesus as Savior
Questions to consider:
Where have I reduced Jesus to a teacher whose principles I follow rather than a Savior upon whom I depend?
Where am I trying to offer Jesus my strength when what He is asking me to offer Him is my dependence?
Transformation begins with repentance, continues through abiding in Christ, and changes how we represent Him to the world.
📖 Scripture: Luke 7:36–50
🎙️ Speaker: Pastor Lydia Bricker
⛪ Church: The Clearing Church
📌 Message: I Need Jesus
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