Jesus - The Greatest Teacher
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather here to celebrate the life and teachings of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, who is not just a teacher, but the greatest teacher and preacher to have ever walked on this earth.
Let me begin my sermon with a funny story. There was once a man who had the habit of talking to himself. One day, he was walking on the street, and a passerby noticed him and asked, "Why are you talking to yourself?" The man replied, "I'm not talking to myself, I'm talking to Jesus." The passerby was impressed and asked, "Does Jesus talk back to you?" The man replied, "No, he's the best listener I've ever had."
Jesus carried the gospel everywhere. And everywhere he went he affected the place. Just by the follolishness of preaching, entire cities were turned upside down. If he came into the city, he would wreck the entire city. Whole social systems were disrupted by his preaching. He was awesome. If he started preaching in the desert people will meet him in the desert. If he got inside a house and started preaching he would fill the house until people were filled in the door and in the closet. One house was so congested that four men carried another man up a wall and across the roof, cut a hole in the roof, and lowered him down into the presence of the Lord. Without a TV ministry, a radio ministry, a business card, a flyer, or a mailing list, if Jesus started preaching, he had no problem preaching to up to 5000 men, not including the women and children, without a PA system, without a sound system, without a telephone, or any type of electronic device, Jesus could preach down in a dry place and get 5000 men, not to mention women and children, together, and they would stay and would rather faint than miss something he said. He was absolutely awesome. Of all the distinguished, prolific, and profound preachers of this hour, none could preach quite like Jesus. He didn’t just have a word; he was the word. He was the abstract, invisible, intangible word of God that came forth from the presence of God in the creation and said, Let there be, and it was. He was that same work that wrapped himself in a cloak of flesh and tabernacled with us, and we beheld the wonder of his glory, the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. Completely awesome. He preached with power and integrity. And without ever having perched in a pulpit, he would preach in a graveyard until the dead men came out of the tomb. It is this Jesus who we are talking about today.
Jesus was the best teacher and preacher for many reasons. Firstly, he taught with authority. When Jesus spoke, people listened. He spoke with confidence, and his words carried weight. Matthew 7:28-29, says, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law." He spoke with authority. He didn't just repeat what others had said; he spoke the truth that came directly from God.
Jesus was a master storyteller. He used parables to explain complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. His parables were relatable, and memorable, and had a profound impact on his listeners. In fact, many of his parables, such as the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the Sower and the Seed, have become part of our cultural heritage.
Jesus was a unique teacher because He not only imparted knowledge but lived out the principles He taught. He didn't just talk the talk, he walked the walk. In John 13:15, Jesus said, "I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you." He showed His followers how to love, how to serve, how to forgive, and how to live a life pleasing to God.
Jesus' teachings were radical and counter-cultural. He challenged the status quo, and his teachings were often in direct opposition to the religious and political authorities of his time. His teachings on love, forgiveness, and compassion were revolutionary, and they continue to challenge us to this day.
But Jesus was more than just a teacher or a preacher. He was the Son of God who came to save us from our sins. He lived a perfect life and died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. And three days later, He rose from the dead, showing that He had conquered death and giving us the hope of eternal life.
As Christians, we follow Jesus not just because He was a great teacher and preacher, but because He is our Savior and Lord. We believe that He is the way, the truth, and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6).
So let us follow Jesus with all our hearts, minds, and souls. Let us learn from His teachings, be inspired by His life, and be transformed by His love. And let us share the good news of His salvation with others, so that they too may come to know Him as the best teacher and preacher, and as their Lord and Savior.
As we close this service, I invite you to bow your heads and pray with me. If you have never received Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I encourage you to do so today. Just confess your sins to Him, ask Him to forgive you, and invite Him to come into your life and be your Lord and Savior. And if you already know Him, I pray that you will continue to follow Him faithfully and share His love with others.
If you have not yet accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, I invite you to do so today. Through Jesus, we can experience the fullness of God's love, forgiveness, and the transformation of our character. If you would like to make this life-changing decision, please say the following prayer: “Lord Jesus Christ." I confess that I am a sinner and that I am lost without you. You said that if we confess our sins, you are righteous and just enough to forgive us of our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. I recognize the sacrifice you made on the cross. Thank you, Jesus, for from today on, I will read and obey your word. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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