Heroes Part Four: James and John

Heroes Part Four: James and John

Speaker: Pastor Jon Zondervan
Date: June 29, 2019

Heroes explores the lives, work, and ministries of men and women in the New Testament whose lives made enormous impact on the world. This series will help broaden your perspective of the early Church, enlighten the eyes of your heart, and fascinate your imagination as we discover hidden truths behind some of the most important people in scripture.

In this sermon, Pastor Jon Zondervan shares the story of James and John and expands on what scripture says in regards to how we should respond to those who persecute us.

Focus Scripture

Luke 5:8-11

8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” 9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” 11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.

Sermon Highlights

• How do we respond to people that are against us?

• Recognize there is truth

  • Ephesians 4:20-24 (NKJV) // “But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”

• Have the right spirit

  • Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV) // “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

• Be humble

  • 1 Peter 5:5-9 (NKJV) // “Likewise you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. ” Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”