Discovering Jesus: From Knowledge to Intimacy

🔥 SERMON | "I Know Him as Father" — Pastor Ricky Venter | Philippians 3:10 | I Know Him Series

📖 Main Scripture: Philippians 3:10
🗣️ Speaker: Pastor Ricky Venter
📍 Series: I Know Him
🎯 Theme: Discovering Jesus — From Knowledge to Intimacy

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🎙️ Message Overview:

In this powerful sermon, "I Know Him as Father," Pastor Ricky Venter takes us on a journey from head knowledge to heart intimacy.

Too many in the church today know about Jesus—but have never truly been known by Him.

Using Philippians 3:10 as a launchpad—"I want to know Christ..."—we explore Paul’s cry for intimacy over information, for deep friendship over distant reverence.

🔑 Big Questions:

• Do you know Jesus—or do you just know about Him?
• Are you near the fire, but never fully stepped in?
• Have you settled for servant-level Christianity when Jesus calls you “friend”?

📝 Key Points:

1. Knowing about Him ≠ Being known by Him
    📖 Matthew 7:21–23
    You can be busy doing things for God—without ever being surrendered to God.
2. Proximity Without Surrender Will Never Transform You
    📖 Psalm 103:7
    You can be around the presence and power of God—and still miss intimacy.
3. Intimacy is Being Fully Known and Fully Loved
    📖 John 15:15
    Jesus doesn't want performers—He calls us friends.

💡 Illustrations & Visuals:

• 📱 A phone to contrast Google-level knowledge with personal relationship
• 🎽 A sports jersey to show the limits of fandom vs friendship
• 🔥 A lantern to symbolize proximity vs immersion
• 🪞 A mirror to reflect true vulnerability before Jesus

🙏 Response Moment:

If you're tired of checking spiritual boxes without feeling spiritually connected—this message is your invitation to the table, to friendship, to transformation.

Whether you’ve been close but cold, serving without surrender, or hiding behind religious performance—Jesus is calling you deeper.

🎵 "Come, Holy Spirit." Not for more performance—but for more presence. For more intimacy.

📌 Join the conversation!
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➡️ “I want to know Him.”
➡️ “I’m stepping into the fire.”
➡️ “I’m saying yes to friendship.

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