Our Pursuit: Go After the One (Sammy Lopez)

This week, guest speaker Sammy Lopez walks us through John 4 and the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman. This message goes deeper than a conversation at a well - it reveals the heart of a Savior who pursues the lost without fear, without prejudice, and without compromise. What you did, what you’re doing, and who you are does not scare Jesus. And if we belong to Him, we are called to pursue others the same way He pursued us. This sermon challenges us to love boldly, speak truth courageously, and risk rejection for the sake of eternity.

1. “Drink From Someone Else’s Ladle” (John 4:7–11)

* Jesus was willing to cross cultural, racial, and religious barriers.

* Loving the lost means meeting people where they are.

* What someone has done does not disqualify them from grace.

2. “Your Story Is Deeper Than Your Sin” (John 4:16–18)

* Jesus sees beyond behavior to the heart.

* Sin does not intimidate the Savior.

* Grace pursues before transformation begins.

3. “Speak the Truth in Love” (John 4:17–24)

* Jesus addressed her sin without rejecting her.

* Truth without love is harsh; love without truth is empty.

* Calling out sin is not judgment - it is an invitation to freedom.

4. “Be Willing to Be Crucified for It” (John 15:18–20)

* Not everyone will receive the message of Christ.

* Rejection is part of following Jesus.

* Eternity matters more than comfort or popularity.

5. “Pray Dangerous Prayers”

* Jesus, let me see others through Your eyes.

* Send someone to me, or send me to someone who needs You.

* Make me the hands and feet of Jesus.

* Give me boldness to pursue others like You did.

6. “Go and Make Disciples” (Matthew 28:19–20)

* We pursue because Christ pursued us first.

* Evangelism is not optional; it is obedience.

* The Gospel is truth, and truth must be proclaimed.