Drink or Dry Up

Nov 16, 2025 • Mark South

In this sermon on John 7:1-52, Pastor Mark South explores what happens when Jesus unapologetically positions himself at the very center of our lives. During the Feast of Booths—a Jewish celebration remembering God's provision of water in the wilderness—Jesus dramatically interrupts the climactic water-pouring ceremony, standing and crying out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink." Mark challenges the congregation to examine whether Christ is truly at the center of their lives or merely off to the side. He unpacks how Jesus refuses to operate on our timeline or perform according to our script, and how true faith means more than being captivated, impressed, or warm toward Jesus—it requires complete surrender. The sermon culminates with the central question: Will we drink from the living water of Christ, or will we dry up seeking satisfaction from empty wells?

00:00 Scripture Reading

04:15 Introduction

06:41 Thanksgiving and Family Drama

15:37 Jesus' Timing and Authority

27:14 Jesus' Private Arrival at the Feast

28:36 Jesus Enters the Feast

30:14 Jesus' Teaching at the Temple

31:40 The Glory of God Revealed

36:01 The Hypocrisy of the Law

38:27 Christ as the Center of Worship

41:17 Living Water: The Source of Life

50:01 The Spirit and the Glorification of Christ