Dying to Self, Living for Christ: What Jesus Taught About Fruitful Living

🌱 What Does It Mean to Die to Self and Live for Christ?

In John 12:24, Jesus reveals a powerful truth using the image of a grain of wheat. Unless the seed falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone—but if it dies, it produces much fruit. This message explores what it means to be planted by God, to surrender your life, and to embrace the process of dying to self in order to trust Him through seasons of waiting, growth, and harvest.

Jesus wasn’t just preparing His disciples for His death on the cross. He was also teaching them—and us—how real spiritual growth happens: through surrender, sacrifice, and obedience. In this sermon, Pastor Campbell unpacks how we, like Christ, are called to die to self so that we can live fully for God and bear lasting fruit.

Scripture Reference: John 12:23–28
Speaker: Pastor Dennis Campbell
Date: April 6, 2025
Length: 27:02

💡 In This Message, You’ll Learn:

• What it means to be spiritually planted instead of buried

• Why dying to self is essential for living a fruitful Christian life

• How to trust God’s timing for your “due season”

• The difference between seeking comfort and fulfilling God’s purpose

• What Jesus meant by “Whoever loves his life will lose it…” (John 12:25)

• How to pray “Father, glorify Your name” in seasons of difficulty

🙏 This Sermon Is for You If:

• You’re in a season of waiting and wondering if anything is happening beneath the surface

• You feel like you’re being stretched or uprooted from your comfort zone

• You want to live a life that honors God, even when it’s hard

• You’re seeking clarity about your calling and purpose in Christ

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📖 Key Verse:

“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it produces much grain.” —John 12:24 (NKJV)

✨ Ready to Grow?

God doesn’t bury His children—He plants them. If you’ve been feeling hidden, overlooked, or stuck, this message will encourage you to trust the Gardener, hold on through the waiting, and believe that your due season is coming. Let go of self, take up your cross, and step into the fruitful life God has prepared for you.

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