"More Than Wonderful" - Bishop John E. Putnam

December 21, 2025

Bishop John E. Putman

In this week’s POSC Podcast, Bishop Putnam delivers a powerful, Christ-centered message titled “More Than Wonderful,” calling listeners to move beyond secondhand faith and personally know who Jesus truly is. Drawing from the prophetic words of Isaiah 9:6 and Jesus’ own question in Matthew 16—“Whom say ye that I am?”—Bishop Putnam challenges every believer to examine not just what others say about God, but who He is to you. This message is a passionate reminder that Christianity is not about tradition, labels, or distant belief, but about experiencing the Almighty God dwelling within us. Walking through the five divine distinctions given to Christ—Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, and the Prince of Peace—Bishop Putnam unfolds the fullness of Jesus’ identity. From His supreme authority and oneness with the Father, to His role as our counselor in the night seasons and our peace in the middle of life’s storms, this message magnifies the unmatched greatness of Christ. With rich Scripture, personal reflection, and Spirit-filled clarity, this episode affirms that Jesus is not partially sufficient—He is completely enough. He is not merely wonderful; He is more than wonderful. More than our minds can comprehend. More than our hearts can contain. Everything our souls have ever longed for, and infinitely more. If you’re searching for peace, direction, strength, or assurance in uncertain times, this message will anchor your faith and lift your vision. Jesus is still asking the question today: “Whom say ye that I am?”—and the answer has the power to transform everything. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!

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Episode Notes

Main Point: Jesus is not just wonderful—He is more than wonderful. He is fully God revealed to us, personally known, and eternally present within us.

Isaiah’s prophecy reveals not merely a name, but divine distinctions describing who Jesus truly is.
Jesus challenged His disciples—and still challenges us today—not with who others say He is, but “Whom say ye that I am?”
Christianity is not about observing God from a distance, but experiencing Him personally, inwardly, and transformationally.
Jesus is revealed as Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace—not titles shared, but identities fulfilled in Him alone.
The incarnation proves this truth: God with us, God in us, and God for us.

Key Scriptures:

Isaiah 9:6 – “Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Matthew 16:15–16 – “But whom say ye that I am?”
John 1:1, 14 – “The Word was God… and the Word was made flesh.”
Colossians 2:9 – “In him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.”
Philippians 4:7 – “The peace of God… shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Major Themes:

Revelation Over Reputation: What matters most is not who others say Jesus is, but who He is to you.
God Fully Revealed: Jesus is not part of God—He is the fullness of God manifested.
Personal Experience: True faith is not inherited or assumed; it must be personally known.
Counsel, Power, Peace: Jesus meets every human need—direction, strength, identity, and peace.
More Than Words Can Express: Jesus exceeds explanation, expectation, and imagination.

Reflection Questions:

Who is Jesus to me personally—not doctrinally, but experientially?
Have I allowed Him to be more than a concept and truly become my Counselor and Peace?
In what areas of my life do I need to trust Him more fully as Mighty God and Everlasting Father?