"The Truth and Your Why" - Pastor John D. Putnam
October 26, 2025
Pastor John D. Putnam
In this week's message, Pastor Putnam challenges one of the most popular messages of our culture—the call to “find your why.” With clarity and compassion, he reminds us that before we can ever discover our why, we must first discover the Truth. From John 14:6 to John 8:32, Pastor Putnam declares that truth is not a concept or a philosophy—it is a person, and His name is Jesus Christ. Through vivid stories of Nicodemus, the woman at the well, and the Apostle Paul, we’re reminded that when we encounter the Truth, our confusion gives way to clarity, our searching gives way to purpose, and our bondage gives way to freedom. In a world obsessed with self-discovery, Pastor Putnam calls the church to rediscover Christ-discovery—to surrender rather than self-seek, to follow rather than “find ourselves.” For when we know Jesus, we not only know the Truth, but we finally know who we are and why we are here. If you’ve been searching for meaning, struggling with identity, or longing for direction, this message will lead you to the only One who can truly satisfy the soul. When you know the Truth—you’ll know your why. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and beyond, visit us at posc.church!
Episode Notes
Main Point: You will never find your “why” until you first find the Truth—and that Truth is Jesus Christ.
- The world promotes self-discovery and “finding your why,” but true purpose can only be found through knowing Jesus, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
- Without truth, purpose becomes self-centered and short-lived; with truth, life becomes directed, meaningful, and free.
- Jesus doesn’t just reveal truth—He is the Truth. Real freedom, direction, and identity come only through relationship with Him.
- To know the Truth is to know Jesus; and once you know Jesus, you discover who you really are and why you were created.
Key Scriptures:
- John 14:6 – “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”
- John 8:32 – “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
- John 3:5 – “Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
- Acts 2:38 – “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins…”
- Philippians 3:13–14 – “Forgetting those things which are behind… I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”
Major Themes:
- Truth Precedes Purpose – Without knowing the Truth (Jesus), any “why” is empty.
- Freedom Through Revelation – True freedom is not just deliverance from sin but empowerment for purpose.
- Born Again Identity – Water and Spirit baptism bring spiritual rebirth and new direction.
- Revelation Redefines You – Knowing Jesus redefines your purpose, identity, and calling.
- Purpose in Relationship – Discovering your “why” begins with surrendering to the One who is the Truth.
Reflection Questions:
- Am I pursuing truth or personal comfort in my search for purpose?
- Have I allowed Jesus to redefine my identity and direction?
- How does knowing the Truth impact the way I live out my daily “why”?
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