{"id":1166,"date":"2026-07-19T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/?post_type=sermons&#038;p=1166"},"modified":"2026-07-22T05:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:58:28","slug":"2026-07-19","status":"publish","type":"sermons","link":"https:\/\/pbc.my\/?sermons=2026-07-19","title":{"rendered":"Serve Christ and Follow Christ (John 12:20-36)"},"content":{"rendered":"<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-1166-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/260719-Serve-Christ-and-Follow-Christ-John-12_20-36-by-Dr-Tai-Kim-Teng.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/260719-Serve-Christ-and-Follow-Christ-John-12_20-36-by-Dr-Tai-Kim-Teng.mp3\">https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/260719-Serve-Christ-and-Follow-Christ-John-12_20-36-by-Dr-Tai-Kim-Teng.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-717\" src=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/test128\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-19-i-CONNECT-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sermons JUL 2026 19\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-19-i-CONNECT-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-19-i-CONNECT-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-19-i-CONNECT-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/pbc.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Sermons-JUL-26_Jul-19-i-CONNECT.jpg 415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sermon <em>Serve Christ and Follow Christ<\/em> from <strong>John 12:20-36<\/strong> emphasises the call to discipleship through service and obedience to Jesus. In this passage, Christ reveals that true glory comes through sacrifice, as He prepares for His death and resurrection. Believers are reminded that serving Christ means surrendering personal desires and embracing His mission, while following Christ requires walking in His light and living faithfully according to His Word. This powerful message highlights themes of eternal life, devotion, and spiritual transformation, making it a cornerstone for Christian living and an inspiring guide for those seeking to deepen their faith.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The sermon Serve Christ and Follow Christ from John 12:20-36 emphasises the call to discipleship through service and obedience to Jesus. In this passage, Christ reveals that true glory comes through sacrifice, as He prepares for His death and resurrection. 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