God’s grace brings goodness to us. We graciously overflow with goodness for others. We see this in Paul, Titus, the Macedonian Christians, and an invitation to the Corinthians believers. (2 Corinthians 8:1-7) SERMON OUTLINE: “In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” (2 Corinthians 8:1-7) All We Have Has First Been Given (2 Corinthians 8:1) God’s grace is preeminent in our lives All we have is a gift…
(Luke 7:18-23) QUESTIONS TO ANSWER BEFORE THE SERMON: Why did Jesus come to earth? What are you supposed to do after the alarm clock goes off on Monday morning? SERMON OUTLINE: Getting Our Story Straight The Shaping Power of Stories John’s Confusion about the Story God’s Story The False Stories that Shape Us Our Role in God’s Story DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Compare your answer to the first pre-sermon question with Jesus’ answer in Luke 4:43, noting any differences. Is Jesus’ mission…
This message explores Jesus’ raising of Lazarus, as well as His powerful declaration: “I am the resurrection and the life.” (John 11:1-46) SERMON OUTLINE “Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’” (John 11:25-26) Jesus Receives Message that Lazarus is sick (John 11:1-3) Jesus loves Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. He loves…
This message explores Jesus’ visit to the Feast of Dedication and His powerful declarations: “I am the Door for the Sheep” and “I am the Good Shepherd.” (John 10:1-42) SERMON OUTLINE “I am the good shepherd; I know My sheep and My sheep know Me— just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” (John 10:14-15) Jesus the Gate-Shepherd Who Guards His Own (10:7-10) The gate versus the robbers The…
