This message explores John the Baptist’s words about being a friend of the bridegroom, and “he must become greater, I must become less.” (John 3:22-36) Sermon Outline “The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.” (John 3:29) Gift: Our Life is a Gift from God (John 3:27) John’s life and ministry was a gift Jesus’ life and…
This message explores Jesus’ midnight conversation with Nicodemus. (John 3:1-21) Sermon Outline Built by Human Hands Nicodemus’ four pillars Identity Religion Politics Wealth Jesus’ Invitation Just Let Go Is it a point in time decision or a pattern for life? What we see in Scripture Born from Above Curiosity for what God is doing DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Reflect or share about a time that you put a lot of effort and work into building something or planning something, only for it…
This message explores Jesus cleansing the Temple. Why does John place it here when the other gospels place it later? What is the writer trying to tell us? (John 2:13-25) Sermon Outline “So he made a whip out of cords, and drove all from the temple courts, both sheep and cattle; he scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables.” (John 2:15) Frustration about Cluttering God’s House John’s framing of Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple The heart…
This message explores the first sign of John’s Gospel, where Jesus turns water into wine at the wedding of Cana in Galilee. (John 2:1-12) Sermon Outline “. . . but you have saved the best till now.” (John 2:10b) Seeing Jesus Mary Saw Disciples Saw Cana Saw Invited by Jesus Mary Invited Disciples Invited Cana Invited Come and See Provision Purification Proof DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Have you ever hosted a gathering where you ran out of food? How did that feel?…
