This message explores Jesus’ second sign, which also takes place at Cana in Galilee, a healing of a noble official’s son, who was sick unto death. (John 4:43-54) Sermon Outline “Go,” Jesus replied, “your son will live.” The man took Jesus at his word and departed. (John 4:50) I. The Problem of Familiarity (vv. 43–45) The Samaritans entered into who Jesus was because they carried fewer assumptions. The outsiders found what the insiders missed. Familiarity can produce blindness that masquerades…
This message explores Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, followed by the confession of the Samaritans that Jesus is “the Savior of the world.” (John 4:1-42) Sermon Outline “Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’” (John 4:13-14) Jesus Crosses Dividing Lines Socio-ethnic: Jews/Samaritans…
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…
