This message explores the first calling of the disciples, who leave John the Baptist to follow Jesus. They may not know what they are getting into but they still follow. (John 1:35-51) Sermon Outline “They said, ‘Rabbi’ (which means ‘Teacher’), ‘where are you staying?’ ‘Come,” he replied, ‘and you will see.’” (John 1:38b-39a) Seeing John the Baptist sees Jesus Andrew and another disciple see Jesus, and Jesus sees them Andrew leads Simon Peter to see Jesus, and Jesus sees Peter…
This message explores the witness of John the Baptist, who knows he is not the Messiah, but the one running ahead of and pointing to the Messiah, who is the Lamb of God. (John 1:19-34) Sermon Outline “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29) John the Baptist Knew Who He Was Not and Who He Was (John 1:19-23) Not the Messiah…
This message will talk about the glory of God revealed in Jesus, with an aside to give attention to the Holy Spirit as the revealer of truth. (John 1:18) Sermon Outline “No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known.” (John 1:18) How do you know you know God? There’s a difference between knowing God and knowing information about God. How…
Here we savor the grace upon grace given in Jesus, the grace and truth revealed in Him that exceeds the law given through Moses. (John 1:15-17) Sermon Outline For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ..” (John 1:17) Pointing to Who is Greater: John the Baptist (John 1:15) The Fullness of Jesus (John 1:16) Grace and Truth Exceeding the Law (John 1:17) Living into the Fullness DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: DIG DEEPER Exploring Faith Growing in…
