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Stewards of Good
Titus is an example of stewardship for God’s grace and goodness toward the Corinthians believers. This becomes an invitation for the Corinthians—and us—to prioritize stewardship for God’s glory. (2 Corinthians 8:16-24) SERMON OUTLINE: “He was chosen by the churches to accompany us as we carry the offering, which we administer in order to honor the Lord himself and to show our eagerness to help.” (2 Corinthians 8:19) Stewarding Generosity for Good (2 Corinthians 8:19-21) The offering given to honor the…
All for Good
Real love flows from God’s generous goodness revealed in Jesus Christ. Real love acts in generous goodness for others. (2 Corinthians 8:8-15) SERMON OUTLINE: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) Jesus the True Example of Generous Goodness (2 Corinthians 8:8-9) All comparisons stop at the grace we encounter in Jesus Jesus let…
Given Good
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…
Whole Gospel
(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…
The Seventh Sign: Lazarus Raised
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…
The Good Shepherd
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…
The Sixth Sign: Let the Blind See
This message explores Jesus’ encounter with the man born blind and His declarations about seeing and not seeing. (John 9:1-41) Sermon Outline “He replied, ‘Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!’” (John 9:25) Who Is this Jesus? (John 9:11) Jesus claims to be the light of the world (9:5) The miracle of sight to the blind The miracle during the Feast of Tabernacles The miracle…
Light of the World
This message explores Jesus’ teaching and powerful declaration: “I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12-58) Sermon Outline “Jesus said, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness,but will have the light of life.’” (John 8:12) Jesus the light of creation Jesus the light of wisdom Jesus the light of freedom Jesus the light from God the Father DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: DIG DEEPER
No Condemnation
This message explores Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery. (John 7:53-8:11) Sermon Outline Jesus straightened up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you? “No one, sir,” she said. “Then neither do I condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.” (John 8:10-11) Grace is sometimes messy. > Jesus loves for people to be in the presence of the Father. Jesus sees people as precious, not as pawns. Jesus, the…
Rivers of Living Water
This message explores Jesus’ visit to the Feast of Tabernacles, the division arising around Him, and His teaching about rivers of living water coming from within those who believe in Him.. (John 7:1-52) Sermon Outline On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” (John…
Bread of Life
This message explores Jesus’ powerful sermon wrapped around His declaration: “I am the bread of life” (6:35, 41, 48, 51). (John 6:22-71) Sermon Outline “Then Jesus declared, ‘I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirst.’” (John 6:35) Four Nourishing Truths Jesus knows what we seek (6:26-29) The Father gives what we need (6:32-40) Those who believe in Jesus gain life that endures (6:47-51) Believing in…
The Fifth Sign: Walking on Water
This message explores the fifth sign in John’s Gospel, where Jesus walks on water across the Sea of Galilee. (John 6:16-21) Sermon Outline “When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were frightened.” (John 6:19) Assailed by Storms: the disciples Alone in the night (6:16-17) Fierce storms (6:18-19a) Stormy fears (6:19b) Walking on Water: Jesus Approaching the boat, walking on water (6:19)→ authority; greater than Moses; God…