The Word: John, Part 1
This first part of our Gospel of John series will focus on the prologue of John’s Gospel in chapter 1.
The True Light
This message explores themes of Jesus as “the true light that gives light to everyone”, with further light/darkness in John’s gospel. (John 1:9-13) Sermon Outline “The True light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.” (John 1:9) Jesus, the True Light (John 1:9) Jesus is the true light. Jesus’ light is available to everyone. Jesus is the light of the world. Darkness can neither comprehend the light nor overcome it. Jesus as the true light means there is false light. Satan disguises himself as the angel of light. (2 Corinthians 11:14). Jesus can help you discern truth…
Bearing Witness
A look at the life of John the Baptist and what it means to ‘bear witness’ to Jesus the Word and the Light. (John 1:6-8) Sermon Outline “There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe.” (John 1:6-7) John the Baptist Knew Who He Was: Sent from God (John 1:6) John the Baptist’s identity –John “is” from God; sent from God…
The First Word
An exploration of the concepts in the first 5 verses of John 1, with particular attention to Jesus as the Word, plus some mention of themes in John. (John 1:1-5) Sermon Outline “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” (John 1:1) Jesus the Divine and Preexistent Word (John 1:1-2) Jesus at the beginning: echoes of beginning of all things in Genesis 1:1-2 and the ancient wisdom of God in Proverbs…