Sermons on John
The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-11 Speaker: Andy Bratton Big Idea: Jesus is the only way to safely navigate through this dark world. I started by showing pictures of two winding roads and comparing it to the mindset of people looking for God. John 14:1 John 14:2 John 14:3 John 14:4-7 John 14:8-11 God sees us, He saves us, and He leads us. It’s up to us to follow! I ended with a picture of the longest, straightest road in the world How COVID has affected us
The Resurrection and the Life
John 11:1-4 11:5-10 11:11-16 11:17-27 Romans 6:1-11 Resurrection in this life happens when we unite with Jesus. Fear of death causes many to forfeit life. Proverbs 29:25; 1 John 4:18; 2 Timothy 1:7
The Good Shepherd
John 10:11aHow is Jesus the Good Shepherd?He revealed Himself.John 1:4-5, 12, 48-49He protected the family.John 2:10,16He showed grace to the enemy.3:5,16-17He gave people value.4:7-10He gave people a choice.5:6,14He revealed his power.6:11,20He explained alignment.7:17,45-48He cares for the sinner.8:10-11He was a light to the blind.9:39He laid down his life.10:11Romans 5:8John 15:13Luke 23:34John 1:12Am I a good sheep?John 1:11, 3:19, 5:7John 1:49, 4:29, 6:68-69, 9:38How we respond to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, reveals the kind of sheep we are.
The Door of the Sheep
John 9 John 10:1 10:2-6 10:7-10 Abundant life is knowing Jesus’ voice and following Him.
The Light of the World
Isaiah 9:2; Isaiah 10:17; 42:6; Isaiah 60:1 John 8:1-11 8:12-18 8:19-24 8:25-30 8:31-32 1 John 1:5-7; Proverbs 4:18; Isaiah 58:10 Jesus is the Son, not a flashlight!
The bread of Life
John 6:4-10 John 6:15,24-27 John 6:35-40 John 6:43-58 Jesus’ statements about Himself are calls for us to take action in our relationship with Him.
Non-Perishable
Sermon Series: Destination Jesus Sermon Title: Non-Perishable Sermon Scripture: John 14:1-14 Big Idea: Without vision, the people perish. Without Jesus, the people perish. Our vision must be focused on looking to Jesus. 14:1-4 14:5-7 14:8-11 14:12-14 Proverbs 29:18 We are heading to an eternal destination, following the trusted guide, along a marked trail. What better way to live life?
The Death Sentence
Sermon Series: Stretch Sermon Title: The Death Sentence Sermon Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-27; John 12:1-11,20-26 Big Idea: The first step in stretching your marriage is dying to self. Ephesians 5:21-27 John 12:1-11 John 12:20-26 The miracle of marriage is how two individuals become one. One in Christ, one in action, and one on mission. What new action will you take this year to be a couple that moves closer to being like Jesus? _______________________________
To Be Sure!
Does a Christian have the assurance of salvation? John 10:1-6 John 10:7-9 John 10:10-16 John 10:17-18 John 10:22-30 But can you lose that security? John 15:1-2 – by being pruned. Hebrews 3:12 – by choosing to leave. How do we abide? John 15:7,9,10 – In His words, His love, His commands John 10:1-30
