Sermons on John (Page 2)
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Sermon Scripture: John 4:43-54; Exodus 18:21; Mark 6:40 Sermon Big Idea: A disciple stops looking for a sign and simply believes in Jesus. Sermon 1 Matthew 28:19-20a John 4:43-54 What’s the point? Jesus is intentional Jesus has compassion A disciple stops looking and starts believing. Sermon 2 Exodus 18:21 Mark 6:40 Effectiveness of a church=more people journeying with Jesus The equation of more people journeying with Jesus is: You and I delivering to people what we get from Jesus You How COVID has affected us
H2 Whoa!
Sermon Scripture: John 4:1-42 Sermon Big Idea: A disciple hungers and thirsts for righteousness. Then, and only then, will he/she be satisfied. Matthew 5:6 John 4:1-3 Jesus was still aware of timing. John 4:4-18 The Samaritan woman planned her timing. 1 Kings 11:29-31 John 4:19-30 Jesus used his timing and the woman’s timing to unite. John 4:31-42 Jesus expressed that the time is now! The story of the seashells
If Not Now, When?
Sermon Scripture: John 2-3 Sermon Big Idea: It’s time for discipleship. It’s time to grow. It’s time to journey with Jesus. “…helping people journey with Jesus.” Jesus said it wasn’t yet his time (John 2:4) Jesus had zeal (zay hos) for God’s house. (John 2:17) Jesus knows what is inside of us. (John 2:25b) John 3:1-21 Nicodemus waited for the right time. Nicodemus had zeal (zay hos) for the law. Nicodemus had his inside exposed. John 7:50-51 John 19:39
Jesus is a Miracle Worker
Sermon Big Idea: Jesus is a miracle worker and the biggest miracle He worked was you and I. John 1:43-51 Genesis 32:28 Genesis 27:36a Genesis 28:10-13a John 2:8-9a – Wedding at Cana John 4:49-50 – Heals an official’s son John 5:8-9a – Heals an invalid John 6:11 – Feeds 5,000 John 6:19 – Walks on water John 9:3,6 – Heals a blind man John 11:40-43 – Raises Lazarus John 20:18 – Resurrection John 20:26 – Walked through walls John 21:6 How COVID has affected us
Jesus is the Way
The first step is to follow. Following means to change direction and move. John 20:30-31 John 12:23-26 Matthew 14:31-33 John 18:25-27 John 21:12a Acts 2:36 Mark 1:17 Revelation 2:17
Jesus is the Lamb
Sermon Scripture: John 1:19-34 Sermon Big Idea: John testified to the fact that he is not the Messiah, but that he was prophesied about just like Jesus was. John 20:30-31 John clarifies his identity (v. 19-28) Not a friend of the religious leaders (Matthew 3:7-10) John the preparer (Isaiah 40:1-5) By voice (Matthew 3:2) By baptism (Matthew 3:11) John clarifies Jesus’ identity (v. 29-34) Existed before John (John 1:2) In authority over John (Matthew 3:14; Mark 1:7; Luke 3:17) Lamb How COVID has affected us
Jesus is the Word
Sermon Scripture: John 1:1-18 Sermon Big Idea: Jesus is the Word. He was present in the beginning and all things were made through Him. He is God! John 20:30-31 He is the Word (v. 1-3) God used words at creation (Genesis 1:3,5,6,8,9,10,11,26-31) God used words to call Abram (Genesis 12:1-3) God used words to introduce himself to Moses (Exodus 3:13-14) Jesus used the same language for himself (Jn 6,8,10,11,14,15) Brought people to a halt at time of arrest (Jn 18:4-6) How COVID has affected us
The Guest List
Sermon Scripture: John 2:1-12 Sermon Big Idea: When Jesus is invited, watch for the miracles. In Jesus’ first miracle we find much symbolism. In Jesus’ first miracle we find great satisfaction. In Jesus’ first miracle we find his first glorious sign. In Jesus’ first miracle we find a satisfying symbol of his glory that turns bad situations into great celebrations.
He is Risen
John 20:1-10 Peter and John saw and believed. John 20:11-18 Mary Magdalene said, “I have seen.” John 20:19-23 The Disciples, “saw the Lord.” John 20:24-29 Thomas said, “Unless I see.” John 20:30-31 John wrote these words “…so that you…”
Living Water
There isn’t too many things more satisfying on a hot day than a cold drink. God has provided us with living water that once we taste it, we won’t settle for anything else. Too many times we keep trying to find satisfaction on our own when God has already provided for us more than we could ever know.