Why Should We Tell Others About Jesus? (John 4:27-42)
Three encouragements for us as we tell others about Jesus: 1. We have been given a new purpose (vv. 27-30) 2. Our task is a joyful privilege (vv. 31-38) 3. God saves people (vv. 39-42)
Is it Worth it to Follow Jesus? (John 4:1-26)
Key Theological Idea: Jesus is the Messiah, who offers the living water of eternal life. Key Practical Idea: The peace we seek in this world can only truly be found in Christ. I. The peace you seek is more spiritual than circumstantial II. The peace you seek can only fully and finally be found in […]
Jesus the Evangelist (John 4:1-26)
Key Theological Idea: Jesus is the Messiah, who offers the living water of eternal life. Key Practical Idea: We must move toward people for the Gospel, and move them toward Christ with the Gospel. I. Christ should determine the direction of your mission II. Christ should determine the direction of your conversations III. Christ should […]
The End of a Chapter (John 3:22-36)
Who is our story ultimately about? (22-30) Why should our story ultimately be about Jesus? (31-36)
Is God Worthy of Our Faith (John 3:9-21)
A Conversation with Jesus (John 3:1-11)
Key Theological Idea: You must be born again. Evangelistic Truth: We must understand that we are all desperate for grace. I. An understanding of people’s desperation for grace gives us an evangelistic understanding of others II. An understanding of people’s desperation for grace gives us evangelistic applications III. An understanding of people’s desperation for grace […]
Cruciform (John 2:1-12)
Key Idea: Jesus came to offer new life Key Application:The Cruciformed life is a life shaped by the Gospel I. The Cruciformed life values the Gospel II. The Cruciformed life is shaped by the Gospel
Following Christ (John 1:35-51)
Key Idea: Following Christ means that our new life is fully and ultimately about Christ. I. We have a new object of faith II. We have a new understanding of reality III. We have new change and growth IV. We have a new mission
Focused on Christ (John 1:19-34)
Understanding Who We Are Not (“I am not the Christ”) Understanding Who We Are (“I am a voice… I am not worthy”) Understanding Who Jesus Is (“the Lamb of God”)
Resolved to Abide in Christ (John 15:1-11)
Key Idea: If we are to live fruitful lives for the glory of God, we must abide in Christ, the true vine. I. Assess your life II. Allow God to prune your life III. Abide on Christ for all of life
