"The 5000": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, February 13, 2011

“The 5000”

John 6:1-15

Proposition:  The Greatness of Christ is evident in the signs he performs.

Transition:  Christ’s greatness is seen in this 4^th sign which we examine in 3 stages.

I.  See the Greatness of Christ in This Situation (vv. 1-10)

            A.  The Crowd Reveals Christ’s Greatness (vv. 1-2)

            B.  The Boy Reveals Christ’s Greatness (vv. 8-9)

            C.  The Food Reveals Christ’s Greatness (v. 9)

            D.  The Disciples Reveal Christ’s Greatness (vv. 5-9)

            E.  The Lord Reveals His Own Greatness (vv. 5-6)

II.  See the Greatness of Christ in This Sign (v. 11)

            A.  He Takes What is Offered

            B.  He Thanks God for What is Offered

            C.  He Shared What is Offered

            D.  He Multiplied What is Offered

III.  See the Greatness of Christ in the Results (vv. 12-15)

            A.  He Sustains the Lives of the Multitude

            B.  He Satisfies the Lives of the Multitudes

            C.  He Simply Refuses False Honor (vv. 14-15)