"Taking Away Their Souls": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, January 22, 2012

“Taking Away Their Souls”

John 10:22-30

Proposition:  Jesus is the Messiah and Savior of His people.  He deserves our praise for how great he is and for the great works He has done.

Transition:  John’s words reveal the greatness of Jesus in  3 ways.

I.  The Greatness of Jesus is Revealed in Contrast to Man’s Sinfulness.  (vv. 24-26a)    

A. Notice the Sinfulness of their Actions.  (24)

 1.  They are Religious.

 2.  They Confront God.

 3.  They Question God.

 4.  They Blame God.

 5.  They Command God.

B. See the Sinfulness of their Natures. (vv. 25-26a)

II.  The Greatness of Jesus is Revealed in the Characteristics of His Sheep. (vv. 26b-27)

A. The Sheep have been Sovereignly Chosen. (26b)

B. The Sheep have been Sovereignly Called. (27)

C.  The Sheep have been Sovereignly Changed. (27)

D.  The Sheep continue to Serve the Lord. (27)

III. The Greatness of Jesus is Revealed to His Care for the Sheep. (vv. 27-30)

A. He Knows Them. (27)

B.  He Gives Them Eternal Life. (28)

 1.  It is a Gift.

 2.  It is Life.

 3.  It is Life Forever.

C.  He Preserves Them Forever. (28-30)

 1.  The Son Guards Them.

 2.  The Father Guards Them.