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Monday, October 31, 2016

"The Door": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, October 16, 2011

“The Door”
John 10:1-10

Proposition:  Jesus is the way into the presence of God.

Transition:  I want to share with you 4 thoughts about this door.

I.  Think About the Nature of the Door. (v. 7)  
 A.  A Door is Simple.
 B.  A Door is Required.
 C.  The Door is Singular.
 D.  The Door has Character.
 E.  The Door is Personal.

II.  Think About the Users of the Door.  (vv. 7,9)
 A.  The Door is for the Sheep. (v. 7)
 B.  The Door is for Anyone. (v. 9)

III.  Think About the Use of the Door. (v. 9)
 A.  Here are some ways NOT to use the Door.
   1.  Admire it.
   2.  Knock on it.
   3.  Proclaim it.
   4.  Guard it.
 B.  Here is how you SHOULD use the Door:  ENTER IT!
   1.  Entering a Door is a Simple Act.
   2.  Entering a Door is a Fast Act.

IV.  Think About the Privileges of the Door.  (v. 9)
 A.  They Will Be Saved.
   1.  Note the Need of this Privilege.
   2.  Note the Certainty of this Privilege.
   3.  Note our Action in this Privilege.
 B.  They Will Have Freedom.
   1.  Their Freedom is to Go into God’s Presence.
   2.  Their Freedom is to Go Out into the World.
 C.  They Will Have Nourishment.

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