"He Who Comes From Above is the Son": Sermon Outline for Sunday, September 19, 2010

“He Who Comes From Above is the Son”

John 3:31-36

Proposition:  Nothing and no one compares with Jesus for He and He alone is the Greatest.

Transition:  In John the Baptist's closing testimony concerning Jesus, we see 4 proofs of Christ's greatness.

I.  We See His Greatness in His Character.

A.             He is From Above. (v. 31)

B.             He is Full of the Spirit. (v. 34)

C.             He is Loved by the Father. (v. 35)

D.             He is the Son. (v. 35)

II.  We See His Greatness in His Witness.

A.             His Witness is Based on Experience. (v. 32).

B.             His Witness Agrees with God. (v. 33)

C.             His Witness is the Words of God. (v. 34)

III.  We See His Greatness in His Authority.

A.  He is Above All. (v. 31)

B.  He Has Been Given All. (v. 35)

IV.  We See His Greatness in His Eternal Significance. (v. 36)

A.             Without Him We are Under God's Wrath.

B.             With Him We Have Eternal Life.

Sunday, September 19 at Bethesda Baptist

This coming Sunday is a special one in the life of our church (aren't they all?). At 9:15, we'll join together to study the Word of God. At 10:30, we'll meet together to worship our God (the sermon is titled "He who comes from above is the Son" and will be an exposition of John 3:31-36). At 6 that evening, we'll meet again to further study the Word of God.

In the midst of the day, though, immediately following our morning worship, we'll gather downstairs and begin our annual church picnic. There should be lots of food, games/activities, and fellowship! We want everyone to plan on staying and joining us for this great time. Invite family members and friends as well.

The church will provide chicken and pizza for our meal. Everyone is asked to bring a side, a drink, and a dessert, perhaps a little extra of each to help serve our guests. Most importantly, bring yourself!