"The Good Shepherd - Part 3": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 13, 2011

“The Good Shepherd – Part 3”

John 10:14-18

Proposition:  We persist in the work of missions because Christ’s work demands it.

Transition:  This morning we examine 6 aspects of this work of the Good Shepherd:  missions.

I.  Note the Reason for Missions. (v. 16a)  

A.  They are Sheep of Other Backgrounds.

B.  They are Sheep of Other Locations.

C.  They are Sheep of Other Times.

II.  Note the Foundation for Missions.  (vv. 15, 17)

III.  Note the Hope of Missions.  (v. 16a)

IV.  Note the Necessity for Missions.  (v. 16b)

V.  Note the Approach to Missions.  (v. 16c)

A.  Christ will call to them.

B.  The sheep will obey.

VI.  Note the Results of Missions.  (v. 16d)

"Harvest": Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 21, 2010

“Harvest”

John 4:31-42

Proposition:  Each believer is to spend their life involved in missions.

Transition:  In our text for today, we see 6 reasons why we are to be involved in missions.

I.  We must be involved in missions because Christ has given us this work. (v. 38)

II.  We must be involved in missions because now is the time for this work. (v. 35)

III.  We must be involved in missions because missions is a necessary work. (v. 42)

IV.  We must be involved in missions because our God will save. (vv. 36, 41)

V.  We must be involved in missions because we ourselves have experienced its work.  (v. 42)

VI.  We must be involved in missions because the work of missions brings rewards. (vv. 36 - 38)