"Blasphemy vs. Belief": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, February 5, 2012

“Blasphemy vs. Belief”

John 10:31-39

Proposition:  Even in the midst of the accusations from unbelievers against Jesus, let us boldly call all sinners to faith in Christ.

Transition:  As we examine 3 steps Jesus used in witnessing to these 1^st century Jews, let us understand them and use them in our own service to Christ.

I.  Jesus Clarified Their Response. (31-33)    

A. He asks if He has done something to cause their reaction. (32)

B. Their problem is His claim. (31, 33)

II.  Jesus Deflected Their Charge. (34-36)

A. Jesus begins where his listeners are. (34)

B. Jesus uses the Scripture. (34, 35)

C. Jesus responds with a reasoned argument. (35-36)

III. Jesus appealed to them to consider the evidence. (37-38)

A. Consider my works.

B. Believe my works!

"Those are Fighting Words": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, November 27, 2011

“Those are Fighting Words”

John 10:19-21

Proposition:  When we share the words of Jesus with unbelievers, there will be a response.

Transition:  From our text this morning I make 3 observations on the responses of unbelievers to the words of Jesus.

I.  His Words Will Provoke Division. (v. 19)  

A.  This Division is Two-Fold.

  1.  His Words naturally divide believers and unbelievers.

  2.  His Words also divides unbelievers.

B.  This Division is Persistent.

C.  This Division is the Result of His Words.

II.  His Words Will Bring Rejection. (v. 20)

A.  This Rejection is by the Majority.

B.  This Rejection is Manifested as a Character Attack.

  1.  Some will attack His existence.

  2.  They attack His Spirit.

  3.  They attack His Person.

C.  This Rejection is a Refusal to Listen.

III.  His Words Will Raise Questions. (v. 21)

A.  Some Will Wonder.

B.  Some Words Attract Them.

C.  His Work Impresses Them.

"Stand Your Ground": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, October 9, 2011

“Stand Your Ground”

John 9:13-34

Proposition:  We must stand on our testimony of Christ no matter what our opponents may say or do to us.

Transition:  The inquisition unfolding in our text provides 5 situations which call for us to stand firm in our testimony for Jesus.

I.  Stand for Jesus When Authorities Challenge You. (vv. 13-17)

 A.  Note the Response of the Pharisees to the Man’s Healing. (13-15a)

 B.  Note the Response of the Healed Man. (15b, 17b)

II.  Stand for Jesus When Family Deserts You.  (18-23)

 A.  The Pharisees Do Not Believe. (18-19)

 B.  The Parents Respond in Fear. (20-23)

III.  Stand for Jesus When Your Integrity is Attacked. (24-25)

 A.  The Pharisees Appeal to the Man. (24)

 B.  The Man Stands Firm. (25)

IV.  Stand for Jesus When You are Reviled. (26-33)

 A.  The Pharisees Curse Him. (28)

 B.  The Man Grows in Christ. (28, 30-33)

V.  Stand for Jesus When You are Threatened. (22, 34)

"Witness!": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, July 10, 2011

Witness!

John 8:13-20

Proposition: The witness of Jesus Christ is plain; the question is do we believe it?


Transition: I call upon each of us to consider what you believe concerning the witness of Jesus by making 4 observations from our text.

I. Observe the Accusation Stated by the Jews. (13)
     A. Note Their Charge
     B. Note Their Reason

II. Observe the Answer Supplied by Jesus. (14-18)
     A. His Witness is True Because of Who He is. (14)
     B. His Witness is True Because the Father Agrees. (15-16)
     C. His Witness is True Because the Law Concurs. (17-18)

III. Observe the Argument Submitted by the Jews. (19a)

IV. Observe the Appeal Shared by Jesus. (19b)
     A. Negatively, You Know Neither of Us.
     B. Positively, If You Knew Me, You Would Know My Father.

"Call Your Next Witness": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, January 30, 2011

“Call Your Next Witness”

John 5:30-40

Proposition:  Jesus has made some mighty claims but who is HE to make them?

Transition:  Jesus shares with us 4 such witnesses in our text this morning.

I.  Remember the Testimony of John the Baptist (vv. 33-35)

            A.  His Witness was Authoritative (vv. 33a, 35b)

            B.  His Witness was the Truth (v. 33b)

            C.  His Witness was a Lamp (v. 35a)

            D.  His Witness Serves My Purpose (v. 34)

II.  Review the Testimony of My Works (v. 36)

            A.  My Works are a Greater Testimony

            B.  My Works are Given by the Father

            C.  My Works Confirm My Divine Mission

III.  Receive the Testimony of God the Father (vv. 37-38)

            A.  His Testimony has been Given

            B.  His Testimony stands forever

            C.  His Testimony you have not received.

IV.  Research the Testimony of the Scriptures (vv. 39-40)

            A.  The Scriptures DO Contain Eternal Life

            B.  The Scriptures DO Contain Eternal Life for They Testify of Christ

"Give Me a Drink": Sermon Outline for October 3, 2010

“Give Me a Drink”

John 4:7-15

Proposition:  The encounter between a believer and a lost person is a meeting of eternal significance.

Transition:  Let us be better prepared for such meetings in the future by examining 6 aspects of Christ’s initial exchange with the Samaritan woman.

I.  Let Us Learn From the Circumstances (vv. 6-8)

A.  We See the Electing Hand of God

B.  We See the Providential Hand of God

II.  Let Us Learn From the Confrontation  (vv. 7,9)

A.  Hear His Command

B.  Hear Her Comeback

III.  Let Us Learn From the Claim (v. 10)

A.  The Woman Has Spiritual Needs

B.  The Woman Has Evidence of Her Needs

C.  The Woman Has Hope

IV.  Let Us Learn From the Criticism (vv. 11-12)

A.  She Doubts He is Equipped to Perform His Claim

B.  She Doubts He is Equal to the Patriarch Jacob

V.  Let Us Learn From the Clarification (vv. 13-14)

            A.  Negatively, You Will Never Satisfy Yourself

            B.  Positively, I will Satisfy You Now and Forever

VI.  Let Us Learn From the Conclusion (v. 15)

            A.  Positively, She Asks.

            B.  Negatively, She Asks Amiss