"Salvation and the Father's Will": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, March 20, 2011

“Salvation and the Father’s Will”

John 6:38-40

Proposition:  Let us rejoice and take comfort in knowing salvation is the will of the Father.

Transition:  Our text presents 3 evidences  that salvation is the Father’s will.

I.  The Father’s Will is Evident in the Purpose of the Savior.  (v. 38).

A.  The Son’s Purpose is a Divine One.

     B.  The Son’s Purpose is a Humble One.

     C.  The Son’s Purpose is an Obedient One

     D.  The Son’s Purpose is a Saving One.

           

II.  The Father’s Will is Evident in the Provision of Salvation.  (v. 39).

     A.  The Father has Chosen Some to Receive Salvation.

1.  Election involves individuals.

2.  Election is the Father’s work.

3.  Election is eternal.

4.  Election is grounded in Christ.

B.  The Son Preserves the Chosen.

C.  The Son Will Raise the Chosen.

III.  The Father’s Will is Evident in the Promise of Salvation.  (v. 40).

A.     The Gift Promised is Eternal Life.

B.     The Gift is for Those who Believe.

C.     The Gift is Grounded in the Son.

D.  The Gift is not Limited.

"Seeing is NOT Believing": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, March 13, 2011

“Seeing is NOT Believing”

John 6:36-37

Proposition:  Faith never begins with the eyes of man but with the grace of God.

Transition:  This wonderful truth is clearly taught by Christ in our text with 2 truths  He shares with us.

I.  The Character of Man is Miserable (v. 36).

A.  Observe Their Advantages.

     1.  Their Eyes Have Seen.

2.  Their Ears Have Heard.

3.  Their Legs Have Followed.

4.  Their Mouths Have Professed.

5.  Their Minds Have Considered.

    B.  Observe Their Actions.

          1.  They Demand More (see v. 30)

2.  They Fail to Believe.

           

II.  The Care of God is Marvelous (v. 37).

    A.  The Son’s Care is Seen in His Conserving.

B.  The Spirit’s Care is Seen in His Converting.

C.  The Father’s Care is Seen in His Choosing.