TEXT: John 5:30-47 Introduction: John 5:24 I. Jesus fulfilled the witness of John (vv. 30-33) A. Jesus did the will of the Father as His messenger (v. 30) B. John came to prepare the way for God’s messenger (vv. 31-32; Malachi 3:1) C. John came as a witness of Jesus’ coming (v. 33; Mark 1:2-3;…
TEXT: JOHN 5:15-29 Introduction: The back story John 5:1-14 I. A True Witness does the work of God the Father (vv. 15-16) A. It is always the right day to honor God the Father (vv. 16) B. It is always the right time to obey the will of God the Father (vv. 17) C. It…
TEXT: Luke 5:27-32. Compare with: Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17 I. A true witness is always looking for people to witness to (vv. 27-28) Jesus was leaving one ministry opportunity and going to another Jesus saw Levi as He was just passing by as He travelled Jesus called Levi to join Him in His journey of…
TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 Matthew 9:1-8, Luke 5:17-26 Introduction: Series Theme Scripture Proverbs 11:30-31 I. Don’t miss the individual because of the crowd (vv. 1-4) A. When we look at the masses of people in need it can be overwhelming 1. Jesus ministered to masses of people, but never lost sight of individuals 2. Jesus had crowds…
TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 I. A True Witness involves others in their witnessing (vv. 1-7) Jesus proclaimed truth to those who would listen (v. 1) Jesus sought the help of those who were willing (vv. 2-3) Jesus tried to help people, but let them learn the hard way (vv. 4-7) Jesus’ instructions to Peter were very…
TEXT: JOHN 4:3-45 I. A True Witness needs to go to those in need (vv. 3-8) Jesus needed to go through Samaria (vv. 3-6) Availability is the first required ability to witness Waiting is often necessary in being a witness Engaging a person is essential to being a true witness This woman needed Jesus to…
TEXT: JOHN 2:13-22 Jesus’ ministry on earth began much like it ended. John 2:13-17 Both were in Jerusalem at the Passover He went for Passover both times He was the fulfillment of what Passover meant Deliverance from death Deliverance from bondage Deliverance into God’s promised life He went to Jerusalem intentionally both times He went…
TEXT: Matthew 3:1-12 I. Proclaims the truth of people’s need to repent Matthew 3:1-2, 6b Turn from their current sinful condition (v. 1) Turn to the authority of God’s domain (v. 2) Turn to the Lord confessing their sins (v. 6b) II. Prepares people for eternity with God in Heaven Matthew 3:3-6a By fulfilling…
TEXT: JOHN 1:19-29 I. A true witness promotes Christ not self (vv. 19-21) Our primary identity is in Christ (v. 19) “Who art thou?” Our representation is of Christ (v. 20) “I am not the Christ.” Our reputation is to be a servant of Christ (v. 21) II. A true witness fulfills God’s…
TEXT: John 1:6-18 Introduction: Proverbs 11:30-31 >God wants His children to be a source of life to others >God wants His children to be wise in witnessing to others to win their soul to Him >God wants His children to be rewarded for helping deliver lost sinners from eternal Judgment II Peter 3:9 >God keeps all…