The Simply “Why” and the Sovereign “Why” – John 19:31-37 I. Why did the Jews want the bodies taken down? – v.31a II. Why did the Roman soldiers break the legs? – vv.31b-33 III. Why did blood and water flow from his side? – v.34 Verses Referenced: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 John...

The Sacrifice Required for Life – John 19:25-30 I. Ordained II. Purposeful III. Completed IV. Willing Verses Referenced: John 7:37-38 Psalm 22:14-18 and 69:19-21 Romans 6:10 Hebrews 7:27, 9:12, and 10:10 John 2:11 John 4:46-54 John 10:10–18 Genesis 3:16

Invest in Eternal Things –  Matthew 6:19-24 I. The Place of Investing – vv.19-20 II. The Purpose of Investing – vv.21-23 III. The Priority of Investing – v.24 Verses Referenced: Matthew 22:35-38 1 Peter 1:3-5 Hebrews 12:22-24 Ephesians 2:6-7 Mark 8:22-25 Luke 18:18-25 Leviticus 27:30 1 Corinthians 16:2 2 Corinthians...

Trust His Riches – Malachi 3:6-12 I. The Lack of Trust – vv.6-9 II. The Test of Trust – v.10a III. The Blessing of Trust – vv.11-12 Verses Referenced: Haggai 1:2-11 Matthew 10:37-38 Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6:24 Jeremiah 29:11 Matthew 7:7-11 Leviticus 27:30 1 Corinthians 16:2 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 2...

“Sovereignty in the Darkness” – John 19:16-24 I. Sovereign Will – vv.16-18 II. Sovereign Authority – vv.19-22 III. Sovereign Power – vv.23-24 Verses Referenced: Genesis 22:1-6 John 11:49-53 John 12:12-16 Psalm 72:1-11 Psalm 22:12-18 Romans 8:32 Romans 8:38-39

“The Illusion of Control” – John 19:7-16 I. Controlled by Fear (Pilate) – vv.7-10 II. Controlled by Hatred (Pharisees) – vv.12-16 III. Controlled by Nothing (Jesus) – v.1 Verses Referenced: Matthew 27:19 Judges 8:23 1 Samuel 8:6-7 Isaiah 44:6 John 18:37 Isaiah 53:7-9 John 10:30 Acts 26:12-14 Jeremiah 29:11

“Taking Sin Seriously” – John 19:1-7 I. The Brutality of Sin – v.1 II. The Irreverence of Sin – vv.2-5 III. The Slaughter of Sin – vv.6-7 Verses Referenced: Galatians 5:19-21 Ephesians 4:29-31 John 5:17-18 and 10:30-33 Romans 6:32 James 1:15 Genesis 1:26-27 John 1:1-3, 14 Isaiah 53:3-6 1 Corinthians...

“Making Easter Personal” – Ephesians 2:1-10 I. The Reason – vv.1-3 II. The Rescue – vv.4-5 III. The Result – vv.6 IV. The Response – vv.7-10   Verses Referenced: Romans 3:23 1 John 4:8 Hebrews 9:22 Romans 7:1-4 Romans 4:25 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Ephesians 2:6 1 Peter 1:3-4 Romans 6:6-11...

“A New Beginning” – John 18:1-14 I. Person – vv.4-6 II. Power – vv.7-11 III. Priest – vv.12-14 Verses Referenced: John 8:56-59 John 11:49-53 Hebrews 4:15-16 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 and 15:45-49

“Jesus’ Desire for Us” – John 17:20-26 I. Supernatural Unity – vv.20-23 II. Final Salvation – v.24 III. Powerful Witness – vv.25-26   Verses Referenced: Romans 14:13-18 1 Corinthians 12:31 Colossians 3:14 John 14:1-3 2 Corinthians 3:18 1 John 3:2 Genesis 2:7 John 20:22

“Entrusted into the Hands of the Father” – John 17:9-19 Jesus prays for… I. Provision – vv.9-10 II. Protection – vv.11-15 III. Purity – vv.16-19   Verses Referenced: John 3:16 Psalm 50:10-12 Matthew 27:3-10 Jeremiah 19:1-13 & 32:6-9 Zechariah 11:12-13 Acts 1:16-20 Psalm 69:25 John 10:10 John 12:31, 14:30, 16:11...

“Confidence to Approach the Throne” – John 16:25-33  I. Actions that Deny – vv.31-32  II. Words that Confess – vv.29-30  III. Belief that Saves – vv.25-28 And then we’ll conclude with Jesus’ final statement in the upper room – v.33 Verses Referenced: Matthew 26:31-35 Romans 10:9-10 Matthew 27:51 Hebrews 10:19-23...

“New Birth Into a Living Hope” – John 16:16-24 The Importance of Preparation – vv.16-19 The Pain of Labor – vv.20-21 The Joy of Birth – vv.22-24 Verses Referenced John 16:33 Romans 14:11-12 Philippians 2:9-11 John 14:26 1 Peter 1:3-9 Psalm 30

John 16:7-15 – Someone By Your Side I. Convict – vv.8-11 II. Teach – vv.12-13 III. Guide – vv.12-13IV. Glorify – vv.14-15 Verses Referenced: John 14:26 John 15:26 John 5:19; 7:16; 12:49 Galatians 5:16 John 17:20-22

“Power to Fulfill Our Purpose, Even Through Persecution” I. The Purpose we are given – 15:26-27II. The Persecution we can expect – 16:1-4III. The Power we have before us – 16:5-11 Verses Referenced: Acts 5:32 Philippians 3:4-6 John 13:36-37 and 14:5-6 Galatians 2:15-16 1 Corinthians 15:50-57 Mark 14:48-50 Acts 4:31...

“Renewed Hope for a New Year” – 1 Peter 1:3-9 I. Celebrating our Hope – vv.3-5 II. Implementing our Hope – vv.6-7 III. Commending our Hope – vv.8-9 Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 15:20 1 Corinthians 15:53-55 Ephesians 2:6-10 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 Matthew 25:14-23 2 Timothy4:6-8

Sermon Outline: “Understanding our Spiritual Battleground” – John 15:18-25  I. Our Enemies – vv.18-19  II. Our Allies – vv.20-21  III. Our Mission – vv.22-25 Verses Referenced: John 15:17 John 13:16 Matthew 10:16-25 Acts 9:4 Matthew 7:28-29 Mark 3:1-6 John 11:45-53 John15:26

Outline: “The Power of Fruitful Love” – John 15:9-17 I. The Purpose of Love – v.11 II. The Expectation of Love – vv.12-14 III. The Intimacy of Love – v.15 IV. The Privilege of Love – v.16   Verses Referenced: 1 John 3:16-18 John 15:10 John 14:15 John 13:34 Matthew...

Outline: “The Power to Produce Fruit” – John 15:1-8  I. The Glory of the Gardener – vv.1 & 8  II. The Purpose of the Branch – vv. 2,3 & 7  III. The Significance of the Fruit – vv.4 & 6  Conclusion – The Importance of the Vine – v.5 Verses...

Outline: “Finding Power in the Midst of the Storm” – John 14:27-31  I. The Power of Peace – v.27  II. The Power of Presence – vv.28-29  III. The Power of Perfection – vv.30-31 Verses Referenced: Philippians 4:6-7 Colossians 3:15 John 14:1-3 John 1:1-4; 5:18; 8:58; 10:30 John 1:14 and Philippians...

Outline: “Understanding Our Love for Jesus” John 14:18-26  I. Awareness of Jesus – vv.18-19  II. Oneness with Jesus – vv.20-21  III. Obedience to Jesus – vv.22-24 Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 15:3-7 1 Corinthians 15:8 Philippians 2:6-11 1 John 4:20-21 John 17:20-23 John 2:17-22 and 12:26 1 John 3:16

Outline: “The Blessing of God’s Presence” – John 14:12-17  I. The Promise of Power – vv.12-14  II. The Power Behind the Promise – vv.15-17 Verses Referenced Acts 2:40-42 John 14:1-11 1 John 5:2-3 1 John 2:1 John 14:6 Acts 2:1-4 John 14:6

“Finding Our Way in a Complicated World” – John 14:1-11 The Destination – vv.1-3 The Way – vv.4-6 The Authority – vv.7-9 The Belief – vv.10-11 Reference verses: John 1:14, John 1:9, John 1:4 Exodus 24:10 Exodus 33:17ff. Isaiah 6:1 John 1:1-3, John 1:14, John 1:18 John 9:30-33 John 5:36