Receiving and Rejecting the True Light, John 1:6-13

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Scripture Reading: John 1:6-13

6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the light, that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but came to bear witness about the light. 9 The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. 10 He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, 13 who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.

Sermon Outline:

  1. The Witness of John.

  2. The Rejection of the World.

  3. The Reception of Faith.

The Trinity and Salvation, John 1:1-5 (Part 2)

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Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Sermon Outline:

  1. The Mystery of God

  2. The Word Was God

  3. The Word was With God

  4. The significance: Light and Life

Four Biblical Truths that are the Foundation of the Trinity

  1. There is Only One God

  2. Each Person of the Trinity is Divine

  3. Each Person of the Trinity is Distinct.

  4. The Persons of The Trinity are One God

In the Beginning, John 1:1-5

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Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

Sermon Outline:

  1. “That You May Believe”

  2. The Logos

  3. He is God

  4. He is Eternal

  5. He is the Creator’

The Mission of the Church, Matthew 5:13-16

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Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:13-16

13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

14 “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.

Sermon Outline:

  1. Who and What We Are

  2. God’s Purpose for Us

  3. Practical Considerations