830am Sermon - The Voice

830am

Sermon Text: John 1: 23 He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord,” as the prophet Isaiah said.”

Sermon Title: The Voice

Point 1: You to Show Up vs 19…when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask, “Who are you”

Point 2: You have to Speak Up vss. 19 – 21 To be a proper witness, we must recognize who we are not. Because John attracted such a large following, he naturally attracted the attention of the religious leaders of Jerusalem who sent a delegation to question the desert preacher.

“If you are not any of these people, then who are you?” What is your role? What do you have to say about yourself?

Point 3:  You have to Point Up vss. 25 – 34 …then why are you baptizing?

I bare witness that he is the Son of God. John speaks of eyewitness,

Life Application:

1.  Pray for opportunities to stand up, speak up and point up this week

2.  Join a small group to better learn how

3.  Remember every day you are on the witness stand testifying about Jesus

Small Group Discussion Points:

1.  Who was the gospel of John written to?

2.  Why did the Jews, priest and Levites interrogate Jesus?

3.  According to John 1: 1 – 51 [the sermon] who is Jesus list at least three things John said about Jesus

4.  Who is Jesus to you?