BECAUSE HE LIVES
Let the Church Rise Again!
John 12:20-36 Pastor Trevor, April 16, 2023
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Do We Understand Our Position In Christ? (Ephesians 2:4-7)
- God made us alive, raised us up in Christ, seated with Christ
B. Is There More for Us Now?
- where is the presence of God in the people of God
- struggling to understand Jesus could create fear and doubt
II. BIBLICAL CONTEXT
How does the Church rise up and move forward for Jesus?
A. Draw Closer by Jesus’ Invitation (removes doubts)
- begin to see Jesus for who He really is
B. Receive Jesus’ Peace (removes fears)
- “Peace be with you!”
- sins forgiven, penalty paid by Jesus, faith in Jesus brings eternal life, no more guilt and shame (no condemnation in Christ)
C. Go as Jesus’ Sent Disciples Empowered by the Holy Spirit
- as the Father commissioned the Son, the Son commissions you
- Jesus sends the Holy Spirit to equip and empower disciples (the church) for their assigned Kingdom work on earth
III. IMPLICATIONS/APPLICATIONS/REFLECTIONS
- How did God speak to you through today’s message?
- What fears and doubts do you carry as a follower of Jesus?
- What would Jesus want to reveal in order for you to receive heavenly peace, divine joy, and, eternal excitement to GO and BE ON MISSION with and for Him? Spend time in prayer asking Him these questions.