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Biblical
references in Gahanna-Jefferson Church of Christ's nondenominational sermon
outlines are linked directly to text of the King James version of the Bible.
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Introduction:
1. There are many events in the life of Christ that testify to his divinity.
2. In a day and time when many are looking for the Christ, we don’t have to look
very hard or far if they are truly seeking.
3. The historical record of Jesus’ life provides for us a reliable and
believable testimony of his deity.
Body:
I. (Luke 9:27-36) The Transfiguration
A. Jesus is changed before the very eyes of Peter, James, and John.
B. Two other figures suddenly appear.
C. A cloud encompasses them and a voice speaks to them out of the cloud.
II. (John 6:1-14) The Feeding Of The 5000
A. The multitude following Jesus needed to be fed, but they only had five loaves
and two fish.
B. Jesus divided this among his disciples and asked them to distribute it to the
crowd.
C. Somehow, the food kept multiplying.
D. So much so, that there were 12 baskets of fragments taken up after everyone
had eaten.
III. (John 6:15-21) Jesus Walked On Water
A. The disciples were on the Sea of Galilee when they saw that they thought to
be a ghost approaching them.
B. The disciples begin to scream in fear.
C. However, Jesus informs them that there was no reason to be afraid.
IV. (John 11:1-44) The Resurrection Of Lazarus
A. Lazarus has been dead for four days and had already been buried.
B. Jesus commanded Lazarus to come forth, and he did, still bound in his grave
clothes.
C. Just imagine the reaction.
A. When Peter entered the tomb, he found the grave clothes still in tact, and
the
handkerchief that had been around his head was laying separate.
B. When appearing to His disciples, Jesus just suddenly appeared through a
locked door.
A. The disciples witness Jesus ascend into heaven; out of their sight.
Conclusion:
2. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).
Don Treadway, May 2003 |
