In Jesus's Name

Verse: John 14:12-15

Please stand for the reading of God’s word. Turn to John 14:12-15

1. Introduction Walking with Jesus

1. 2. 3.

Let’s read John 14:12-15, say Amen if you are there:

New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update Chapter 14

12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father.

13 “Whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

14 “If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it.

15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Opening prayer:

2. An attention-getter.

1. Some thoughts that relate the attention-getter to the main idea of the message.

3. Point 1 (e.g. “God is all-powerful”)

1. Introduce your point and explain what the Bible text says regarding that point.

2. Use an illustration to further clarify it.

3. Provide an application-—“Here’s how this idea relates to our lives.”

4. Point 2 (e.g. “God shows no favoritism”)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

5. Point 3 (e.g. “God is love”)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

6. Point 4 (e.g. “God is concerned with the condition of our hearts.”)

1. Explanation

2. Illustration

3. Application

7. Conclusion

1. Summarize what you’ve taught.

2. Present a call to action—what should your congregation do, now that they’ve learned these truths from God’s Word?

8. Pray