Sermons — Page 69

Continuing in John 15:21-25, this message shows that hatred toward the disciples is really hatred toward Christ and the Father because of their perfect unity, and that true persecution comes only from declaring God's Word and doing

Gospel OppositionUnity of Father and SonSovereign Purpose

From John 15:17-21, Jesus prepares His disciples for coming persecution by reminding them that a servant is not greater than his master, calling them to humility in the face of hatred from the world. The message warns that the cultural

Gospel OppositionServant HumilityComing Persecution

John 15 shows that abiding in Christ brings a new relationship of friendship, a sovereign choosing, lasting fruit, and a repeated command to love one another. The passage calls believers to examine whether Christ is truly abiding in them.

Friendship With ChristSovereign ChoosingLove One Another

Christ-centered evangelism equips believers to proclaim the person, work, lordship, and terms of Jesus to people from any background. The goal is not a memorized formula but a Scripture-saturated witness that keeps the spotlight on Christ.

Person and Work of ChristLordship of ChristScripture-Saturated Witness

Acts 1 calls believers to be witnesses unto Christ, not salespeople for heaven or felt needs. The session warns against man-centered evangelistic formulas and calls the church back to a Jesus-centered message grounded in Scripture.

Jesus-Centered WitnessMan-Centered FormulasWitnesses unto Christ

Christ-centered evangelism joins a transformed life, sacrificial love, and a faithful law-and-gospel witness. The moral law exposes guilt before God so the good news of Christ is seen as truly good news.

Law and GospelSacrificial LoveGospel Witness

Romans 10 shows evangelistic intercession as one of God’s ordained means in the salvation of sinners. Christ-centered evangelism pleads with God for mercy before pleading with sinners to come to Christ.

Evangelistic PrayerIntercession for SinnersSovereign Mercy

Christ-centered evangelism depends on God to illumine blinded minds with the light of the glory of Christ. Believers preach Jesus as Lord, but only God can shine saving light into spiritual darkness.

Gospel IlluminationSpiritual BlindnessJesus as Lord

Christ-centered evangelism recognizes that sinners are spiritually dead, separated from God, and unable to save themselves apart from the Spirit’s power. Witnesses point to Christ while depending on God to give resurrection life,

Spiritual DeathSpirit-Empowered WitnessNew Birth

The same fragrance of Christ becomes an aroma of life to some and an aroma of death to others. Faithful evangelism plants and waters the gospel while trusting God for salvation, knowing He is glorified in both mercy and judgment.

Aroma of LifeAroma of DeathGospel Response