John 12:20-26 - Resolved to Follow the Savior (Part 1)

SERMON OUTLINE 1-10-16

John 12:20-26

"RESOLVED TO FOLLOW THE SAVIOR"

John 12:24 24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."

1. When you are compelled to know what God is doing, look to Jesus. (John 12:20-22)

     --A group of Greeks came looking for Jesus.

     --Phillip and Andrew went to Jesus.

     --We need to go to Jesus when we are curious, confused or bruised.

2. Jesus responds to what you need to know over your immediate circumstances. (John 12:23-26)

     --All the dots of Jesus' life and purpose are connected. (23-24)

     --Not only does Jesus connect the dots of His life and purpose, Jesus connects the dots for your life and purpose. (25-26)

3. We need to resolve to be telling our stories. (Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:2)

     --We're wired for story.

         Times of Crises (Acts 21:12-13)

         Day to Day (Colossians 4:5; 1 Peter 3:15; 1 Corinthians 2:3-5)

     --Basic Story Telling, Witnessing Guidelines:

         Resolve to remember that You are not the main character of your story. (Jeremiah 17:9)

         Resolve to not be embarrassed, or ashamed to testify to the truth. (2 Timothy 1:8)

         Resolve to tell your eye witness, first person account. And use your words. (Acts 26:16)

         Resolve to follow through. (John 1:45-46)

I Am Resolved

I am resolved to go to the Savior,                    

Leaving my sin and strife;

He is the true One, He is the just One,

He hath the words of life.

I am resolved to follow the Savior,

Faithful and true each day;

Heed what He sayeth, do what He willeth,

He is the living Way.

I am resolved, and who will go with me?

Come, friends, without delay,

Taught by the Bible, led by the Spirit,

We’ll walk the heav’nly way.

Refrain:  I will hasten to Him,

                Hasten so glad and free;

                Jesus, greatest, highest,

                I will come to Thee.