Jesus Came On A Mission

Jesus Came On A Mission
Christ Proclamation Church
John 7:1-39
Sunday, April 26, 2015

Sermon Theme: Jesus came on a mission, not to be glorified by men, but to glorify His Father who is in heaven. His mission was accomplished at the cross of Calvary and was confirmed in His resurrection from the dead and in the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

I.      MISSION OPPOSED

          A.     The Feast of Booths – (John 7:1-2)

          B.     The Opposition of Jesus' Brothers – (John 7:3-13)
                    1.    Brothers seek the glory of man – (John 7:3-9)
                    2.    Jesus seeks the glory of God – (John 7:10-13)

          C.     The Opposition of the Jewish Crowds – (John 7:14-24)
                    1.    Jesus seeks the glory of God – (John 7:14-18)
                    2.    Crowd seeks their own glory – (John 7:19-24)

II.    MISSION DEFINED

          A.     Jesus Sent from the Father – (John 7:25-29)

          B.     Jesus Came for a Specific Hour – (John 7:30-31)

          C.     Jesus Free to Return to the Father – (John 7:32-36)

III.   MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

          A.     Offer of Salvation – (John 7:37-38)

          B.     Promise of the Holy Spirit – (John 7:39a)

          C.     Confirmation of Mission Completion – (John 7:39b)