The Messenger For The Neighborhood

John 1:6-8

Big Idea: When Worshipping God Is My Daily Purpose, Witnessing About God is My Daily Practice

As A Gospel Messenger:

1. Know Your Role: Embrace Your Purpose (v. 6)

Marks Of A Purpose-Driven Life:
1. Clarity
2. Simplicity
3. Urgency

2. Know Your Role: Speak The Truth (v. 7)

Critical Components Of A Compelling Gospel Testimony:
1. Authenticity

My Story: I Was ________________ But God And Now _________________________

2. Relatability
3. Christ-exalting & Christ-Centered
4. Conviction
5. Hope-Giving

3. Know Your Role: It’s Not About You (v. 8)

"He must increase, but I must decrease.”
– John 3:30

Am I Making Life All About Me?
1. Am I more focused on my own reputation than Christ’s exaltation?
2. Am I doubting God instead of declaring God?
3. Am I playing God instead of proclaiming God?
4. Am I building my kingdom instead of God’s kingdom?
5. Am I hoarding resources instead of generously investing resources?

Fulfilling My Role As A Faithful Gospel Messenger:
1. Be Interceding
2. Be Intentional
3. Be Interested
4. Be Inconvenienced
5. Be Invested

“’For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’ How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in Him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
– Romans 10:13-15