Order Of Worship
Pre-Service Song
It Really is Amazing
Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
Call to Worship & God's Greeting
BLESSed to be a BLESSing
Travis and Campers Share
Camp Slideshow
Children's Message
Our Morning Prayers
Offering - Doxology (stand up) - Deaconal Prayer
Sending and God's Parting Blessing
God's Parting Blessing:
God go before you to lead you, God go behind you to protect you,
God go beneath you to support you, God go beside you to befriend you.
Do not be afraid.
May the blessing of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit be upon you
Do not be afraid. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Amen
Closing Song
My Lighthouse
Have a Great Week!
Sermon Outline
GUIDE – “I Am”
John 8:12
12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
Introduction: “I am ___________________________________________.”
- Go back and add more
I. Christ said “I am …” (7)
· We find our true identity in Him.
II. Darkness = Dangers of …
· Stories
· Very Scary
· A choice! (John 3:16, 17-19)
16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son. 19 This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.
III. GUIDE – Light
· St. Augustine
IV. “I am … you are”
· Then what?
Application
BLESSed to be a BLESSing
Kid's Bulletin
"Walking in the Light"
Everyone who does evil hates the light and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God. John 3:20-21 (NIV)
Summary of this sermon...
Jesus brought light into the world, and we have a choice to walk in His light or in darkness. Walking in the light means living by truth and making good choices, while walking in darkness means hiding evil deeds. Jesus said, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12) and "Let your light shine before men" (Matthew 5:16). We should choose to walk in the light, making good choices and living for God.
Are you afraid of the dark? It is not unusual for children to be afraid of the dark. Some of you may have a night light in your bedroom. You shouldn't be embarrassed. In fact, it might be a wise thing to do. Suppose you wake up in the night and need a drink of water. If you get up in the dark to go get a drink, you might stub your toe or bump your shin. Ouch! That hurts.
If you go for a walk at night, it is a good idea to carry a flashlight or lantern. Even if you are not afraid of the dark, you might step in a hole and sprain your ankle. A flashlight or lantern will help you avoid those things that could harm you. If you have the choice of walking in the dark or walking in the light, which would you choose? I know which one I would choose!
In our Bible readings today, Jesus talks about light and darkness. Jesus said, "Light has come into the world." Do you know what the Light is that Jesus was talking about? He was talking about himself. In another place, Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
You might be surprised to know that some people actually choose to walk in darkness rather than in the light. Can you imagine that? Why would they do that? Jesus tells us, "Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their evil deeds will be exposed."
Every day we make choices. If we live by truth, we walk in the light so that it may be plainly seen. As Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." What choice will you make? Will you walk in the light or in the darkness?
Dear Lord, help us to make the right choices and walk in the light. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
