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W o u l d n ’ t i t b e n i c e i f Je s u s c a m e b a c k t o d a y ? W i t h a l l t h e u p h e a v a l i n t h i s w o r l d , i t s u r e
It is not for us as followers of Jesus to know when He will establish His kingdom on earth. He
w o u l d b e gr e a t t o h a v e Je s u s h e r e i n p e r s o n , r u l i n g a n d r e i gn i n g i n H i s k i n gd o m o n e a r t
has, however, given specific instruction for what we should be doing while He is gone. h. Of
course, it is not for us as followers of Jesus to know when that will happen. Until it does,
Subject:
we’re simply to follow His instruction for what we should be doing while He is gone.
What we as followers of Jesus should be doing…
Transition w ith Key Word:
I. We should be gaining in confidence.
Our text today gives us two things we should be doing while Jesus is gone. First…
A. God’s Spirit has indwelled us.
I. We should be gaining in confidence.
B. God’s Spirt has empowered us.
A. God’s Spirit has indwelled us.
II. We should be active in working.
B. God’s Spirt has empowered us.
A. We should testify in all places.
Transition with Key Word:
B. We should testify to all people.
Our text today gives us two things we should be doing while Jesus is gone. First, we should be

gaining in confidence. Second…
Complements:
…gaining in confidence

…active in working
II. We should be active in working.
A. We should testify in all places.
Homiletical Proposition:
B. We should testify to all people.
We as followers of Jesus should be gaining in confidence and active in working.

Conclusion:
As much as we would love for Jesus to be here now, there’s much to be done until He
returns. With His Spirit in us and empowering us, we ought to be sharing the good news of
Jesus in all places to all people. Be a confident worker for Christ!

Moving from the text to the sermon takes prayer, time, and effort. There is a science to it and an art.
Those who give themselves to this discipline will be able to stand before their audience with both clarity
and confidence as they declare the life-transforming Word of the Lord.

12.4 Let’s Practice…

1 – 5. List the three kinds of outlines that you will finally end up with in creating a sermon.

6-8. What three things does it take to prepare a great sermon?

12.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: In creating your next sermon, try creating the three outlines suggested in this study.
Of course, you will use the final outline as the framework for your sermon.

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