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Pastor Lawton's Sermon

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December 13 , 2009 - "Hearing the Voice of The Good Shepherd"

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Hearing The Voice of The Good Shepherd
John 10:1 – 18 (p. 759 – 60)

Hearing the Shepherd’s Voice

  • “Here I am!  I stand at the door and knock” (Rev. 3:20)
  • Calling for intimate fellowship
  • Many voices (v.1, 10)
  • The robbers and thieves
  • Knowing His voice is essential
  • Ways to recognize His voice
  • A real encounter
  • Time
  • Be in fellowship with those who are attentive to his voice
  • Trust those that enter through the gate (v. 2, 9)
  • Jesus is the gate
  • Never contradicts His word
  • Puts His word into action
  • Jesus speaks to us where we are at
  • It seems that lessons come in themes
  • Try not to jump ahead of God

The Good Shepherd

  • Attractive
  • There is a draw towards Jesus
  • Honest
  • Jesus leads (v. 3 & 4)
  • Provides protection (v.9)
  • Meets our needs (v.9)
  • Gives Abundant Life (v.10)
  • Eternal life begins today
  • Willing to sacrifice
  • No price that Jesus would not be willing to pay

 
This week…

    • Practice listening to God
    • Rely on the Good Shepherd

     

     

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