An Open Air Sermon: The Way to God - Jn. 14:6

Introduction

· Man is the most remarkable creation in this world.

· His body is marvelous, and he can do great things: go to the moon, fly in an airplane, transplant hearts, make computers, talk on telephones, ....

· Why is man unique?

· All of creation is “good.” Gn. 1:10,12,18, 21,25

· But man is called "very good" because man is made in the image of God. Gn. 1:31

I. Man is looking for a way to God.

A. Everyone knows that heaven is good, and most people want to go there.

1. Men build “ladders” to God.

2. Religions are ladders to God.

3. But we cannot go to God by way of our ladders.

4. Sin is the barrier between man and God.

5. God is holy and cannot tolerate sin in His presence.

B. Illustration: The fire in the building of an insurance company in Manila (Lesson 16).

II. Jesus came to be the way for us to get to heaven.

A. God so loved the world ... Jn. 3:16

B. Jesus is the only name by which we can be saved. Ac. 4:12

C. Jesus destroyed the barrier of sin by dying on the cross. He. 9:26

D. Helicopters came to save the victims on the roof of the inflamed building.

E. We are all distraught and lost, and Jesus is the way of our salvation. Jn. 14:6

III. You must use the way that Jesus has shown.

A. Every intersection requires a decision: Which way should I go?

B. Salvation comes by the way of the cross and holiness. Is. 35:8

C. You must turn around and go the other way: Repent.

D. To be saved, you must place your trust in Jesus as your Savior and Lord.

E. You leave your old life as the victims had to jump and trust in the helicopter line.

F. Each person must place his trust in the One offering salvation.

IV. Invitation

Sketchboard before going out Sketchboard after preaching

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