A Fountain of Water Springing Up into Everlasting Life

Text: John 4
13 March 2016

THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF LIFE

1. The problem of racism

2. The problem of inequality between genders

3. The problem of failed marriages

THE HOPE OF A NEW LIFE

1. Jesus’ offer of a new life   (John 4:13-14)

a) The symbol of water
b) The symbol of a fountain of water from within
c) Everlasting life

2. Overcoming obstacles   (John 4:15-26)

a) The troubling past
b) The troubling present
c) Religious bias
d) Racial prejudices

SHARING OUR FAITH

1. Our testimony of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

a) Forgiveness of sins
b) Hope of a new life
c) Experience of salvation in Christ

2. Helping others to come to faith in Jesus   (John 4:39-42)

a) Personal knowledge of the Lord Jesus
b) Personal faith in the Lord Jesus

THE GREAT HARVEST FIELD   (John 4:34-38)

1. The field is huge

2. The harvest is now

3. Workers are urgently needed