Sermon Title: Come and See – What People Encounter When They Come Near the Church
Sermon Outline
- Beginning from Grace, Not Anxiety
- Jesus begins his ministry grounded in belovedness, not performance
- The Church begins outreach from grace, not pressure
- Pointing Beyond Ourselves
- John the Baptist directs attention to Christ, not himself
- Growth begins with orientation toward Jesus
- “What Are You Looking For?”
- Jesus’ question speaks to the longings people carry
- Many seek meaning, connection, and belonging before certainty
- “Come and See” as the Way of Growth
- Invitation before explanation, relationship before belief
- Discipleship begins with presence, not persuasion
- Programs as Vehicles, Not the Engine
- Shared gatherings create space for people to come, see, and stay
- Ministries as platforms for encounter, not measures of success
- The Honest Question: What Do People Actually See?
- Beyond activities to authenticity and hospitality
- Do our spaces reflect grace, attentiveness, and welcome?
- Living the Invitation Together
- Growth through faithfulness, patience, and trust in God
- Becoming a community others can truly “come and see”
