More Than Expected
John 1:43-46
I. Introduction
A. Some today are skeptical of God and Jesus
Christ.
1. They’re not sure If He’s the answer
for them or their problems
2. They’re not sure if He’ll listen or
even help
3. Some are wondering does He really exist
B. Reason for skepticism:
1. They’ve put confidence or trust in an
object and it failed
2. They’ve put confidence or trust in an
individual and they were failed
3. They’ve put confidence or trust in an
organization and it failed
C. Nathanael was skeptical of Jesus because
of His background or nativity
1. "Can there any good thing come out of
Nazareth?"
2. Trouble often associated itself with
that part of the country
3. So Nathanael was at first a bit
skeptical of what possibly coul come
from Nazareth that would be good
D. Philip’s response was one that intrigued
Nathanael
1. I liked the fact that Philip did not
feel the need to argue a point
2. I like the fact that Philip did not
feel threatened or challenged by his
skepticism
3. He knew what he had experienced and he
wanted Nathanael to know the same
4. Philip simply said, "Come and see!"
5. Let me do the same as Philip, "Come
and see. Find out for yourself. He is
more than you expected!"
II. Body
A. He Is Sure Agianst Your Enemy!
1. Israel and the Red Sea (Ex. 14)
2. Moses proclaimed that today God would
end this attack of their enemy
a. v. 13-14
3. 1 Peter 5:8
4. God did fight that day against Egypt
and Pharaoh and drowned them in the
Red Sea
B. He Is Strong Against The Odds!
1. Joshua and Israel against Jericho
(Josh 6)
2. Isaiah 54:17
3. Zech. 4:6c
C. He Is Supernatural For Your Needs!
1. Naaman the Leper (2 Kings 5)
2. Hebrew Children & fiery furnace (Dan 3)
3. Jesus feeds the five thousand (Matt 14)
III. Conclusion
A. So maybe your like Nathanael, skeptical,
wondering what good He might do for you
B. I can only say as Philip did to
Nathanael, "Come and See!!"
