Brief Gospel Invitation
E.A. Johnston presents Jesus as the exclusive way to salvation, assurance, and satisfaction, inviting all to come to Him and receive eternal life.
In this evangelistic sermon, E.A. Johnston clearly presents Jesus Christ as the only way to salvation, the truth that assures believers, and the life that satisfies the deepest human needs. Drawing from key passages in John, Johnston invites listeners who are spiritually hungry, weary, or thirsty to come to Christ and receive His promise of acceptance and eternal life. This message offers both a call to faith and a comforting assurance for all who respond.
Full Transcript
In John 14.6, Jesus says, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me. Here Jesus answers the three greatest questions of the human heart.
Number one, how can I be saved? Jesus said, I am the way. Number two, how can I be sure? Jesus said, I am the truth. Number three, how can I be satisfied? Jesus said, I am the life.
And in John 6.35, Jesus declared, I am the bread of life. He that cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. The gospel is for the hungry, the weary, and the thirsty.
Let me ask you, friend, are you hungry for God? Are you weary of your sins? Are you thirsty for Christ? Christ is the bread of life. He invites poor sinners to come to him and believe on him. The duty required is to come to Christ, and he has a pure gospel promise to all who come.
This is seen in verse 37. And him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.
Sermon Outline
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- Jesus as the exclusive way to the Father
- Answering the question of salvation
- Jesus as the way, truth, and life
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- Jesus as the bread of life
- Invitation to the hungry and thirsty
- The promise to those who come to Christ
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- The duty to come to Christ
- The assurance of not being cast out
- The gospel promise for sinners
Key Quotes
“Jesus says, I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man cometh unto the Father but by me.” — E.A. Johnston
“He that cometh to me shall never hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.” — E.A. Johnston
“And him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” — E.A. Johnston
Application Points
- Recognize Jesus as the only way to be saved and come to Him in faith.
- Trust in Jesus’ promise that He will never reject those who come to Him.
- Seek spiritual satisfaction by turning to Christ, the bread of life.