Radical Ministry.

Outline for message preached May 15, 2016 entitled “Radical Ministry.”

INTRODUCTION

1. TEXT: Matthew 10:34-36.
2. How would you sum up the ministry of Jesus Christ? Acts 10:38.
3. Was Jesus a peacenik?
4. Jesus was a revolutionary.
5. Whenever Jesus shows up, things start happening.

OUTLINE

1. Jesus threw people out of church.
   1. Jesus cleansed the temple…twice!
   2. We all sing, “I want to see Jesus!”
   3. What would happen if Jesus showed up at your home?
   4. What would happen if Jesus showed up at your church?
   5. There are some people Jesus just doesn’t want to be around.
2. Jesus befriended broken people.
   1. His enemies criticized his compassion.
   2. Isolation is the human concept of purity.
   3. Jesus stepped over social lines to reach hurting people.
   4. Jesus did not enjoy people who were in love with church.
   5. Jesus did enjoy people who were in love with God.
3. Jesus preached a confrontational message.
   1. Jesus confronted His audience.
      1. Jesus will confront our sin.
      2. Jesus will confront our misplaced priorities
      3. Jesus will confront our failures.
   2. Jesus confronted His culture.
   3. Jesus confronted His political leaders.
   4. We should be more concerned about truth than feelings.
   5. If Bible preaching does not punch you in the conscience once in a while, you may not be hearing Bible preaching.
4. Say it with me, “I want to see Jesus!”

CONCLUSION