“GODQUEST – PT. VI [THE PATH]”
PASTOR MARK JOHNSON
OCTOBER 30, 2011



1. SIGNPOST #1: THE QUEST - What you believe determines where you go in life.

2. SIGNPOST #2: THE BEGINNING - What you believe about creation determines how you view yourself and life.

3. SIGNPOST #3: THE WORD - What you believe about the Bible determines how you live your life.

4. SIGNPOST #4: THE QUESTION - What you believe about God’s goodness defines your relationship with Him.

5. SIGNPOST #5: THE KING - What you believe about Jesus’ identity determines your path in life.

6. SIGNPOST #6: THE PATH – The path you follow in your spiritual journey determines your destination.

What path are you currently following in your spiritual journey? If you stay on that path, where will it take you?

Is that really where you want to go? Do you need to change the path you’re currently on? “Aren’t all religions basically the same?” “How can you say that Jesus is the only way?”

I. THE INTENTION OF JESUS’ WORDS (Jn. 14:1-6).

A. Note the context (Jn. 13) – news of Jesus’ death.

B. His intention was to comfort, not condemn.

C. His intention was to bring good news, not bad news.

D. All religions do not lead to God (Jn. 14:6).

E. We should walk in humility and treat others with love and respect, regardless of their personal views (Rom. 12:18).

II. THE INCLUSIVITY OF JESUS’ WORDS.

A. His words are inclusive, not exclusive (Rom. 10:11-13)!

B. His words are intended to invite people in, not keep people out (John 6:37b)!

C. Jesus is the way for everyone – even you (Jn. 3:16)!

III. THE INVITATION IN JESUS’ WORDS.

A. The invitation to life (Jn. 14:1-6).

B. The invitation to salvation (Jn. 1:12).

C. The invitation to discipleship (Jn. 8:31; 13:35; 15:8).

CONCLUSION: Even though this series has come to an end, may your GodQuest continue! What have you got to lose?