Sermon: Voices Finale

Introduction

• Foundational text: Gospel of John, Chapter 10
• Series: Voices
  • Finale of the series
  • Emphasis: God is still speaking

Themes and Messages

One Word from God

• One word from God can change everything
• Focus on hearing and discerning God's voice

Call and Purpose

• God has a call for everyone
• Importance of discerning God's voice for fulfilling your calling
• Encouragement to fulfill purpose and anointing

Personal Responsibility

• "I'm not responsible for making your plate"
• Importance of working the word and applying knowledge
• Information without application leads to no transformation

Intentional Living

• Transition from interest to commitment requires intentionality
• Consistency defined as discipline on repeat
• Discipline as the diet of the next level

God's Methodology

• God calls, detoxes, trains, sends, and uses
• God won't let you board the next level with hazardous material
• Trust in God's voice for soul detoxification

Spiritual Growth and Discernment

• Importance of recognizing hazardous material in life
• Scriptural reference: 1 Corinthians 6:12

John Chapter 10 Insights

• Jesus as the Good Shepherd
• Sheep know the Shepherd's voice
• Stranger's voice not followed by true sheep
• Emphasis on intimacy with God's voice

Six Pillars from John Chapter 10

1. Shepherd - Jesus as the true Shepherd
2. Voices - Distinction between voices inspired by God or the stranger
3. Stranger - Thief aims to kill, steal, destroy
4. Sheep - Know and follow the Shepherd's voice
5. Follow - Trust in God's plans
6. Abundant Life - God's will for believers

Abundant Life

• Jesus offers not just life but abundant life
• Winning as a lifestyle
• Abundant Life includes spiritual awareness, identity, and purpose

Recovery Seasons

• Ending recovery seasons
• Encouragement to no longer stay in recovery

Practical Applications

• Importance of spiritual disciplines like prayer and fasting
• Avoiding spiritual poisoning and embracing wisdom

Conclusion

• God desires for His people to live abundant lives
• Discernment and intentionality lead to spiritual growth
• Call to action: Live intentionally, seek God's voice, and avoid recovery seasons