Taking Your Place || Mike Caple || Fathers Day at VITAL

You'll put God in His place and then take your place, you'll put the devil in his place."Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!""He must increase, but I must decrease."This was John's testimony when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Temple assistants from Jerusalem to ask John, "Who are you?" He came right out and said, "I am not the Messiah." John 1:19-20 NLT"Well then, who are you?" they asked. "Are you Elijah?" "No," he replied. "Are you the Prophet we are expecting?" "No." "Then who are you? We need an answer for those who sent us. What do you have to say about yourself?"John 1:21-22 NLTJohn replied in the words of the prophet Isaiah: "I am a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Clear the way for the Lord's coming!'"John 1:23 NLTJohn knew who he was and what he was called to do. Then John went from place to place on both sides of the Jordan River, preaching that people should be baptized to show that they had repented of their sins and turned to God to be forgiven.Luke 3:3 NLT"For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God."Colossians 3:3 NLTBut when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming to watch him baptize, he denounced them. "You brood of snakes!" he exclaimed. "Who warned you to flee the coming wrath? Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God."Matthew 3:7-8 NLTJohn knew the world required his voice. Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.1 Timothy 4:12 NLTThe following day John was again standing with two of his disciples. As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and declared, "Look! There is the Lamb of God!" When John's two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus.John 1:35-37 NLTJohn understood his role. He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.John 3:30 NLTJohn the Baptist knew the voice of God. I didn't know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descend and rest is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.' I saw this happen to Jesus, so I testify that he is the Chosen One of God.John 1:33-34 NLTIf You Put God in His Place and Take Your Place -THEN, You Will Put the Devil in his Place.--------------YOU. ARE. VITAL!!! and You Can Make a Difference!We pray this message blesses you, speaks to your heart, and challenges you to grow!--------------VITAL Church Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/youarevital.church⁠[] Check Out Upcoming Events: ⁠⁠[] Fill Out a Digital Connect Card[] Secure Giving Page[] Weekly Message Notes[] VITAL Worship Setlist---------------Follow & Connect on Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, & our Website⁠www.youarevital.church⁠