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Love The Lost

Play now Love The Lost, Pastor Bob Salliby, Sunday 02-17-2008

INTRODUCTION

  1. SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:13-16 (JESUS) “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
  2. PRAYER
  3. WHY DID GOD LEAVE US HERE? When we get to Heaven
    1. BIBLE – The living Word (Jesus), Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, Moses, Isaiah, David
    2. PRAYER – We will speak with Jesus face to face
    3. WORSHIP – We will worship literally in His presence
    4. FELLOWSHIP – Saved family members, friends, Joshua, Daniel, Benjamin, Mary and Joseph, Phillip, Mary Magdalene, Samaritan Woman,
    5. THOSE WHO LED US TO CHRIST
    6. THOSE GOD USED US TO LEAD TO CHRIST
    7. IN HEAVEN WE CANNOT INTRODUCE ANYONE TO CHRIST
    8. MATTHEW 5:16 “…let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

WHY SHOULD WE LOVE THE LOST?

  1. BECAUSE GOD LOVES THEM:
    1. John 3:16 (Jesus) For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
    2. Hebrews 12:2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
    3. Romans 5:7 and 8 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  2. BECAUSE THE BIBLE COMMANDS US TO LOVE THEM
    1. Galatians 5:22 and 23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control
    2. 1 John 4:8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.
    3. Matthew 5:44(a) (Jesus) “But I say unto you, Love your enemies,…”
    4. A slogan that used to be very popular is, “Jesus in me loves you”. This is the key to loving everybody and anybody. The apostle Paul is quoted in Galatians 2:20(a) as stating what should be the testimony of every true Christian: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
    5. DRAW CLOSE TO GOD – Bible, Prayer, Church, Christian Fellowship, Availability (Surrender) to God: God will supply the love you need, even for your enemies, if you will allow Him to love others through you. As God’s love shines through you, you will likely be amazed at how many lost souls are drawn to you and to Him.
  3. BECAUSE THE CONSEQUENCES OF NOT REACHING THEM ARE TERRIBLE
    1. Those who die without Christ will appear before the Great Throne Judgment Seat of Christ
    2. Revelation 20:11-13 Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. Earth and sky fled from his presence, and there was no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged according to what they had done as recorded in the books. 13 The sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades (hell) gave up the dead that were in them, and each person was judged according to what he had done.
    3. Those who die without Christ will spend eternity in the Lake of Fire.
    4. Revelation 20:14 and 15 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
    5. Matthew 13:42 (Jesus) They (angels) will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
    6. Matthew 25:41 and 46(a) (Jesus) Then he(Jesus as Judge) will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. Then they will go away to eternal punishment,
    7. Proverbs 11:7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes.
    8. Using these and other related passages of Scripture, the following is probably a reasonably accurate description of the eternal torment awaiting anyone who dies without Christ.
    9. A sinner (Romans 3:23) who dies under the penalty of death (Romans 6:23) finds himself before the Great White Throne Judgment Seat of Christ (Revelation 20:11-13). Just one glance at the awesome magnificence of Christ in all of His glory (Daniel 7:9 and 10) causes him to tremble uncontrollably. After just that one glance, he painfully realizes that the most important thing he could have done in his ill-spent lifetime was to have accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and lived his life for Him (John 1:12 and Matthew 16:24-27).
    10. In total awe and overwhelming fear, he falls to his knees and proclaims with a loud, trembling voice, “Jesus is Lord” (Philippians 2:9-11). But, it is too late (Proverbs 11:7). His name is not found written in the Book of Life, and he is cast howling and screaming into a pitch-dark lake of fire (Revelation 20:15 and Matthew 25:30). In absolute horror, he realizes that the burning, tormenting flames are not consuming him (Matthew 25:41 and 46). He cannot see his hand in front of his face (Matthew 25:30), and although his ears are filled with the wailing of great multitudes of people all around him (Matthew 13:42), he knows there is no such thing as friendship here … he is very much alone.
    11. With agonizing frequency and seemingly brain-shattering volume, thoughts of his past life relentlessly bombard his tormented mind. But, no thought brings such paralyzing horror as when he recalls that the person who told him about Jesus, or perhaps the angel that cast him into the fire, warned him that the agony of the lake of fire would last forever … unending … eternal … no hope … no second chance … everlasting … FOREVER!!!! (Matthew 25:46)

GOD SEES THE LOST DIFFERENTLY THAN WE DO?

  1. MAN’S VIEWPOINT
    1. tall/short, fat/skinny, black/white, good looking/not good looking
    2. rich/poor, educated/not educated, popular/unpopular, famous/unknown, smart/not
    3. tend to see “successful” people as
    4. Wealthy
    5. Intelligent
    6. Well known
    7. Successful
    8. Popular
    9. Influential
    10. Beautiful
    11. Perfect
  2. GOD’S VIEWPOINT
    1. SPIRITUALLY born again and going to Heaven or LOST and going to Hell
    2. REVELATION 3:17 wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked
    3. EPHESIANS 2:17 FAR FROM GOD
    4. Ephesians 2:12 STRANGERS AND HOPELESS
    5. John 5:24 CONDEMNED AND SPIRITUALLY DEAD
    6. LIFE IS SHORT (SNAP)

TOOLS FOR REACHING THE LOST

  1. AMAZING LOVE
    1. Proven – Many testimonies
    2. Romans 1:16 I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation
    3. 1 Corinthians 2:2 For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.
    4. Professionally produced – dramatic narration – powerful original music score and sound effects
    5. 2 CDs PER MONTH
  2. GOSPEL EXPLOSION
    1. MASTERS COMMISSION GROUND ZERO
    2. Always Evangelistic
    3. Always Dynamic
    4. Always Clear Gospel Message
    5. Always Life-changing
    6. Last Sunday of Each Month
    7. 1 ticket or flyer per month
  3. NEW AWAKENING TELEPHONE MINISTRY
    1. Clear Gospel Message
    2. Available 24/7
    3. Includes Sinner’s Prayer
    4. Free Amazing Love CD is Offered
    5. 1 card per week
  4. ALPHA COURSE
    1. Proven
    2. Non-threatening
    3. Fun
    4. Casual Atmosphere
    5. Thorough
    6. Effective
    7. Fellowship Hall – Sundays 3-5:15 PM – Starting March 30
    8. 1 BROCHURE
  5. EFFECTIVE PERSONAL SOUL WINNING CLASS
    1. Proven
    2. Easy to Learn
    3. Easy to Use
    4. Holy Spirit based
    5. Non Threatening
    6. No Memorization
  6. EVANGELISM AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH RESOURCE CENTER
    1. Booklets, CDs, DVDs for Evangelism and Spiritual Growth
  7. PERSONAL CONSULTATION
  8. ARRANGE FOR MEETING WITH UNSAVED

CONCLUSION

  1. TOGETHER WE CAN DO THIS
    1. 250 people distributing 2 Amazing Love CDs every month = 500 people monthly hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ each month
    2. 250 people distributing 1 Gospel Explosion flyer every month = 250 people invited to an evangelistic service each month
    3. 250 people distributing 4 New Awakening telephone ministry cards each month = 1000 people are invited to hear an evangelistic message each month
    4. 250 people distributing 1 Alpha Course brochure = 250 invited to the Alpha Course
  2. ALTAR COURSE

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