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Sermon: |
THE TASK BEFORE US
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By: |
Bro. Dale Leacock
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Date: |
January 07, 2001
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TEXT: Luke 10:1-29
INTRODUCTION:
- What does Christ want of you this year?
- How far are you willing to go for Christ this year?
- Jesus sent out 72 in our text this morning
CENTRAL THESIS: God wants you to commit your life more deeply to Him this year!
- There is great need
- Broad fields - We need to come to the awareness that the problem with people is often a spiritual problem
- Abundant crops-There are those who are waiting to hear the word of God
- Ripened grain-Today many souls are ready and waiting for someone to tell them the Gospel of Christ
- Few Laborers-The honest idler must say "I am doing nothing", not, "there is nothing for me to do."
- Need for prayer-You can do more than pray after you've prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you've prayed -A.J. Gordon
- There is great risk
- Because of a cruel world - "lambs among wolves"
- Because you have to depend on the hospitality of people - "Do not take purse or bag or sandals".
- Because of our peaceful nature as Christians - "Peace be to this house."
- Because of opposition, vs.10,11 - "Are not welcomed"
- There is great rewards
- Great joy - Satisfaction of touching a life
- Great success-Preaching of the Word will not return void -Isaiah 55:10-12
CONCLUSION:
- The call to service
- Christ expects his followers to work, especially in view of the great need and scarcity of helpers.
- We must enlarge our circle - The progress of the church -12, 72,120, 3000, 5000 men
- Result of labor
- Blessing to the soul.
- Knowledge of truth
- Fellowship with the Lord
- Satisfaction in life
- Now is the time to make a choice
- Recommit your life
- Accept Christ as your personal Savior
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