Jun 19, 2012 
In 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, Paul says, “We do not lose heart.” He goes on to talk about purpose and ministry, rejecting false ways and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord.
This is my sermon on June 17, 2012.
worshipping God, building up His church, reaching the world
Browsing the archives for the evangelism tag
No Comments John Piper talks about the importance of Biblical truth for missions.
The Value of Biblical Truth
Biblical truth frees from Satan (John 8:32; 2 Timothy 2:24-26).
Biblical truth mediates grace and peace (2 Peter 1:2).
Biblical truth sanctifies (John 17:17; 2 Peter 1:3, 5, 12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Biblical truth serves love (Philippians 1:9).
Biblical truth protects from error (Ephesians 4:11-15; 2 Peter 3:17-18).
Biblical truth saves (1 Timothy 4:16; Acts 20:26-27; 2 Thessalonians 2:10).
Biblical truth is the ideal of heaven (1 Corinthians 13:12).
Biblical truth will be resisted by some (2 Timothy 4:1-5).
Biblical truth is the duty of elders (Titus 1:9).
Biblical truth is approved by God (2 Timothy 2:15).
Biblical truth should continually increase (2 Peter 3:18; Colossians 1:10; Hebrews 5:12).
Since Biblical truth does so much and is so important, how much more important is the work of local and overseas missions to get this Biblical truth out to the lost and unreached peoples of the world?
God has appointed a time for you to die and then face judgment – how will He judge you? This is my sermon from Hebrews 9:27-28.
Our second sermon in the series, “Two Ways to Live” is about man rejecting a good and holy, creator God. Man rejects God in issues of head, heart, and hand.
We are beginning a six-part series on evangelism and the gospel tract, Two Ways to Live. This is the first sermon, “He is worthy!”
This is my last sermon from Matthew 10, vv. 40-42. After spending most of the chapter on the harshness and hardness of following Christ, these verses are refreshing and inspiring hope. It was a challenging message to prepare and preach.
These are some of the hardest words Jesus had to say. He pulls no punches in Matthew 10:34-39. Will you rise up to His challenge? Will you answer His call?
David Brainerd’s (1718-47) diary, Thursday, May 22, 1746: “Here I am, Lord, send me; send me to the ends of the earth; send me to the rough, the savage pagans of the wilderness; send me from all that is called comfort in earth, or earthly comfort; send me even to death itself; if it be but in Thy service and to promote Thy kingdom.”
We should declare from the rooftops the glory of Christ and who He is and what He has done. Declare boldly the truth, “I am the way and the truth and the life.” Declare boldly the truth, “Before Abraham was, I am.” Declare boldly the truth, “There is no other name under heaven by which you can be saved.” Declare boldly the truth, “I once was blind but now I see.” I encourage you today to pray for divine opportunity and courage and boldness to boldly declare the Lord.
My sermon comes from Matthew 10:24-25, where Jesus continues to instruct the disciples on their mission. He warns them that they will face persecution and comments on the privilege it is to suffer because of Him (“It is enough…”). One mark of being a disciple of Christ is to be persecuted because of Him. It is not an easy road to walk, as a disciple of Christ.
Links
Blogs
