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Seeking The Lost

Seeking The Lost. “ For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost .” Luke 19:10. Evangelism. I. Right Motivation II. Positive Attitude . I. The Right Motivation. [1] Compassion for Lost Souls Mt.9:36 “Moved with compassion”. Pray - Mt.9:37-38.

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Seeking The Lost

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  1. Seeking The Lost “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Evangelism I. Right Motivation II. Positive Attitude

  2. I. The Right Motivation [1] Compassion for Lost Souls Mt.9:36 “Moved with compassion” Pray - Mt.9:37-38 Did something - Mt. 10

  3. Do we have compassion for the Lost ? Love one another - 1 Thes.4:9 1 John 3:16-17 - love others Allow the love of God to fill our hearts with compassion for the Lost

  4. I. The Right Motivation [2] A Sense of Purpose John 4:34 - to do will of God To Save a dying world = Jn.3:16 What is our purpose in life ?

  5. I. The Right Motivation [3] The Joy Set Before Him Heb. 12:2 - endured the cross What God has prepared for us Rev. 7 & 21 Heaven

  6. “For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming? For ye are our glory and joy.” 1 Thes. 2:19-20 Paul had great joy in teaching others

  7. I. The Right Motivation [1] Compassion for Lost Souls [2] A Sense of Purpose [3] The Joy Set Before Him

  8. II. Keeping a Positive Attitude Providence of God Acts 8 - Eunuch & Philip Acts 9 - Saul & Ananias Acts 10 - Cornelius & Peter

  9. “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.”2 Chronicles 16:9a The Lord knows the hearts of all men and seeks those who are seeking him.

  10. When the Lord knows there are people who would be receptive to the gospel, He will “Open doors”. Acts 18:9-11 “...for I have much people in this city.” We are “God’s fellow workers.” 1 Cor. 3:5-9

  11. II. Keeping a Positive Attitude God Opens Doors 1 Cor. 16:9 - Great door opened 2 Cor.2:12-13door was opened Rev. 3:8 - “...set before thee an open door,...” For Prepared Workers

  12. II. Keeping a Positive Attitude Prayer is the "Catalyst" Cornelius - Acts 10:1-4, 9 Col. 4:3 - pray that God would open a door "Lead me to some soul today"

  13. Seeking The Lost “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Evangelism I. Right Motivation II. Positive Attitude

  14. Seeking The Lost “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Evangelism I. Right Motivation II. Positive Attitude III. Keep Enthusiasm

  15. III. Keeping Enthusiasm Parable of Sower - Lk 8:1-15 [1] POWERis in the Seed Isa. 55:10-11 Heb. 4:12 Rom. 1:16 Plant the proper seed

  16. III. Keeping Enthusiasm Parable of Sower - Lk 8:1-15 [2] Results depend upon Soil 1 of 4 bore fruit - Fault of… Seed, Sower, Soil ? Every time we sow the seed we are successful. Soil

  17. III. Keeping Enthusiasm Parable of Sower - Lk 8:1-15 [3] What are our Goals ? Number Taught or Converted ? Not the number of baptisms But the number we teach

  18. III. Keeping Enthusiasm Parable of Sower - Lk 8:1-15 [4] The Place of the Sower Seed-throwers & water boys 1 Cor.3:5-7 God gives increase Power is in the seed

  19. III. Keeping Enthusiasm Parable of Sower - Lk 8:1-15 [5] Principle of Sowing & reaping 2 Cor. 9:6 Key = increase number of efforts To reap more = then sow more Increase sowing -- reaping

  20. III. Keeping Enthusiasm Parable of Sower - Lk 8:1-15 [6] One Sows and another reaps John 4:35-38 Sow - preparation of soil Reap - harvesting “One sows and another reaps”

  21. Seeking The Lost “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Evangelism I. Right Motivation II. Positive Attitude III. Keep Enthusiasm

  22. Sermon by Arthur Pigman - Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com Sunday Morning and Evening Oct.9, 05

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