Sermon Notes from 11/4/2007

God calls us to take the Gospel to the world

John 20:21
Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."

Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations,…

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…

Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently.

Luke 17:4
If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, 'I repent,' forgive him."

Matthew 7:5-6
"You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

When to stop talking and start walking

Personal healing leads to people helping
There is a time to walk away
Repudiation of message and messenger

Matthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Do we see the sacredness of the Gospel?
Do we see that there are times that we cannot and should not try to persuade?
How do we discern between a seeker, a questioner, a doubter, and a mocker ? Reluctance, Resistance, Rebellion, and Repudiation?

Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.