STUDY UP!

Not only do we need to have a constant diet of the Word of God we also need to have constant application of it!

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

When is the last time you did an algebraic equation? I mean you learned exactly which step came first and how to come up with the right answer. Can you still do it? If you’re like me, NO! Why; because you haven’t done one in a very long time!

While we walk this pilgrim way we need to be constantly sharpening our witnessing skills! We need to be in the Word in order to be able to give account of the hope that lives and abides in us. How would it be if someone came and asked you how to get to Heaven—could you answer them? Would you be ashamed of your response? If you are in the Word you won’t be! So Study up and then share it!

IT’S YOUR DUTY!

A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world. -Santayana

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ephesians 6:18-20

            Paul, speaking to the Church at Ephesus said, “…, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel,” We are bold when it comes to finding a deal, when someone cuts us off on the interstate, or when we ask our Boss for a raise. We find all kinds of courage, tenacity, and our voice. What about when it comes to being a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ? Where is your courage? Where’s your zeal? Where is your fiery spirit? Where is your voice to tell the hurting Jesus cares? Where’s your voice to tell the lost and dying that Jesus saves?

            Church, it’s our duty to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the lost, dying, and hurting world. If you don’t who will?

TELL SOMEONE TODAY!

When you accept Christ, you will have the power to confess Him. - D.L. Moody

But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Acts 1:8

How do you share what Jesus has done for you with others? Is it by your lifestyle? Is it by letter? Is it by email? Is it person to person? Every child of God has the power to share the Gospel message with others. If you’re not sharing, it’s a pretty good sign you’re not possessing. Make your calling and election sure by exposing yourself to the Word of God!

JUST GO!

GET UP, GET READY, and GO TO THE LOST, DYING, and HURTING WORLD with the GOSPEL! 

Missions- not just a program but it is the program of the church!- Dr. Don Sisk

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mark 16:15

What keeps you from telling your co-workers about Jesus? What’s stopping you from telling your best friend Jesus Saved you? Why will you not tell the cashier about Jesus? Are you ashamed? 

Let me remind you of 1 verse from last night's message:

“In thee, O Lord , do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.” PSALM 31:1