Souls in Our Hands

Souls in Our Hands

Introduction:

God has done so much to save our souls! Jhn. 3:16 Acts 20:28 – what price did Jesus pay for your soul? Do we grasp His pain/agony? Psa. 22; Isa. 53 The soul is more valuable than education; money; social standing; financial security; family ties; or all the wealth on earth. Can we fully realize the value of a soul? Mt. 16:26

I. Our souls are in our hands.

A. Ezek. 18:4 – all souls belong to God. See also Acts 17:25

1. Josh 24:15 – each person has the power of choice…

2. Which road are you going down? Mt. 7:13-14

B. We give an account to God for what we do. Rom. 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10

II. Parents: the souls of your children are in your hands.

A. EVERY child deserves the example of righteous parents who are conscientiously striving to nurture his...body; mind; spirit…

1. 2 Tim. 1:5 – where would Timothy be w/o his mother/grandmother?

B. Biblical examples & admonitions: Eph. 6:4; 1 Sam. 1:11

C. Yet…many parents neglect their responsibility by living lives that are starved of spiritual nourishment.

1. Children soak up our actions like a sponge!

III. Souls of the whole world are in the hands of Christians.

A. Jhn. 4:35 – a great harvest of souls is waiting to be saved.

1. it is our responsibility to go teach – Mt. 28:18-20

2. We must take the gospel to the lost. Rom. 10:13-14

B. Rom. 1:16 – it is the gospel that is the saving power.

IV. The time is NOW! 2 Cor. 5:18-21; 6:1-2 A Call for salvation!

A. The devil’s calendar always says, tomorrow. God’s calendar says, TODAY!

B. 6:1 – Paul urges Corinthian Christians not to receive the grace of God in vain!

1. God’s grace is VITAL for our daily tasks; trials; and temptations!

C. 6:1 – we can negate the grace of God by sinning.

D. Everyday is salvation day! Consider how we need God each day!

E. Outside of Christ? God is willing to accept you RIGHT NOW!

1. Lk. 15:20 – prodigal son’s father was always watching & waiting for his son to return! God is that Father!

1. Note the appeal of 6:2 God says do whatever it takes to be saved….TODAY!

F. Repent; die to self; take up your cross; and love God above all else.

G. Opportunity…Latin word: against the port. refers to a ship’s maneuvers when approaching port.

1. How many in this room are sitting just outside the port of safety that IS Jesus Christ? How many needlessly court w/danger?

2. Jer. 8:20 – a terrible lament. The right time has slipped away.

Conclusion:

A. Our souls are in our hands. The souls of those we love are in our hands. The souls of the world are in our hands. TIME is critical!

B. TODAY is the best day to obey God! The harvest NOW! Fields white for harvest. God says HERE is the ONLY chance you have… TODAY.



Souls in Our Hands Introduction: God has done so much to save our souls! Jhn. 3:16 Acts 20:28 – what price did Jesus pay for your soul? Do we grasp His pain/agony? Psa. 22; Isa. 53 The soul is more valuable than education; money; social standing; financial security; family ties; or all the wealth on earth. Can we fully realize the value of a soul? Mt. 16:26 I. Our souls are in our hands. A. Ezek. 18:4 – all souls belong to God. See also Acts 17:25 1. Josh 24:15 – each person has the power of choice… 2. Which road are you going down? Mt. 7:13-14 B. We give an account to God for what we do. Rom. 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:10 II. Parents: the souls of your children are in your hands. A. EVERY child deserves the example of righteous parents who are conscientiously striving to nurture his...body; mind; spirit… 1. 2 Tim. 1:5 – where would Timothy be w/o his mother/grandmother? B. Biblical examples & admonitions: Eph. 6:4; 1 Sam. 1:11 C. Yet…many parents neglect their responsibility by living lives that are starved of spiritual nourishment. 1. Children soak up our actions like a sponge! III. Souls of the whole world are in the hands of Christians. A. Jhn. 4:35 – a great harvest of souls is waiting to be saved. 1. it is our responsibility to go teach – Mt. 28:18-20 2. We must take the gospel to the lost. Rom. 10:13-14 B. Rom. 1:16 – it is the gospel that is the saving power. IV. The time is NOW! 2 Cor. 5:18-21; 6:1-2 A Call for salvation! A. The devil’s calendar always says, tomorrow. God’s calendar says, TODAY! B. 6:1 – Paul urges Corinthian Christians not to receive the grace of God in vain! 1. God’s grace is VITAL for our daily tasks; trials; and temptations! C. 6:1 – we can negate the grace of God by sinning. D. Everyday is salvation day! Consider how we need God each day! E. Outside of Christ? God is willing to accept you RIGHT NOW! 1. Lk. 15:20 – prodigal son’s father was always watching & waiting for his son to return! God is that Father! 1. Note the appeal of 6:2 God says do whatever it takes to be saved….TODAY! F. Repent; die to self; take up your cross; and love God above all else. G. Opportunity…Latin word: against the port. refers to a ship’s maneuvers when approaching port. 1. How many in this room are sitting just outside the port of safety that IS Jesus Christ? How many needlessly court w/danger? 2. Jer. 8:20 – a terrible lament. The right time has slipped away. Conclusion: A. Our souls are in our hands. The souls of those we love are in our hands. The souls of the world are in our hands. TIME is critical! B. TODAY is the best day to obey God! The harvest NOW! Fields white for harvest. God says HERE is the ONLY chance you have… TODAY.