June 20 & 21, 2009
For this week's installment of my Messages About Purpose and Strategy, I want to tell you how to be challenged by a challenge that doesn't challenge you and I'll also ask for your help. Are you ready for this? As I wrote in the other column here, my series of messages on decisions that will change your life will culminate this week. This last one will provide a very clear challenge for people to step over the line and follow Christ. I won't just mention trusting in what Christ did on the cross, I'll camp out on that idea. And I won't just conclude with an invitation for people to come up for prayer, the whole sermon will be pointed that direction. Evangelistic messages aren't aimed at Christians. If you've already received Christ, then the challenge is unnecessary. So, how can you be challenged by a challenge that is not aimed at challenging you? Think of it as training. Listen to the approach. Consider how you can present the gospel to someone you know. Learn how to use the Scriptures. You can glorify God by leading friends to follow Christ! Get equipped. Now, as to how you can be of help, please passionately pray for the Holy Spirit to be active, drawing people into an eternal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Pray for miraculous conversions this weekend. I'll see you in a service. Bring a friend.
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