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  REDEEMING THE TIME
  by William B. Riley
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Summary: We should use our time wisely and effectively for God's
purposes, as time is short and marvelous results can be accomplished in
brief conversations.

Duration: 1:12 Topics: "Time Management", "Evangelism"
Scripture References: Psalm 90:12, Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 5:15-16, Colossians 4:5, James 4:14

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William B. Riley emphasizes the importance of redeeming our time for
God, sharing a personal story of a boy he spoke to years ago who later
became a pastor. He reflects on the profound impact that a brief
conversation about Christ can have on someone's life and the urgency of
making the most of our time with others. Riley expresses regret for not
investing more time in conversations that could lead to conversion,
urging listeners to recognize the potential for marvelous results in
their interactions. The sermon calls for a commitment to use our time
wisely in service to God and others.

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Twelve years went by, and I had a most astonishing and beautifully
written letter one day, signed by that same boy. And he said, since you
talked with me that day, I've been a Christian. And I'm happy now to
tell you also, that since that time, I've not only finished a high
school and university course, but I have taken a course also in
theology.

And today, I am the pastor of such-and-such a colored church in Texas.
The church was a prominent one. As I have reflected upon the fact that
it only required a few minutes that day of my time and years, I confess
very frankly, I often hang my head with shame, that I have not put in
more such time with people of possible conversion.

And my moral would be, let us redeem the time unto God, knowing that
it's short, and that marvelous results may be accomplished in a very
brief conversation, if Christ is presented therein.

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Audio: https://sermonindex1.b-cdn.net/3/SID3586.mp3
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/william-b-riley/redeeming-the-time/
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