Matthew 26:22
Your immediate future and eternal future depend on whether you give your life to slavery in sin or enjoy blessings as sons of a king.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the critical nature of the question posed in Matthew 26:22, urging listeners to consider their immediate and eternal futures based on their response to Christ. He illustrates the consequences of others' choices, from Pilate's indifference to Stephen's vision of heaven, highlighting the stark contrast between acceptance and denial of Jesus. The sermon challenges individuals to recognize their position regarding Christ, either confessing Him or denying Him, and stresses the importance of making a decision that aligns with faith and salvation.
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I. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE QUESTION.
A. Your immediate future depends on it.
1. Whether you give your life to slavery in sin.
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b. Dissipate your energies seeking pleasure.
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2. Enjoy blessings as sons of a king.
B. Your eternal future.
II. RESULTS OF OTHERS.
A. Pilate, "I wash my hands."
B. Jews, "Crucify Him!" His blood
1. 40 years, Titus.
C. Voltaire, "Crush the wretch."
D. Paine, "Impostor."
E. Stephen, "I see heaven's opened."
F. Paul, "For me to live is Christ."
III. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
A. You are on one of two sides.
1. Confessed Him (Matt. 10:10, Rom. 10:9..
2. Denied Him, "Deny me before men."
1. Believed unto salvation (devils).
2. Doubted, "He that believeth not."
1. Receive as Savior (John 1..
2. Reject Him our only hope.
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Sermon Outline
- THE IMPORTANCE OF THE QUESTION
- RESULTS OF OTHERS
- WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- You are on one of two sides
- Denied Him, 'Deny me before men'
- B points: - Believed unto salvation (devils) - Doubted, 'He that believeth not' - '{''1'': ''Receive as Savior (John 1..'', ''2'': ''Reject Him our only hope''}'
- Voltaire, 'Crush the wretch'
- Paine, 'Impostor'
- Stephen, 'I see heaven's opened'
- Paul, 'For me to live is Christ'
- Confessed Him (Matt. 10:10, Rom. 10:9..
Key Quotes
“Whether you give your life to slavery in sin or enjoy blessings as sons of a king, your immediate future depends on it.” — Chuck Smith
“For me to live is Christ.” — Chuck Smith
“I see heaven's opened.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- You must make a choice to either give your life to slavery in sin or enjoy blessings as sons of a king.
- Your decision will have eternal consequences, so choose wisely.
- Confessing Jesus as your Lord and Savior is the first step to enjoying eternal blessings.