Immigrants
The Gospel Ship is a vessel that carries sinners saved by grace to Immanuel's Land, bound for heaven, and all are invited to sail on it today.
D.L. Moody emphasizes the urgency for immigrants in Immanuel's land to secure their places on the Gospel ship, which is the only vessel destined for eternal life. He describes the journey from the City of Destruction to Immanuel's Land, highlighting that the passage is free and available today, with Jesus Christ as the captain. The sermon illustrates the essential elements of the voyage, including faith, love, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, assuring that all passengers, saved by grace, will be provided for throughout their journey. Moody invites everyone to join this voyage, emphasizing the ample accommodations and the hope anchored in Christ.
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IMMIGRANTS
Immigrants in Immanuel's land should lose no time in having their places secured as only one vessel shall ever leave our shores for that country.
Vessel's name Gospel ship (Romans 1:16)
Port - which it leaves City of Destruction
Bound for Immanuel's Land
Time of sailing Today (Hebrews 3:7-8)
Price of passage Without money, without price (Isaiah 55:1)
Captain's name Jesus Christ (Hebrews 2:10)
Crew Ministers and Converts (Acts 8:4)
Passengers Sinners saved by grace (Romans 5:1-2)
Sea over which it passes Time (Revelation 10:6)
Light-house Holy Scripture
Compass Truth (John 8:32)
Sails Faith & Love
Wind The Holy Spirit
Storage Grace
(Isaiah 55:2 & 2 Corinthians 12:9)
Anchor Hope (Hebrews 6:19)
Passengers are supplied with everything on the voyage (Philippians 4:19).
All are invited (Revelation 22:17)
The vessel affords ample accommodations
Attributed to "C.R.H."
Sermon Outline
- I points: - The Gospel Ship - Bound for Immanuel's Land
- II points: - The Time of Sailing - Today
- III points: - The Price of Passage - Without money, without price
- IV points: - The Captain and Crew - Jesus Christ and Ministers and Converts
- V points: - The Passengers - Sinners saved by grace
Key Quotes
“Immigrants in Immanuel's land should lose no time in having their places secured as only one vessel shall ever leave our shores for that country.” — D.L. Moody
“The vessel affords ample accommodations (Luke 14:22).” — D.L. Moody
“Passengers are supplied with everything on the voyage (Phil. 4:19).” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- You are invited to sail on the Gospel Ship to Immanuel's Land, bound for heaven, and all are welcome.
- The Gospel Ship affords ample accommodations for all who accept the invitation to sail.
- Passengers on the Gospel Ship are supplied with everything they need for the journey to Immanuel's Land.