{Sermon Clip) Break My Heart for the Lost
Edgar Reich passionately calls believers to have their hearts broken for the lost, urging them to love others deeply and share the gospel before God's judgment comes.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of not being deceived by lies from the devil, highlighting a judgment from God in the New Testament where four angels are released to kill one-third of mankind. The speaker challenges the audience to consider the gravity of this event and the urgency of sharing the gospel to prevent people from facing eternal damnation. The message calls for a deep reflection on loving God and loving others, urging a heartfelt response to the reality of judgment and the need for compassionate action.
Full Transcript
Don't listen to lies from the devil. This was a judgment from God in the New Testament. Now, if I go to the book of Revelation, in Revelation 9, verse 15, four angels kill one-third of mankind.
Do you believe that? Do you believe that? Do you really believe that? You say, yes, I believe my Bible. Think about it, what this means. Do you believe it? Aren't there two great commandments? To love the Lord your God with all of your heart, your strength, and your mind, and your soul.
And the second one is like it. To love your neighbor as thyself. One-third of mankind will go into an eternity of hell if they haven't got Jesus.
And here in Revelation 9, verse 15, it says, So the four angels who had been prepared for the hour and day and month and year were released to kill a third of mankind. Our world population is estimated at 7.7 billion people. If God were to proceed with that judgment today, 2.5 billion people would die.
That's 2,500 million people. The United States population is only 325 million people, less than one-fifth. Would you be upset if 100,000 were killed in this region, and you had never shared Christ with them? Would you be upset if one or two million died in Los Angeles? Would your heart be broken then? You say, of course my heart would be broken then.
But it begs the question, why is my heart not broken now? Why am I not weeping now? Why don't I love my fellow man? Why don't I touch others with the glorious gospel that I have? Why don't I reach out and, Lord, take away my stony heart? Break it. Break it anew. Bend me, Lord.
Take it away.
Sermon Outline
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- God's judgment described in Revelation 9
- The reality of one-third of mankind facing death
- The scale of this judgment compared to world population
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- The two great commandments to love God and neighbor
- The eternal consequence for those without Jesus
- The urgency of sharing the gospel
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- Self-examination of the believer's heart
- Why is the heart not broken for the lost?
- A prayer for God to break and soften the heart
Key Quotes
“Don't listen to lies from the devil.” — Edgar Reich
“One-third of mankind will go into an eternity of hell if they haven't got Jesus.” — Edgar Reich
“Why is my heart not broken now? Why am I not weeping now? Why don't I love my fellow man?” — Edgar Reich
Application Points
- Examine your heart and ask God to break it for the lost around you.
- Actively share the gospel with those who do not know Jesus to prevent eternal separation.
- Cultivate a deep love for others as commanded by Jesus, reflecting God's heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main warning in this sermon?
The sermon warns of God's coming judgment where one-third of mankind will face death if they do not have Jesus.
What are the two great commandments mentioned?
To love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself.
Why does Edgar Reich ask if our hearts are broken for the lost?
He challenges believers to examine their compassion and urgency in sharing the gospel before it's too late.
What practical response does the speaker encourage?
He encourages believers to pray for God to break their stony hearts and to actively reach out with the gospel.
How does the sermon illustrate the scale of judgment?
By comparing the number of people who would die to the populations of countries and cities, making it relatable and urgent.