I Trust My Soul to Jesus
The sermon 'I Trust My Soul to Jesus' tells the story of Tom's decision to trust Jesus and find salvation, and encourages listeners to do the same.
H.J. Vine shares the powerful story of Tom, a miner's son in England, who, after being indifferent to God, finds salvation through the love of Jesus Christ. Through a simple conversation and prayer, Tom embraces faith and surrenders his life to Jesus, bringing immense joy to his family and heaven. This touching moment of repentance and acceptance of God's love reminds us of the profound impact of one soul turning to God.
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Tom was the son of a miner living in the north of England. His parents loved him tenderly, and, being earnest Christians, they often prayed that he might be brought to accept the Saviour, who was so dear to them. He was indifferent, however, and loved the way of the world.
Tom having become very ill, one of the family asked a servant of the Lord to call at the house, for they were anxious about his soul's welfare.
The next afternoon he did so. After a little talk with Tom about his health, he said, "Is it not a good thing that God sent His Son into the world to save us?"
He ought to have known that truth well enough, but Tom looked somewhat surprised and puzzled.
"It is true, Tom," said the visitor. "See, here it is in the Bible."
He pointed to John 3:16, and continued: "It reads thus: 'For God so loved the world'--that takes you in, Tom--'that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.' 'WHOSOEVER' takes you in also, Tom. God loved you and gave His Son to die for you, to put away your sins. Do you believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, Tom?"
A look of hope sprang up in his face. "Will you pray for me?" he asked. "I am needy and sinful."
There and then they kneeled down together. When the prayer was over, Tom said, "I do believe on Him now. I trust my soul to Jesus."
The mother came in and embraced her son. She was overjoyed and asked their visitor to stay to tea. Every heart was full of grateful thanks to God for bringing Tom into His most marvellous light.
As they were sitting together a footstep was heard outside. The latch lifted, the door opened, and the father, just come from the coal-mine, walked in. Tom rose from the table at once and told him that he had trusted the Lord Jesus. Tears flowed down the tired old man's face, tracing white lines upon his black cheeks. Scarcely could he speak for emotion at first. Then the poor, hard-working miner said, "Tom, my son, this is good news indeed; the best I've heard for a long time. It is better than a twenty-pound note. God be praised."
And so the household rejoiced; but not only so, but joy was "in heaven over one sinner that repents."
Has heaven rejoiced over your repentance?
Sermon Outline
- I. The Need for Salvation
- A. The world's way is not the right way
- B. God sent His Son to save us
- II. The Message of the Bible
- A. John 3:16 - God's love for the world
- B. Whosoever believes in Him should not perish
- III. The Decision to Trust Jesus
- A. Tom's realization of his need for salvation
- B. The visitor's presentation of the gospel
- IV. The Joy of Salvation
- A. Tom's decision to trust Jesus
- B. The household's rejoicing
Key Quotes
“It is true, Tom. See, here it is in the Bible.” — H.J. Vine
“God loved you and gave His Son to die for you, to put away your sins.” — H.J. Vine
“I trust my soul to Jesus.” — H.J. Vine
Application Points
- You can trust Jesus by realizing your need for salvation and making the decision to believe in Him.
- The message of the Bible is that God loves the world and sent His Son to save us.
- The joy of salvation is the happiness and peace that comes from trusting Jesus and knowing that your sins are forgiven.