Oswald J. Smith Preaching - Part 1
The Bible commands us to give the gospel to all nations, and as Christians, we have a responsibility to participate in missionary work and take the gospel beyond local boundaries.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of spreading the gospel to all nations, inspired by the realization that not everyone has had the opportunity to hear the message of Jesus Christ. The speaker reflects on the command to preach the gospel to every creature and every kindred, tongue, tribe, and people, highlighting the urgency and responsibility to reach those beyond one's own borders.
Full Transcript
Down through the years of my ministry, my life has been tremendously motivated by great missionary mottos, and I want to give you one of my most cherished mottos if I may now. I put it in the form of a question. Why? Why should anyone hear the gospel twice before everyone has heard it once? Years ago, I went through the Bible to see if I could remain in my own country in an ordinary pastorate and still satisfy God and carry out the post-resurrection commands of the Lord Jesus Christ.
And as I read the word of God, I found such expressions as these. All nations, the gospel must be given to all nations. Every creature, the gospel must be preached to every creature.
Every kindred and tongue and tribe and people, the gospel must be proclaimed to every kindred and tongue and tribe and people, the uttermost part of the earth. And as I read those expressions, I asked myself just one simple question. Do all nations live in Canada? Is there any nation living beyond the boundaries of Canada? If all nations live in Canada, then I can settle down in my own country, never cross the boundaries, and still satisfy God and carry out the post- resurrection commands of the Lord Jesus Christ.
But if one nation lives beyond the boundaries of Canada, then I am in duty bound to leave my country and go with the gospel of Jesus Christ to that one nation.
Sermon Outline
- The Motivation Behind Missionary Work
- The Biblical Mandate for Missionary Work
- The Responsibility of Christians to Participate in Missionary Work
- Considering the global reach of nations
- The duty to take the gospel beyond local boundaries
Key Quotes
“Why should anyone hear the gospel twice before everyone has heard it once?” — Oswald J. Smith
“Do all nations live in Canada? Is there any nation living beyond the boundaries of Canada?” — Oswald J. Smith
“If one nation lives beyond the boundaries of Canada, then I am in duty bound to leave my country and go with the gospel of Jesus Christ to that one nation.” — Oswald J. Smith
Application Points
- Consider the global reach of nations and be willing to participate in missionary work.
- Be mindful of the biblical mandate to give the gospel to all nations and preach to every creature.
- Take the gospel beyond local boundaries and reach out to nations beyond your own country.