The urgency of evangelism is a pervasive theme in the Bible, emphasizing the importance of sharing the Gospel with others in a timely manner. As Jesus commands in Matthew 28:19, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations," believers are compelled to spread the message of salvation to all people, recognizing that time is limited and eternity is at stake. The apostle Paul reinforces this sense of urgency in 2 Corinthians 6:2, where he writes, "Now is the day of salvation," highlighting the need for immediate response to the Gospel message, and in Romans 10:14, which notes that people cannot believe in Christ unless they have heard about Him, underscoring the critical role of evangelism in bringing others to faith. By emphasizing the urgency of evangelism, the Bible encourages Christians to prioritize sharing their faith with others, as they seek to fulfill the Great Commission and bring glory to God.
Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the profound love of Jesus Christ for sinners, illustrating this through the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. He highlights that while many things Jesus said and did are not recorded in the Bible, the essence of His mission to seek and sav
In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Matthew 13:15, which talks about how people have blinded their eyes and shut their ears to God's word. The preacher emphasizes that this is not God withdrawing His mercy, but rather the people's own attitude of shutting themselves away from God's word. To brea
In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the parables of Jesus found in Matthew 13. He highlights the first four parables, which depict conflict, failure, and the presence of evil in the world. The preacher emphasizes that the kingdom of God between Jesus' first and second coming is characterized by
In this sermon, the preacher begins a series of studies on the parables of Jesus, specifically focusing on three parables about entering God's kingdom. The first parable discussed is the parable of the sower sowing the seed, found in Mark 4:3-8. Jesus explains that this parable is crucial to underst
In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the topic of backsliding and explores four types of backsliders described in Luke chapter 15. The speaker emphasizes that God's perfect will for believers is to never backslide, as stated in Proverbs 4:18. However, the speaker acknowledges that many believers a
In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the laborers in the vineyard from Matthew's Gospel chapter 20. The parable tells the story of a man who hires workers at different times of the day, but pays them all the same wage. The preacher emphasizes the importance of the contract made betw
In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the parables of Jesus in Mark's Gospel, specifically the parables related to paying the price to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. The first three parables discuss the importance of entering God's kingdom. However, the speaker emphasizes that entering the kin
In this sermon, the preacher discusses three parables from the Bible. The first parable, from Matthew 24, emphasizes the importance of faithful and sensible servants who provide food at the proper time. Jesus warns against mistreating fellow servants and highlights the consequences of such actions.
In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the two sons from Matthew's Gospel. He emphasizes the importance of judging ourselves rather than others, as God will ultimately judge everyone. The sermon focuses on the danger of legalism and the difference between being religious and being spi
In this sermon, the speaker focuses on two parables from the book of Luke and Matthew. The first parable is about a moneylender who forgives the debts of two debtors, illustrating how we are all in debt to God for our sins. The speaker emphasizes that the amount of love we have for God is reflected