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Scripture Reading:  Luke 14:15-24

 

A Gospel Meeting

 

Intro.

1.  1st century:  Souls were saved by gospel preaching – 1 Cor. 1:21; Mk. 16:15-16; Rom. 1:15-16; Acts 8:4.

2.  An example of gospel preaching:  Acts 19:8-10 (the proper purpose of any gathering where the gospel is preached)…

  a.  Went to the synagogue – A gathering of people.

  b.  Spoke boldly (Acts 4:29, 31; 2 Cor. 3:12, needful teaching, Ac 20:20).

  c.  Reasoning & persuading – Dialog (thought-provoking exchange) & convincing (to win over) – (Acts 17:2-3).

  d.  Concerning the kingdom of God (19:10:  The word of the Lord Jesus; the gospel of God).

3.  Good for us to refresh our thinking as our meeting approaches.

 

Assembling ourselves together (Heb. 10:25)

    -Gladly receive & continue steadfastly in the word – Acts 2:41-42, 46

    -Stir up love & good works as we the hear gospel & worship God – Phil. 4:8; Col. 3:16

 

Gathering to hear God’s word (Acts 10:33)

    -Not man’s wisdom & tradition – 1 Cor. 2:1-4

    -Whole counsel of God – Acts 20:27 (1 Ths. 2:13)

Opportunity to grow in Christ (1 Pet. 2:1-2)

    -In grace & knowledge – 2 Pet. 3:17-18

    -Abound in correct knowledge & all perception –Phil. 1:9-10 (Col. 1:9)

Saving power of the gospel (Rom. 1:16)

    -Teach the lost of Jesus – Acts 11:19-21, 26

    -The gospel will be on display – 1 Ths. 2:2-6 (motives & content)

    -Crucified Christ will be clearly portrayed (displayed) – Gal. 3:1

    -To cause faith & obtain eternal life in His name – Jno. 20:30-31

Preaching the word (2 Tim. 4:2)

    -Not to satisfy the cravings of men (2 Tim. 4:3)

    -To persuade men – 2 Cor. 5:11 (Acts 19:8)

Edifying the saints with the gospel (Acts 20:32)

    -Word of God’s grace builds up & gives us our inheritance

    -Come together to be edified – 1 Cor. 14:26

Looking unto Jesus (Heb. 12:1-2)

    -Gospel sets Jesus before our eyes – Gal. 3:1

    -“We wish to see Jesus” (Jno. 12:21); Serve Him (12:26)

    -We see Jesus!  (Heb. 2:9)

 

Minding the things of the Spirit (Rom. 8:5)

    -The Spirit convicts the world by the gospel – Jno. 16:8

    -Set mind on things above – Col. 3:1-3

Exposing the works of darkness (Eph. 5:11)

    -Truth cuts a straight course – 2 Tim. 2:15

    -The sword of the Spirit exposes error – Heb. 4:12 (Eph. 4:14-15)

Enduring faith (Heb. 10:36-39)

    -Salvation is closer than when we first believed – Rom. 13:11

    -Endure to the end & be saved – Matt. 10:22 (2 Tim. 4:8)

Taking time to be holy (1 Pet. 1:13-17)

    -Focus our minds – 1 Pet. 1:13

    -Focus our obedience – 1 Pet. 1:14

    -Focus our lives (not conforming to sin, but fearing God) – 1 Pet. 1:17

Interceding in prayer (1 Tim. 2:1)

    -Pray for all the saints with watchful perseverance – Eph. 6:18 (Jas. 5:16)

    -Pray for our enemies – Matt. 5:44

Now is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2)

    -Present the urgency of obeying God now & always – Jas. 4:13-17

    -There is/will be nothing more important – Acts 26:28-29

Go and teach all nations (Matt. 28:19)

    -Call together (invite) our relatives & friends – Acts 10:24

    -Prepare to hear all the things commanded by God – Acts 10:33

    -Come & be filled with life – Rev. 22:17 (Isa. 55:1)

 

Conclusion

1.  Kingdom of God:  All things are ready, come to the feast.  (Lk. 14:15-17)

2.  Gospel meeting:  Are you ready?  Will you come to the feast?  (Lk. 14:18)