hARVEST IN pERIL- book of matthew - Lesson #30Sermon Notes |
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Date of Sermon: September 9, 2018
Summary: Jesus models and mandates evangelism Key Verse: “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” Matthew 9:35-38 Bible Reading: 35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest." Message Outline: I. Jesus Models Evangelism (35-36) A. Evangelism may require building knowledge (35) B. Evangelism does not neglect physical needs (35) C. Evangelism recognizes spiritual state (36) D. Evangelism is motivated by compassion (36) II. Jesus Mandates Evangelism (37-38) A. More ready to receive Christ than we think (37) B. Jesus wants disciples involved in evangelism (38) C. The urgency in the harvest of souls |