Sermon: "Don't Just Stand There, Say Something"

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This sermon discusses the sin of silence in a world that so desperately needs the gospel.

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Don’t Just Stand There

SAYSOMETHING

“A time to keep silence, And a time to speak”

Eccl. 3:7b

Don’t Just Stand There

SAYSOMETHING

1. Consecration

“Son of man” (Ezekiel 3:10) “I am sending you...” (2:3-4; 3:17)

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2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 1 Peter 2:9

2. Education

“Hear with your ears” (Ezekiel 3:10) Ezekiel 2:9-3:3, 17

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1 Peter 2:2

3. Acceptation

“Receive into your heart” (Ezekiel 3:10) Contrast Ezekiel 3:3 with Ezekiel 3:14.

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Do we really believe what we hear?

4. Preparation

“Hear ... or refuse” (Ezekiel 3:11) “Rebellious nation” – 2:3, 5-8; 3:7-9, 26-27

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Prepare to say something to those who won’t listen.

5. Motivation

“Watchman” (Ezekiel 3:17-21) !

Warn people who are in sin!

Acts 4:17-20

Don’t Just Stand There

SAYSOMETHING

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