The Great Invitation

“Come Unto Me

Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

The destructive nature of

SIN

The destructive nature of

SIN

The destructive nature of

SIN

Matthew 11:25-30 (NKJV) 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, "I thank You,

Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. 26 Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 27 All things have been delivered to Me by My Father, and no one knows the Son except the Father. Nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and the one to whom the Son wills to reveal Him. 28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you

rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for

your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Man in sin is away from God – Isa. 59:1,2; Rom. 3:23; 6:23; Luke 15:11-32; Eph. 2:1,2

Man’s ability to come – Josh. 24:15; Deut. 30:19; Jn 7:17; Acts 17:26,27; Rom. 6:16-18

Man’s greatest need – Prov. 13:15; John 8:24, 32; Luke 13:3,5; Rom. 3:23-26; 6:23; 7:24,25; 2 Cor. 5:20; Rev. 21:7,8

Must learn the truth – Isa. 55:1-7; John 5:24-6:69; 7:37,38; 8:21-36; 14:1-6; Acts 17:11

Must submit to our loving Lord – John 5:22,23; Mt 28:18-20; Luke 6:46-49; Acts 2:36-42; Heb. 5:8,9; 2 Pet. 1:5-10

Will find rest for your SOUL – Mat. 6:19-34; Rom. 8:23-39; 1 Cor. 15:19; Eph. 1:3-13; Heb 4:1-11; 1 Pet. 1:3-9

The way of sin is hard – Prov. 4:19; 13:15; Jer. 2:19; Jam 1:13-15

Removal of sin leaves an easy yoke – John 13:17; 14:21-24; 15:10-14; 1 John 5:1-4

And a light burden – (The Lord’s way is TRULY the

BEST way to live) - 2 Cor. 10:5; Rom. 5:1-4; Phili 4:6-13

Peace in place of anxiety - John 14:27; Phili 4:7

Joy in place of sorrow - John 15:11; 1 Pet 1:8

Love in place of fear - 1 John 4:18; Eph 3:19

Hope in place of doubt - John 11:25; 14:1-6; Heb 11:13; Jam. 2:1-6; Rev 14:13

1. Hear the blessed Savior calling the oppressed, “Oh, ye heavy-laden, come to Me and rest; Come, no longer tarry, I your load will bear, Bring Me every burden, bring Me every care.”

2. Are you disappointed, wand’ring here and there, Dragging chains of doubt and loaded down with care? Do unholy feelings struggle in your breast? Bring your case to Jesus—He will give you rest.

3. Stumbling on the mountains dark with sin and shame, Stumbling toward the pit of hell’s consuming flame; By the pow’rs of sin deluded and oppressed, Hear the tender Shepherd, “Come to Me and rest.”

4. Have you by temptation often conquered been, Has a sense of weakness brought distress within? Christ will sanctify you, if you’ll claim His best; In the Holy Spirit, He will give you rest.

5. Have you cares of business, cares of pressing debt? Cares of social life or cares of hopes unmet? Are you by remorse or sense of guilt depressed? Come right now to Jesus, He will give you rest.

Refrain: Come unto Me, I will give you rest; Take My yoke upon you, hear Me and be blest; I am meek and lowly, come and trust My might; Come, My yoke is easy, and My burden’s light.

“Come Unto Me Believe in Christ -

Repent

Confess

Be baptized

Live for Him who died for you!

“Come Unto Me

Matthew 11:28 (NKJV)

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Charts by Don McClain Prepared September 2-4, 2010 Preached September 5, 2010

West 65th Street church of Christ P.O. Box 190062

Little Rock AR 72219 501-568-1062

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