What Is A Gospel Meeting? Acts 10:23-33 1. A Successful Gospel Meeting Why Are We Having A Gospel Meeting? –The church is “the pillar and ground of the

What Is A Gospel Meeting?What Is A Gospel Meeting?

Acts 10:23-33Acts 10:23-33

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A Successful Gospel MeetingA Successful Gospel Meeting

Why Are We Having A Gospel MeetingWhy Are We Having A Gospel Meeting??

– The church is The church is “the pillar and ground of the “the pillar and ground of the

truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15truth.” 1 Timothy 3:15

– We are to We are to “speak the truth in love.”“speak the truth in love.”

Ephesians 4:15Ephesians 4:15

– ““Go make disciples …” Matthew 28:19Go make disciples …” Matthew 28:19

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Some question the effectiveness of meetingsSome question the effectiveness of meetings..

– Reflection on the power of the gospel Reflection on the power of the gospel

(Romans 1:16; 2 Corinthians 10:4)(Romans 1:16; 2 Corinthians 10:4)

– People still respond (1 Corinthians 3:6-7)People still respond (1 Corinthians 3:6-7)

– One of several means used to reach the lost One of several means used to reach the lost

(Bible Correspondence Course, Home Study, (Bible Correspondence Course, Home Study,

Radio, Tracts, etc.)Radio, Tracts, etc.)

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Church Must Realize Its ResponsibilityChurch Must Realize Its Responsibility..

– To its members. Ephesians 4:16To its members. Ephesians 4:16

– Invite the lost, follow-up & encourage.Invite the lost, follow-up & encourage.

cf. Matthew 11:28; 9:36ffcf. Matthew 11:28; 9:36ff

– Emphasize Bible preaching. Jonah 3:1; Emphasize Bible preaching. Jonah 3:1;

cf. Matthew 12:41cf. Matthew 12:41

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Each member do his/her partEach member do his/her part..Pray fervently. James 5:16; 1 Peter 3:12Pray fervently. James 5:16; 1 Peter 3:12

Attend every service. Hebrews 10:24Attend every service. Hebrews 10:24““Thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be Thou shalt be missed, because thy seat will be empty.” 1 Samuel 20:18empty.” 1 Samuel 20:18

Arrive early! Arrive early! cf. Acts 10:33 “Now therefore we cf. Acts 10:33 “Now therefore we are all here present …” Cornelius was are all here present …” Cornelius was waiting for Peter. cf. verse. 24waiting for Peter. cf. verse. 24


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Each member do his/her partEach member do his/her part..Invite the lost, follow-up, & encourage.Invite the lost, follow-up, & encourage.

Cornelius had invited kinsmen and near Cornelius had invited kinsmen and near friends. Acts 10:24friends. Acts 10:24

Andrew invited his brother, Simon. John 1:41-Andrew invited his brother, Simon. John 1:41-4242

Samaritan woman invited the people of the Samaritan woman invited the people of the city. John 4:29city. John 4:29


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Each member do his/her partEach member do his/her part. . • Show hospitality. Romans 12:13; cf. James 2:1ff Show hospitality. Romans 12:13; cf. James 2:1ff • ““We never get a second chance to make a good We never get a second chance to make a good

first impression.”first impression.”


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Each member do his/her partEach member do his/her part..

Sing fervently. 1 Corinthians 14:15; Sing fervently. 1 Corinthians 14:15; Ephesians 5:19; Hebrews 13:15Ephesians 5:19; Hebrews 13:15

Listen carefully. Luke 8:18; cf. Mark 4:24; Listen carefully. Luke 8:18; cf. Mark 4:24; Acts 17:11Acts 17:11


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Gospel Message – Redemption / Gospel Message – Redemption / SalvationSalvation– Power unto salvation Power unto salvation (Romans 1:16-17)(Romans 1:16-17)

– How we are saved How we are saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)(1 Corinthians 15:1-4)

– Peter’s sermon – salvation from sin Peter’s sermon – salvation from sin (Acts (Acts 2) 2) “Hear these words …”“Hear these words …”

– Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill – salvation Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill – salvation (Acts 17:22-31)(Acts 17:22-31)


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Gospel Message – Redemption / Gospel Message – Redemption / SalvationSalvation– Peter’s sermon to Gentiles Peter’s sermon to Gentiles (Acts 10:34-48)(Acts 10:34-48)

– Paul’s Sermon in Antioch on 1Paul’s Sermon in Antioch on 1stst Journey Journey (Acts 13:16-41) (Acts 13:16-41) “Hearken …”“Hearken …”

– Paul’s parting Miletus. (Acts 20:32)Paul’s parting Miletus. (Acts 20:32)


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View the world as lost in sinView the world as lost in sin. Ephesians . Ephesians 2:1-2, 122:1-2, 12– All men are sinners All men are sinners (Romans 3:9, 23)(Romans 3:9, 23)

– Sin separates from God Sin separates from God ((Isaiah 59:1-2)Isaiah 59:1-2)– If die in sin – hell. If die in sin – hell. (Romans 6:23;(Romans 6:23;

2 Thessalonians 1:7-9)2 Thessalonians 1:7-9)– Reason Jesus came to earth Reason Jesus came to earth (Luke 19:10)(Luke 19:10)

Anyone who has not obeyed the gospel is lost in sin!


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World is lost in sinWorld is lost in sin How we view people of the worldHow we view people of the world

– Good peopleGood people

– Believe different than we doBelieve different than we do– Focus on friendship, likeable, good moral Focus on friendship, likeable, good moral

qualitiesqualities– Little or no attention to the fact – they are LOST!Little or no attention to the fact – they are LOST!

May be because our focus is on the here and now!


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Preparation (Colossians 3:23-24)Preparation (Colossians 3:23-24)

What have What have II done? done?

• Pure life, good example in communityPure life, good example in community

• Invite, challenge, try and stir upInvite, challenge, try and stir up

Exhort other members (Hebrews 3:13)Exhort other members (Hebrews 3:13)

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Attendance numbers during the Gospel Attendance numbers during the Gospel Meeting (Fall 2014):Meeting (Fall 2014):

AM Class AM Class <didn’t count this one><didn’t count this one>AM AM 7878PM PM 5454Monday Monday 5050Tuesday Tuesday 3636Wednesday Wednesday 4646Thursday Thursday 3939Friday Friday 50 (14 of which were visitors)50 (14 of which were visitors)

Speaker: Nick Greeman

Lessons Include:

Sunday 9:45am … (Class) Basic Bible Authority

Sunday 10:45am … Authority of the Old and New Testaments

Sunday 5:00pm … The Authority of Christ

Monday 7:00pm … Authorized Order

Tuesday 7:00pm … Authority of the Apostles

Wednesday 7:00pm … Authority of Elders and Preachers

Thursday 7:00pm … Authority of Husbands/Home

Friday 7:00pm …The Authority Paradox

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Starts June 7


EffectivenessEffectiveness

ResponsibilityResponsibility

PrayPray

AttendAttend

InviteInvite

HospitalityHospitality

ParticipateParticipate

PreparePrepare

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What Is A Gospel Meeting? Acts 10:23-33 1. A Successful Gospel Meeting Why Are We Having A Gospel Meeting? –The church is “the pillar and ground of the