A Heart For Souls

A Heart For Souls

Matthew 9:32-38

Theme:  For the follower of Christ to develop a heart for the lost souls around them.

Statement of Truth:

It is not the size of the crowd that matters it is the right crowd.

Three Types of Hearts revealed in this Passage:

I.               The condemned heart

·      The fact that this man was demon possessed was the root

·      The fact that this man was mute was the result

o   He could not speak to Christ

o   He could not speak for Christ

II.              The calloused heart

·      Religion without a relationship leaves one condemned

·      As you develop your heart for the Lord you will develop a heart for the Lost 

III.            A compassionate heart

·      Are you filled with compassion?

·      Are you devoted to prayer?

·      Are you co-laboring for Christ?

Sermon Notes: The Devil Desires You

The Devil Desires You

Luke 22:31-34; 61-62

Theme:  For the Follower of Christ to know that Satan cannot possess the Christian, he can oppress him. The Bible teaches that he can defeat, discourage and devour the child of God.  To know there is victory in the redemptive power of God!

Statement of Truth:

The Savior and Satan cannot co-exist in a believer’s life any more than light and darkness can fill the same room. 

I. THE MANIFESTATION OF SATAN’S PLAN.   v.31

        • HIS DESIRE   v31a

        • HIS DESIGN  v31b

II. THE MISTAKE OF SIMON   v33

        • SELF IS SELF-SUFFICIENT

        • SELF IS SELF-STRONG

III. THE MERCY OF THE SAVIOR  v32

        • INTERCESSION v32a

        • INTERVENTION  v32b

        •      INSIGHT  v32c

Statement of Truth:

As a Christian you can fail without your faith failing

CONCLUSION: According to John 18:15, only Peter and one other had the courage to follow Jesus into the courtyard. Peter fell to a temptation which could only have come to a brave man.  Peter was not weak, rather he was a strong man.