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3. 12/28/20083Northside church of Christ Am I happy the way that I am as a Christian so far in 2008? Did I grow the way that I was supposed to in 2008? Did I support this congregation enough in 2008? Did I grow spiritually in 2008? Did I attend services faithfully in 2008? Did my family see a good example from me in 2008? If Lord Jesus were to come at this very moment, will He take me to heaven?

4. 12/28/20084Northside church of Christ Saved people are convicted, converted, and consistent. When we speak of united, joyful people they sound like an attractive group, one we’d like to be associated with. Not everyone can be part of that group however. For example, those who...

5. 12/28/20085Northside church of Christ Those Who Do Not Desire It! Hebrews 11:6

6. 12/28/20086Northside church of Christ Heb 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

7. 12/28/20087Northside church of Christ Uncountable brothers have failed to understand my lack of “desire” for some food… 1. We cannot “desire” for others, a....or love, obey, or believe for others - Hebrews 11:6 We are made in God’s image, 1. Independent thinkers with choice 2. Not forced to submit 3. If you love God you will submit to Him…

8. 12/28/20088Northside church of Christ Usually 2 reasons people hold back from choosing right It contradicts what they want to do a. Some don’t want to be told b. God’s word is like a mirror James 1:23-25 Can’t look without making changes…

9. 12/28/20089Northside church of Christ Usually 2 reasons people hold back from choosing right It contradicts what they want to believe a. Have established self as the standard b. Example – I believe in this way and that's it, there is no other way. c. I know what I practice is the truth!

10. 12/28/200810Northside church of Christ Those Who refuse God’s Will! Mark 10:21-22

11. 12/28/200811Northside church of Christ Mark 10:21,22 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.“ 22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

12. 12/28/200812Northside church of Christ A. According to Romans 10:13-15, must hear word/answer call B. Some will hear, desire, and refuse (#1 fallen from grace) 1. Mark 10:21; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 According to Romans 10:13-15, must hear the Word/answer the call For "whoever calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.“ 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!"

13. 12/28/200813Northside church of Christ A. According to Romans 10:13-15, must hear word/answer call B. Some will hear, desire, and refuse (#1 fallen from grace) 1. Mark 10:21; 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10 Some will hear, desire, and refuse 1. Mark 10:21… Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.“ 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10-12…when He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed. 11 Therefore we also pray always for you that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and the work of faith with power,

14. 12/28/200814Northside church of Christ Those Who Hold To Their Sins! Isaiah-59:1-2

15. 12/28/200815Northside church of Christ Isa 59:1,2… Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, That it cannot save; Nor His ear heavy, That it cannot hear. 2 But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.

16. 12/28/200816Northside church of Christ Sin is the separator between God and man 1. Isaiah 59:1-2 2. God has given a way to approach Him, Son / revelation

17. 12/28/200817Northside church of Christ Man turned away and man must return 1. Luke 13:3, come to senses, Luke 15:17 2. Is it worth it?

18. 12/28/200818Northside church of Christ Those Who Trust Their Own Works! Jeremiah 10:23

19. 12/28/200819Northside church of Christ Jeremiah 10:23 O LORD, I know the way of man is not in himself; It is not in man who walks to direct his own steps.

20. 12/28/200820Northside church of Christ “I’m not a bad person,” B. “Well, at least I don’t do what _____ does.” C. Such a one overlooks Ephesians 2:8… For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, D. Cannot save ourselves 1. Jeremiah 10:23; Matthew 7:21… "Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

21. 12/28/200821Northside church of Christ Those Who Are Careless About Their Salvation! Romans 13:11

22. 12/28/200822Northside church of Christ Romans 13:11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

23. 12/28/200823Northside church of Christ One Cannot Be Saved For Another! What Is Your Desire?

24. 12/28/200824Northside church of Christ Procrastination, laziness, negligence, lack of concern and impassionate about salvation equals B. Wasting opportunity C. Exhibiting an evil influence and unaware 1. Hebrews 2:1-3a Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away. 2 For if the word spoken through angels proved steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just reward, 3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,

25. 12/28/200825Northside church of Christ Romans 14:12… So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

26. 12/28/200826Northside church of Christ Salvation is eternally important B. But one cannot be saved for another C. Romans 14:12… So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. - where is your desire?