Matthew 9:35-38 (ESV) 35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Matthew 9:35-38 (ESV)  37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Heart for the Harvest “Catching His Passion”

Main Idea God desires deeply that His people would catch His passion for the lost

Outline I. Passion for the Lost - God's heart beats for the Lost II. Passion for the Lost - the "Want to" proceeds the "How to" III. Passion for the Lost - Taking Steps of Faith

I. Passion for the Lost - God's heart beats for the Lost Luke 19:10 (ESV) - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost

I. Passion for the Lost - God's heart beats for the Lost APPLICATION: Spend time really invested in getting to know God’s heart for the lost.

II. Passion for the Lost - the "Want to" proceeds the "How to" Matthew 9:36 - When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

II. Passion for the Lost - the "Want to" proceeds the "How to" APPLICATION: Pray that God would expand your heart to truly love people. Try to listen/learn/hear people’s stories and allow God’s compassion to fill your heart.

III. Passion for the Lost - Taking Steps of Faith Romans 1:17 -

III. Passion for the Lost - Taking Steps of Faith APPLICATION: Each day ask this question, “LORD, show me an opportunity to be used to serve your Kingdom?”, then ask God for the strength to be bold to follow God in taking up that opportunity.