2. The Messenger of God
Acts 8:26-40
March 19, 2017

3. The Messenger of God.
Is Obedient.

4. Philip was Obedient
Notice: Acts 8:26-27 – Go toward the south Acts 8:29-30 – Go near the chariot What did Philip do with each request?

5. Obedience…
Is a demonstration of our love (John 14:15). Is a demonstration of our faith (James 2:18). Will be rewarded (Matthew 7:21).

6. Is Obedient. Sees the Value in a Soul.
The Messenger of God.
Is Obedient. Sees the Value in a Soul.

7. What is the Value of a Soul
Philip gave much to teach just ONE man. The value can be seen by the Price Paid.

8. The Value of a Soul
More than Silver and Gold (1 Peter 1:18-19). Worth a great price (1 Corinthians 6:20). Christ paid the price (Titus 2:14).

9. If you see the value of a soul, then…
What are we to do when we see this value? Matthew 28:19-20 Mark 16:16

10. Is Obedient. Sees the Value in a Soul. Makes Sacrifices.
The Messenger of God.
Is Obedient. Sees the Value in a Soul. Makes Sacrifices.

11. Philip made sacrifices.
He left his home in Jerusalem to go to Samaria. He left Samaria to go to the desert road. He left the security of the city for the dangers of beasts and robbers. EVANGELISM COSTS!

12. The Messenger of God.
Is Obedient. Sees the Value in a Soul. Makes Sacrifices. Knows the Scriptures

13. Philip Knew the Scriptures
He began at the SAME scripture (Acts 8:35). Jesus said about the Sadducees (Matthew 22:29).

14. Survey of Students in “Bible Colleges”
54% could NOT list the Plan of Salvation. 33% could NOT names the books of Jesus’ life. 61% had NOT read the Bible cover to cover.

15. Know the Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:15 Hosea 4:6
Messengers of God
Know the Scriptures: 1 Peter 3:15 Hosea 4:6

16. The Messenger of God.
Is Obedient. Sees the Value in a Soul. Makes Sacrifices. Knows the Scriptures. Preaches Jesus.

17. Philip Preached Jesus
Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.

18. Why Preach Jesus?
Natural or Logical Result: Philip was obedient, therefore he preached Jesus. Philip saw value in souls, therefore he preached Jesus. Philip made sacrifices for the Lord, therefore he preached Jesus. Philip knew the scriptures, therefore he preached Jesus

19. John 16:6 Acts 4:12 2 Corinthians 5:11
Why Preach Jesus?
John 16:6 Acts 4:12 2 Corinthians 5:11

20. I Pray the Christians at Belle…
Are Obedient. See the Value in a Soul. Make Sacrifices. Know the Scriptures. Preaches Jesus.

21. Five Keys to Successful Evangelism
Live in Obedient. See the value in souls. Make sacrifices. Know the scriptures. Preach Jesus.

22. Five Keys to Successful Evangelism
The whole task of the whole church is to take the whole gospel to the whole world.

23. Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Invitation
Christians
Repent - Acts 8:22, Revelation 2:5
Confess - James 5:16, 1 John 1:9
Pray - Acts 8:24, James 5:16

24. Invitation Non - Christians Hear – Romans 10:17, Acts 18:8,
Believe – Romans. 10:9-10, Hebrews 11:6
Repent – Luke 13:3,5 Acts 17:30
Confess – Acts 8:37, Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized – Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-5
Be Faithful – Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:35