1. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin

2. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Some think the gospel meeting it too old fashioned The seed will produce

3. “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. “Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. “But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the

4. word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. “But word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. “Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. “But

5. the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. New King James Version Luke 8:11-15 the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. New King James Version Luke 8:11-15

6. “For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth;

7. It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. New King James Version Isaiah 55:10-11 It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. New King James Version Isaiah 55:10-11

8. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Some think the gospel meeting it too old fashioned The seed will produce It is a booster for the congregation Good will be done

9. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Why Have A Meeting? 1.The importance of soul winning

10. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. New King James Version Proverbs 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. New King James Version Proverbs 11:30

11. “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. New King James Version Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen. New King James Version Matthew 28:19-20

12. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Why Have A Meeting? The importance of soul winning Every few seconds a lost person dies Another way of accomplishing our mission

13. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Why Have A Meeting? People outside the church are lost

14. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, New King James Version Romans 3:23 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” New King James Version Acts 4:12 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, New King James Version Romans 3:23 “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” New King James Version Acts 4:12

15. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Why Have A Meeting? People outside the church are lost The gospel is God’s power to save

16. For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. New King James Version Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. New King James Version Romans 1:16

17. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin Why Have A Meeting? People outside the church are lost The gospel is God’s power to save The fields are white unto harvest

18. “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! New King James Version John 4:35 “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! New King James Version John 4:35

19. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin What Can I Do? Advertise the meeting

20. One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). New King James Version John 1:40-41 One of the two who heard John speak, and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother. He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated, the Christ). New King James Version John 1:40-41

21. And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends. New King James Version Acts 10:24 And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends. New King James Version Acts 10:24

22. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin What Can I Do? Advertise the meeting Attend each service

23. “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. New King James Version Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. New King James Version Matthew 6:33

24. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin What Can I Do? Advertise the meeting Attend each service Pray for the meeting

25. Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. New King James Version Romans 10:1 The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. New King James Version James 5:16 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved. New King James Version Romans 10:1 The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. New King James Version James 5:16

26. Gospel Meeting May 8 th – 11 th Faires Austin What Can I Do? Advertise the meeting Attend each service Pray for the meeting Call on visitors Participate

27. “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” New King James Version John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth.” New King James Version John 4:24