1. A Convenient Faith Acts 24:24-27

2. 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

3. Acts 24:24-27 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

4. Acts 24:24-27 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

5. Acts 24:24-27 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

6. Acts 24:24-27 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.

7. Acts 24:24-27 24 But after certain days, Felix came with Drusilla, his wife, who was a Jewess, and sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ Jesus. 25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, Go thy way for this time; and when I have a convenient season, I will call thee unto me. 26 He hoped withal that money would be given him of Paul: wherefore also he sent for him the oftener, and communed with him. 27 But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds. Felix Wanted: A Convenient Time for a Convenient Faith

8. Ease and Convenience Go with Condemnation Amos 6:1Woe to those at ease in Zion Amos 6:1Woe to those at ease in Zion Zeph. 1:12Settled in complacency Zeph. 1:12Settled in complacency Ultimately led to captivity of Jew Judges 5:23Meroz refused to fight Judges 5:23Meroz refused to fight Jer. 48:10Curse on negligent worker Jer. 48:10Curse on negligent worker Cannot leave the work for others to do Malachi 1:8Some offer the convenient Malachi 1:8Some offer the convenient Prov. 22:13Some offer excuses Prov. 22:13Some offer excuses

9. Seekers of Convenience  Genesis 19:15-20Sought a near place Lot’s wife died from desire for the near placeLot’s wife died from desire for the near place Lot’s daughters needed more distance from evilLot’s daughters needed more distance from evil  1 Kings 12:25Convenient religion Jereboam said it was too far to go to JerusalemJereboam said it was too far to go to Jerusalem Offered a convenient, but unauthorized religionOffered a convenient, but unauthorized religion

10. Seekers of Convenience  Matthew 25:1-13No preparation Foolish came as they were without preparationsFoolish came as they were without preparations Wise made extra provision to have enough oilWise made extra provision to have enough oil  Matthew 25:14-30Buried talent One talent man: “I knew you to be a hard man”One talent man: “I knew you to be a hard man” Did nothing & was condemnedDid nothing & was condemned

11. Seekers of Conviction  “I must go on my way” (Luke 13:33) Necessary to be pleasing to GodNecessary to be pleasing to God Necessary for the salvation of mankindNecessary for the salvation of mankind  “As much as in me is” (Rom. 1:15) Necessary in teaching truth as Paul did (15:20)Necessary in teaching truth as Paul did (15:20) Necessary in achieving proper peace (12:18)Necessary in achieving proper peace (12:18) Necessary in developing godly characterNecessary in developing godly character Necessary in learning truthNecessary in learning truth Necessary in upholding truth & righteousnessNecessary in upholding truth & righteousness

12. Seekers of Conviction  Must first count the cost (Lk. 9:59; 14:26)  Must take the road less traveled (Matt. 7:13)  Must build on the rock (Luke 6:48)  Must see self as a sacrifice (Rom. 12:1-2)

13. What Will You Give The Lord? A Convenient Faith A Convicted Faith (Heb. 11:1) OR