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Ever wonder?
Ever wonder if you are alone? If someone out there somewhere is watching over you? If you died right now, do you know if there is a heaven... or a hell? Which would you go to? Who is God? And why do you have to believe in the "man upstairs"?
As a christian myself, I am here to tell you that there is a God, and he loves you no matter what it is that you have done. How do you know this? He sent his only son, Jesus, to die for you. So wait.. this dude like died for me? Yes, Jesus is not just some happy-go-lucky guy, he is God incarnate, God with us, and he submitted himself to torture and to die on a tree so that by his blood we are saved and cleansed. Walking with Jesus and becoming a Christian isn't just going to church, reading your bible, and going "through the motions" like today's Christianity is taught. Its not about being perfect, and giving up the things you love, its about a RELATIONSHIP with God, and knowing what Jesus did for you. Being a Christian is not a burden, it is suppose to set you free, free from sin's grip. Does this mean you life will be perfect? No, it does not, but what it means, is God will be there to help you though ALL circumstances. You will NEVER be alone, lonely, or forgotten. God knows you from the time before you were born till now.
So, how do i know what you just said is true? Well, I can tell you from experience! I feel God's presence in everything I do, I look back on my life, and I see how everything pieces together in a perfect puzzle, nothing haphazard, luck or chance. I was once lonely, felt abandoned, went through several divorces with my parents, i was a liar, i was bitter, and afraid! you name it! But God has pulled me out of that, he has opened my mind and my heart! I now have a great relationship, a great job, and well, everything I could ever ask for. However, this road was not an easy one. It was a struggle, but everything worked out so well it was not a coincidence, chance or luck. It was the perfect heavenly father working in my life, closing paths that I wanted to go down, but would be destructive. And opening the ones I didn't think were where "I" wanted to go, but ended up being a path that I needed to go more than I thought.
As a christian myself, I am here to tell you that there is a God, and he loves you no matter what it is that you have done. How do you know this? He sent his only son, Jesus, to die for you. So wait.. this dude like died for me? Yes, Jesus is not just some happy-go-lucky guy, he is God incarnate, God with us, and he submitted himself to torture and to die on a tree so that by his blood we are saved and cleansed. Walking with Jesus and becoming a Christian isn't just going to church, reading your bible, and going "through the motions" like today's Christianity is taught. Its not about being perfect, and giving up the things you love, its about a RELATIONSHIP with God, and knowing what Jesus did for you. Being a Christian is not a burden, it is suppose to set you free, free from sin's grip. Does this mean you life will be perfect? No, it does not, but what it means, is God will be there to help you though ALL circumstances. You will NEVER be alone, lonely, or forgotten. God knows you from the time before you were born till now.
So, how do i know what you just said is true? Well, I can tell you from experience! I feel God's presence in everything I do, I look back on my life, and I see how everything pieces together in a perfect puzzle, nothing haphazard, luck or chance. I was once lonely, felt abandoned, went through several divorces with my parents, i was a liar, i was bitter, and afraid! you name it! But God has pulled me out of that, he has opened my mind and my heart! I now have a great relationship, a great job, and well, everything I could ever ask for. However, this road was not an easy one. It was a struggle, but everything worked out so well it was not a coincidence, chance or luck. It was the perfect heavenly father working in my life, closing paths that I wanted to go down, but would be destructive. And opening the ones I didn't think were where "I" wanted to go, but ended up being a path that I needed to go more than I thought.
God's Love
"God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life." John 3:16
God's Plan
"Now this is eternal life: that they may know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent" John 17:3
Man is...
MAN IS SINFUL
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
-This applies to even Christians! Christians are not perfect! even we sin, just because you are a "christian" does not mean you have to now be perfect!
MAN IS SEPARATED
"The wages of sin is death..." (spiritual separation from God) Romans 6:23a
Jesus Christ is God's ONLY provision for man's sin.
Through Him alone we can know God personally and experience God's love.
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
-This applies to even Christians! Christians are not perfect! even we sin, just because you are a "christian" does not mean you have to now be perfect!
MAN IS SEPARATED
"The wages of sin is death..." (spiritual separation from God) Romans 6:23a
Jesus Christ is God's ONLY provision for man's sin.
Through Him alone we can know God personally and experience God's love.
Jesus is...
HE DIED IN OUR PLACE
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD
"Christ died for our sins... He was buried... He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures... He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred..."
1 Corinthians 15:3-6
HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." John 14:6
We must individually RECEIVE Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know God personally and experience His love.
"God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD
"Christ died for our sins... He was buried... He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures... He appeared to Peter, then to the twelve. After that He appeared to more than five hundred..."
1 Corinthians 15:3-6
HE IS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD
"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father, but through Me." John 14:6
We must individually RECEIVE Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; then we can know God personally and experience His love.
Receiving Christ
WE MUST RECEIVE CHRIST
"As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." John 1:12
WE RECEIVE CHRIST THROUGH FAITH
"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast." Ephesians 2:8,9
WHEN WE RECEIVE CHRIST,
WE EXPERIENCE A NEW BIRTH
Read John 3:1-8
WE RECEIVE CHRIST BY PERSONAL INVITATION
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him." Revelation 3:20
"As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name." John 1:12
WE RECEIVE CHRIST THROUGH FAITH
"By grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast." Ephesians 2:8,9
WHEN WE RECEIVE CHRIST,
WE EXPERIENCE A NEW BIRTH
Read John 3:1-8
WE RECEIVE CHRIST BY PERSONAL INVITATION
"Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him." Revelation 3:20
Listen to God's Word.
Interested? Before you decide, take some time and and listen to the following messages. These are not your typical boring speeches, these are sermons filled with God's word.
First Baptist Dallas - website
Why Jesus? Ravi Zacharias, Pulpit Guest
Listen HERE
This Man Jesus. Dr. Robert Jeffress, Easter Message
Listen HERE
Hating Religion and Loving Jesus
Series: Colossians: Growing Strong in Christ
Listen HERE
Want to listen to more??
Check out Dr. Robert Jeffress head pastor at First Baptist Dallas HERE
First Baptist Dallas - website
Why Jesus? Ravi Zacharias, Pulpit Guest
Listen HERE
This Man Jesus. Dr. Robert Jeffress, Easter Message
Listen HERE
Hating Religion and Loving Jesus
Series: Colossians: Growing Strong in Christ
Listen HERE
Want to listen to more??
Check out Dr. Robert Jeffress head pastor at First Baptist Dallas HERE
Accepting Christ
Accepting Christ, is not a religion, its a relationship. This is not a "ticket to get out of hell" true, when you accept Christ, you will be in heaven, and NOTHING can separate you from the Heavenly Father. BUT it is a relationship, it is a walk, it is a new life in the living word.
If you feel that burning in your heart, and you feel like God is speaking and leading you to accept his graciousness, his healing, his ultimate offer, its quite simple to do, and you can do it now!
If you feel that burning in your heart, and you feel like God is speaking and leading you to accept his graciousness, his healing, his ultimate offer, its quite simple to do, and you can do it now!
Prayer of Salvation
Dear God in heaven, I come to you in the name of Jesus. I acknowledge to You that I am a sinner, and I am sorry for my sins and the life that I have lived; I need your forgiveness.
I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin.
You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.
Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved.
Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself.
Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life.
Amen.
I believe that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross at Calvary and died for my sins, and I am now willing to turn from my sin.
You said in Your Holy Word, Romans 10:9 that if we confess the Lord our God and believe in our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, we shall be saved.
Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my soul. With my heart, I believe that God raised Jesus from the dead. This very moment I accept Jesus Christ as my own personal Savior and according to His Word, right now I am saved.
Thank you Jesus for your unlimited grace which has saved me from my sins. I thank you Jesus that your grace never leads to license, but rather it always leads to repentance. Therefore Lord Jesus transform my life so that I may bring glory and honor to you alone and not to myself.
Thank you Jesus for dying for me and giving me eternal life.
Amen.
Now What?
If you prayed that prayer, and meant it, its quite simple now what you need to do. Find a local church. Dont be afraid to go in, you will find that churches are willing and happy to accept, and help new Christians. When you go, tell them that you just accepted Christ, and that you are looking for a place to learn more about him. You will be amazed at how well they will accept you! My church has an online ministry if you dont have any churches near you, we would be happy to have you e-mail us with any questions. We also have live broadcasts of the sermons, and other neat things to help you grow!
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Path Way To Victory - HERE
Contact the Church - HERE
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