Scripture Reading: Luke 14:15-24

A Gospel Meeting

Intro.

1. 1^st century: Souls were saved by gospel preaching – 1 Cor. 1:21; Mk. 16:15-16; Rom. 1:15-16; Acts 8:4.

2. An example of gospel preaching: Acts 19:8-10 (the proper purpose of any gathering where the gospel is preached)…

a. Went to the synagogue – A gathering of people.

b. Spoke boldly (Acts 4:29, 31; 2 Cor. 3:12, needful teaching, Ac 20:20).

c. Reasoning & persuading – Dialog (thought-provoking exchange) & convincing (to win over) – (Acts 17:2-3).

d. Concerning the kingdom of God (19:10: The word of the Lord Jesus; the gospel of God).

3. Good for us to refresh our thinking as our meeting approaches.

Assembling ourselves together (Heb. 10:25)

-Gladly receive & continue steadfastly in the word – Acts 2:41-42, 46

-Stir up love & good works as we the hear gospel & worship God – Phil. 4:8; Col. 3:16

Gathering to hear God’s word (Acts 10:33)

-Not man’s wisdom & tradition – 1 Cor. 2:1-4

-Whole counsel of God – Acts 20:27 (1 Ths. 2:13)

Opportunity to grow in Christ (1 Pet. 2:1-2)

-In grace & knowledge – 2 Pet. 3:17-18

-Abound in correct knowledge & all perception –Phil. 1:9-10 (Col. 1:9)

Saving power of the gospel (Rom. 1:16)

-Teach the lost of Jesus – Acts 11:19-21, 26

-The gospel will be on display – 1 Ths. 2:2-6 (motives & content)

-Crucified Christ will be clearly portrayed (displayed) – Gal. 3:1

-To cause faith & obtain eternal life in His name – Jno. 20:30-31

Preaching the word (2 Tim. 4:2)

-Not to satisfy the cravings of men (2 Tim. 4:3)

-To persuade men – 2 Cor. 5:11 (Acts 19:8)

Edifying the saints with the gospel (Acts 20:32)

-Word of God’s grace builds up & gives us our inheritance

-Come together to be edified – 1 Cor. 14:26

Looking unto Jesus (Heb. 12:1-2)

-Gospel sets Jesus before our eyes – Gal. 3:1

-“We wish to see Jesus” (Jno. 12:21); Serve Him (12:26)

-We see Jesus! (Heb. 2:9)

Minding the things of the Spirit (Rom. 8:5)

-The Spirit convicts the world by the gospel – Jno. 16:8

-Set mind on things above – Col. 3:1-3

Exposing the works of darkness (Eph. 5:11)

-Truth cuts a straight course – 2 Tim. 2:15

-The sword of the Spirit exposes error – Heb. 4:12 (Eph. 4:14-15)

Enduring faith (Heb. 10:36-39)

-Salvation is closer than when we first believed – Rom. 13:11

-Endure to the end & be saved – Matt. 10:22 (2 Tim. 4:8)

Taking time to be holy (1 Pet. 1:13-17)

-Focus our minds – 1 Pet. 1:13

-Focus our obedience – 1 Pet. 1:14

-Focus our lives (not conforming to sin, but fearing God) – 1 Pet. 1:17

Interceding in prayer (1 Tim. 2:1)

-Pray for all the saints with watchful perseverance – Eph. 6:18 (Jas. 5:16)

-Pray for our enemies – Matt. 5:44

Now is the day of salvation (2 Cor. 6:2)

-Present the urgency of obeying God now & always – Jas. 4:13-17

-There is/will be nothing more important – Acts 26:28-29

Go and teach all nations (Matt. 28:19)

-Call together (invite) our relatives & friends – Acts 10:24

-Prepare to hear all the things commanded by God – Acts 10:33

-Come & be filled with life – Rev. 22:17 (Isa. 55:1)

Conclusion

1. Kingdom of God: All things are ready, come to the feast. (Lk. 14:15-17)

2. Gospel meeting: Are you ready? Will you come to the feast? (Lk. 14:18)