FACTS OF LIFE
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FACTS OF LIFE
FACTS OF LIFE
a KINDERGARTEN TEACHER GAVE A CLASS A “SHOW AND
A kindergarten teacher gave her class a “show and tell” assignment of bring something that represent their religion.
The first child got in front of the class and said, “My name is Benjamin and I am Jewish and this is the Star of David.”
The second child got in front of the class and said, “My name is Mary and I am Catholic and this is a Crucifix.”
The third child got up in front of the class and said, “My name is Tommy and I am a Baptist and this is a Casserole.”
There is one fact of life that is true! Baptist love to eat.
Romans 3:10-
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
This morning I want to talk to you about the “Facts Of Life.”
I. Let Us Look At Some Facts
I. Let Us Look At Some Facts
Everyone in this room has an appointment with death!
27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:
2. It is possible - not everyone in this room will go to heaven.
3. But, Everyone in this room can go to heaven.
4. God has the only way to go to heaven.
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
5. This is contrary to the believe of Oprah Winfrey and the Prosperity Gospel.
Oprah Winfrey was quoted saying, “There are many ways to God, Jesus isn’t the Only Way To God.
You can trust to believe a 64 year old TV Show Host, that doesn’t know the Bible, care for the Bible, and hates the Bible.
Or you can read it for yourself in the Bible.
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
d. Jesus said it Himself, The Red Letters in the Bible you know the Most important words.
6. There is a Heaven!
John 14:1-6
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.
5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
7. There is a Hell!
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Luke 16:19-23
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham’s bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
8. God loves everyone in this room
19 There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,
21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man’s table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.
Luke 16:
8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans
9. God will not force anyone to accept His Son!
II. Let’s Look In The Spiritual Mirror.
II. Let’s Look In The Spiritual Mirror.
What do you see?
A person who knows without a shadow of a doubt that they are saved, and going to heaven?
A person who is not sure about eternity?
What are you depending on to get to heaven?
You have to face the facts!
You are either
Saved a true born again Christian on their way to heaven!
Not sure unsaved on their way to hell!
III. What If You Go To Hell, Here’s The Facts
III. What If You Go To Hell, Here’s The Facts
You will never see your Children again!
You will never see your Spouse Again!
You will never see your Parents again!
You will never see your Friends again
Something far worse than that: You will never get to see Jesus Christ!
IV. Is There Anyone In The World Good Enough For Heaven?
IV. Is There Anyone In The World Good Enough For Heaven?
No, “Not One”
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
V. Who Then Can Be Saved?
V. Who Then Can Be Saved?
Anyone Who Believes.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
2. Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
3. He Loves You!
4. He is Perfect!
5. He is Perfect
5. He is Sinless!
6. He died for You and Me!
7. He is the only one qualified to die for You, and Me!
8. This means, Salvation is for Everyone!
VI. There Is A Catch
VI. There Is A Catch
You must realize you are a Sinner!
You must turn loose of your opinions, Your Religion!
You Must Trust Jesus Christ and Him alone for Salvation!
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Do You Know Him?
If You Know Him Are, You Following Him?
