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Scripture: Mark 16:15 Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Subject: The Message of Salvation is still relevant

When we think of the encouraging messages we have delivered over time and all of the accolades we have received, and if, for a moment, we could think about the platforms we have partake in and all the significant events we have been privy to attend, When we think of the significant huhHA moments, of our journeys as Leaders, we can’t help but to give God praise, for his blessings.

Sometimes, I’m sure, we have to sit down and take a moment to digest where God has carried us from and where He has established us on today. Remembering all of the prophetic words, that has manifested in our lives, lets us know that God has always been there and we are truly blessed. I mean, We can feel special, and appreciated and even accomplished in the Kingdom of God. Hallelujah!

But, in the mist of all, in the mist of all of our accolades, and elevations and speaking engagements and in all of the knowledge we have obtained to deepen our study as Christian Leaders.

In the mist of it all, I want to remind us, that it is still vital to go out and preach and teach the message of salvation. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten son, whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

Saints, it’s critical, that this message of Salvation remains at the forefront and #1 on the agenda. We have to preach Salvation on purpose, being intentional to persuade, not just the saved because they are already in the building, and they can keep attending church, and be consistent with their giving, but we are to persuade those who are outside of the building, those who are not quick to give, those not interested in our cash apps, those who are weary of the church, those who are spiritually deaf, and spiritually dead, those rough and rugged around the edges, those who don’t have knowledge and understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I truly believe, God is calling us, as the church, to step our game up. Just doing the altar call at the end of a sermon is not enough. Just sitting back waiting on the Evangelist teams to do all the work is not enough. We have to work corporately and individually. We have to go deeper and expand wider. This is the time to strategize to draw them in.

People are hurting, they are broken, busted and disgusted, They have exhausted their ability to reason, they don’t know where to go or who to turn to. They have given up on life. They have no Hope. They have reached the lowest points in their lives, So what better time, to draw them in, than during this season of pandemic trials and tribulations. (Glory to God)

We have to be like the servant in the book of Luke Chapter 14 verse 23, who was instructed by his master to “…Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel (the people) them to come in, that my house may be filled.”

Mark 16:15 (NLT) Go into all the world, and preach the Good News to everyone, everywhere.

Saints, Everyone isn’t in our churches, everyone isn’t on zoom, everyone isn’t on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, Everyone isn’t attending a conference.

There are some people we must reach that are in places we haven’t gone before. There’s some people God has assigned to us individually. But in order to know where to go and know what to say to draw them in, we have to take time to ask and then listen to the instructions of the father.

Matthew 7:7 (KJV) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

The question here is, Is there still a desire for the door to be opened?

How motivated are we for God to truly open doors to share the Gospel?

If we are truly operating according to Matthew 6:33, if we are seeking first (striving after) the kingdom of God and all His righteousness. Then I am confident God will reveal to us, when we ask, what it is to be done, and where it is we must go. Hallelujah!

From time to time we must ask ourselves:

“When was the last time we focused on and encouraged the message of salvation?”

“When was the last time we prayed and asked God for Divine Appointments, so we could personally share the Gospel of Jesus Christ?”

Saints we already know, there are benefits when we share the gospel, the more we share the message of Christ, the more people are saved and delivered, the more we share, relationships are built, the more we share, we are strengthened, the more we share, our faith increase, the more we share, our confidence exudes, and the Bolder we become as Leaders in our walk with Christ at every level.

The message of Salvation is still Relevant. It hasn’t gone out of style. It’s still just as powerful as the day we personally accepted Christ in our lives. It doesn’t matter how high we spiritually go. It doesn’t matter what position we hold inside or outside the church. Our status doesn’t give us a pass, it doesn’t release us of the obligation as Christians, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We can’t forget where we came.

Matthew 4:23 “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.”

I am bold enough on tonight to say that the more we share the message of salvation, the more miracles, signs and wonders we will see and experience. We can’t expect, if we are not doing. Hallelujah!

So, What group or individual is waiting on you to personally share the Gospel, so that their lives can be changed?

Who has God placed on your heart to share the Gospel, and you have procrastinated in fulfilling that assignment?

Matthew 28:19 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost”

This is The Great Commission given.

At every stage and season of our development in Christ. As we elevate, we must remain cognizant, we must stay in tuned with our purpose in Christ, we must focus on the lost and strategize to draw the lost in, this is so they can be afforded the opportunity, to receive the free gift of eternal life and then live the benefits of their salvation.

We have to let the people know, “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)

We have to let them know that when they receive Christ in their lives, they have someone they can cast all their cares upon (1 Peter 5:7).

We have to let them know when they seek the Lord he will deliver them from all of their fears (Psalm 34:4).

We have to let the people know what’s available to them when they accept Jesus Christ as Lord over their lives. And we have to be excited about it!

Some of the heavy weight people are carrying can be lifted if they could hear the message of salvation. How powerful is that?

“The message of Salvation is still relevant”. It deserves a powerpoint. It still deserves a platform. Salvation is still the key to success in life. Salvation still works. It still saves. Its still setting people free from bondage. Hallelujah!

If we are to be good fishermen of men, then we can’t be selfish with our bait. We have to share our bait as often as we can. And what is our bait? Our bait is the message of Christ. We mustn’t forget how we became apart of the Kingdom of God.

Let me say this;

Before we had any degrees or certifications behind our names, before we participated in a conference, or stood on a platform, before we understood revelation, tongues and the Holy Ghost, before we really understood the prophetic and spiritual warfare, before we became profound with tons of books in our biblical library, before we purchased logos, before we grasped the knowledge of intercession be a part of intercession, All we had to share was the message of salvation. And we were so excited we couldn’t wait to tell someone else. Its because someone took time to introduce us, to the free gift of Eternal Life and this is what we have to do for others.

The message of Salvation is still relevant. The Great Commission still matters. Let’s stay focused. Hallelujah! Thank you Jesus