🙏 Sunday Service • "Soul Winners" 🙏

🙏 Sunday Service • "Soul Winners" 🙏

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Today we gather to explore a crucial aspect of our Christian calling – the responsibility to be "soul winners." We will delve into the Word of God, using the New King James Version, to understand why this mission is close to God's heart, why Jesus Himself was the ultimate soul winner, and how this calling remains relevant in this late hour.

Scripture #1: Matthew 4:19 (NKJV)
"Then He said to them, 'Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.'"

Commentary: In these words, Jesus issued a clear call to His disciples, promising to transform them into "fishers of men." This signifies a divine transformation, where Christ equips His followers to seek and save the lost.

Scripture #2: Luke 19:10 (NKJV)
"For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost."

Commentary: Jesus' very mission on Earth was to seek and save the lost. He set the example for us as the ultimate soul winner. His heart was filled with compassion for those who were spiritually adrift.

Scripture #3: Proverbs 11:30 (NKJV)
"The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise."

Commentary: The pursuit of souls is a mark of wisdom. It reflects a deep understanding of the eternal significance of leading others to Christ. Such wisdom is the fruit of righteousness.

Scripture #4: Mark 16:15 (NKJV)
"And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.'"

Commentary: The Great Commission is a foundational command for all believers. We are called not only to share the Gospel but to reach every corner of the world, making disciples of all nations.

Scripture #5: 1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)
"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear."

Commentary: As soul winners, we must always be prepared to share the hope we have in Christ. Our readiness to give a defense of our faith is an integral part of leading others to salvation.

Scripture #6: 2 Corinthians 5:20 (NKJV)
"Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ's behalf, be reconciled to God."

Commentary: We are ambassadors representing Christ in this world. God Himself pleads through us to reconcile others to Himself. This highlights the importance of our role in soul winning.

Scripture #7: Romans 10:13-15 (NKJV)
"For 'whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.' How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?"

Commentary: This passage emphasizes the necessity of proclaiming the Gospel. People cannot believe in Christ unless they hear about Him. We are called to be those preachers who bring the message of salvation.

Scripture #8: John 17:14-16 (NKJV)
"I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world."

Commentary: As Christians, we are in the world but not of the world. We are called to be distinct from the values and desires of this world, showing others a different way, the way of Christ.

Scripture #9: James 5:19-20 (NKJV)
"Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins."

Commentary: Our role in soul winning includes helping those who have strayed from the truth to return to God. Such efforts lead to the salvation of souls and the forgiveness of sins.

Scripture #10: Ezekiel 3:18 (NKJV)
"When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand."

This sobering passage reminds us of the responsibility we carry as soul winners. We are accountable for sharing the message of salvation, and failing to do so has eternal consequences.

In conclusion, dear brothers and sisters, soul winning is at the core of our Christian calling. Jesus set the example as the ultimate soul winner, and God's heart longs for His church to continue this mission. We are in the world but not of the world, and our role as ambassadors for Christ is to lead others to salvation, reconciling them to God. May we embrace this divine calling with passion and dedication, understanding that through our efforts, souls are saved, and God's kingdom is expanded for His glory.