BACK LIDINGBACK LIDINGss1. The Problem 2. Who is a backslider ? 3. Why do people backslide ? 4. The Way Home for a backslider

BACK LIDINGBACK LIDINGss

Luke 15Luke 15

Three ParablesThree Parables How people are LostHow people are Lost

Lost Sheep – wandered awayLost Sheep – wandered away

Lost Coin – carelessnessLost Coin – carelessness

Lost Son - Prodigal - willinglyLost Son - Prodigal - willingly

I. What Others can do to help The Backslider Return

“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” Gal. 6:1Gal. 6:1

And the Lord said, "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 "But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” Luke 22:31-32

Gal. 6:1 Go in a spirit of Humility Make sure your life is right Speak to them about their soul

Not fully converted = Teach them

Offended = Who or What

Lost Faith = Christian Evidences

Worldly Pleasures = 1Jn. 2:15-17

Christians failed = Responsibility

Weak = Influenced by good

I. What Others can do to help The Backslider Return

19. Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. James 5:19-20

II. What Must the BacksliderDo to Come Home ?

Luke 151. He came to Himself

2. He said “I will arise”

3. He said “I will go”

4. He said “I will say”His TripHome

Prodigal

Cleansed 1 Jn. 1:9

Forgiven

Pray – Acts 8:22

Repent of sins – Acts 8:22

Confess sins – 1 Jn.1:9

III. Oh, Prodigal Return

6. Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Isa. 55:6-7Isa. 55:6-7

III. Oh, Prodigal Return

Are You a Backslider ?Are You a Backslider ?Failed to GrowFailed to GrowGone back into old lifeGone back into old life

Wrath of God is upon you Wrath of God is upon you

2 Pet. 1:92 Pet. 1:9

“But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.”

Sermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ

515 Gibbs Road

Evans, Ga. 30809

706-855-1249

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www.evansgachurchofchrist.orgwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org

Sunday Morning Dec. 9, 2007