NOW THAT OUR MEETING IS

OVER…

God was worshipped•John 4:23-24• We prayed, sang and studied

God’s word• We were NOT entertained!

Our Meeting is Over

God Word preached• The gospel delivered•Rom. 1:16, Heb. 4:12, 1 Cor. 1:18, cf. 1 Thess. 2:13

• The world STILL needs the gospel!

Our Meeting is Over

God Word preached• The simple message

preached•1 Cor. 2:1-5• The world wants “relevant”

preaching! God’s word calls for repentance.

Our Meeting is Over

God Word preached• A different perspective•1 Cor. 3:6• Same message, different

delivery.• Consider four gospels!

Our Meeting is Over

The community heard• The great commission still

applies – Matt. 28:18-20, Mk. 16:15-16•1 Thess. 1:8• Reception not our

responsibility. Creating opportunities is!

Our Meeting is Over

We were edified• We have control over this!•1 Cor. 14:12, 15, 26, Ac. 20:32

• If our attitude was right, we were built up!

Our Meeting is Over

We sacrificed•Rom. 12:1-2, Heb. 13:15• When we give of ourselves to

God, it is a sacrifice.• God knows!• To all who were here, THANK

YOU!

Our Meeting is Over

Was Satan at work?• He seeks to make our efforts

fail •1 Thess. 2:18, 1 Pet. 5:8, 2 Cor. 2:11

• Were there stumbling blocks?

Our Meeting is Over

Was Satan at work?• Did he keep us from praying?• Could we have attended

more?• Did we invite our friends and

neighbors?• Was our attitude right?

Our Meeting is Over

Was Satan at work?• IF we allowed Satan to hinder

us…REPENT!•2 Cor. 7:10-11

Our Meeting is Over

What now?• We had visitors – follow up!• Consider the lessons and

make application – Jas. 1:21-25

• Continue to pray• Look for ways to share the

message

Our Meeting is Over

Was this meeting successful in

YOUR life?