sermon: "don't just stand there, say something"
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This sermon discusses the sin of silence in a world that so desperately needs the gospel.TRANSCRIPT
Don’t Just Stand There
SAYSOMETHING
“A time to keep silence, And a time to speak”
Eccl. 3:7b
Don’t Just Stand There
SAYSOMETHING
1. Consecration
“Son of man” (Ezekiel 3:10) “I am sending you...” (2:3-4; 3:17)
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2 Thessalonians 2:13-14; 1 Peter 2:9
2. Education
“Hear with your ears” (Ezekiel 3:10) Ezekiel 2:9-3:3, 17
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1 Peter 2:2
3. Acceptation
“Receive into your heart” (Ezekiel 3:10) Contrast Ezekiel 3:3 with Ezekiel 3:14.
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Do we really believe what we hear?
4. Preparation
“Hear ... or refuse” (Ezekiel 3:11) “Rebellious nation” – 2:3, 5-8; 3:7-9, 26-27
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Prepare to say something to those who won’t listen.
5. Motivation
“Watchman” (Ezekiel 3:17-21) !
Warn people who are in sin!
Acts 4:17-20
Don’t Just Stand There
SAYSOMETHING