SINNERWARD ACTION

Text: Mark 2:15-17

Body:
  I. See others for what they are:
     A. Made in the image of God. Genesis 1:26-27
     B. Offspring of God. Acts 17:28
     C. Our neighbor.
        1. Luke 10:25-37
        2. Matthew 22:38-39
     D. One to whom we are to do good. Galatians 6:10
     E. One for whom Christ died.  Hebrews 2:9
     F. One who has a soul. Matthew 16:26-27
     G. One whom the Lord invites. Matthew 11:28
     H. One whom the Lord will judge:
        1. Matthew 25:31-32
        2. 2 Corinthians 5:10
        3. Hebrews 9:27
     I. God does not want them to perish.
        1. 2 Peter 3:9
        2. John 3:16
     J. Unsaved – Abides in death.
        1. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9
        2. Romans 6:3

 II. See that others are dependent on being taught the
     gospel.
     A. Preaching saves.
        1. 1 Corinthians 1:21
        2. Romans 1:16
     B. John 6:44-45
     C. Romans 10:13-15
     D. Matthew 28:18-20
     E. Acts 8:4
     F. 2 Timothy 2:2

III. Sinnerward Action Involves:
     A. A godly example in living.  First and foremost. 
        Man who let hypocrite interfere.
        1. 2 Corinthians 3:1-2
        2. Matthew 5:13-16
        3. Titus 2:11-16
     B. Pray (by name)
     C. Using good tracts:
        1. Leave them in places for people to find.
        2. Hand them to friends.
        3. Hand them to those with whom we work.
        4. Pass them out on the street corner, shopping
           center, etc.  People pass out election campaign 
           literature.  Surely they can pass out tracts 
           about salvation.  Be ready to answer questions.  
           1 Peter 3:15
     D. Talk about Jesus in a conversation.
     E. Bring people with you to services.  Be specific
        with your invitation.
     F. Show filmstrips in the home.
     G. Conduct own home Bible study or arrange for a study.
     H. Teach a class.
     I. Preach
     J. Build a web site or compile a list of websites for
        people to visit.