SHARING CHRIST WITH OTHERS
Matthew 11:28-30
INTRODUCTION:
Who is this Jesus that we are to share with the world?
I. JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF SINNERS!
A. Jesus came to seek and to save the lost! Luke 19:10
B. There are two classes of people in the world.
C. Jesus was friends with the sinners.
D. Jesus came to save sinners.
II. JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF THE HEATHEN!
A. The heathen are lumped into one group called “the world.” John 3:16
B. It goes beyond those in foreign countries.
C. We are to “share what great things God has done.” Mark 5:19-20
III. JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF THE SUFFERER!
A. Jesus came “not to call the righteous, but sinners.” Matt. 9:14
B. Jesus healed the sick.
C. Jesus raised the dead.
D. Jesus invited the weary to come to Him. Matthew 11:28-30
IV. JESUS IS THE CHRIST OF THE PEOPLE!
A. While on earth Jesus spent time with people.
B. He ministered to huge crowds who gathered. Matthew 5-7
V. JESUS IS THE CHRIST OF THE CHURCH!
A. Jesus promised to build his church. Matthew 16:18
B. He promised to be with those in the church. Matthew 18:20
C. Jesus is revealed in the churches as worship is conducted.
VI. JESUS IS THE ONE WHOM WE ARE TO SHARE WITH OTHERS!
A. Someone shared Christ with us along the way.
B. Having received Christ it behooves us to make Him known. James 5:19-20
C. Sharing Christ means that others can come to know Jesus.