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The Invitation The invitation at the end of a sermon is more than a signal the preacher is wrapping up his sermon, it is an invitation to respond to God and specifically to the particular sermon that day. Let’s consider some practical thoughts concerning this important but too often overlooked part of our worship services: |
The Invitation
The invitation at the end of a sermon is more than a signal the preacher is wrapping up his sermon, it is an invitation to respond to God and specifically to the particular sermon that day. Let’s consider some practical thoughts concerning this important but too often overlooked part of our worship services:
- It Highlights God’s Concern
- Remember that it is the invitation of God (Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Cor. 5:18-20)
- Remember that it is an invitation that is always open, not limited to this one particular time (2 Pet. 3:9; Acts 16:32-33 & most conversions in acts)
- Remember that it is an urgent invitation (Acts 16:33; 2 Cor. 5:10-11; Jude 23 Mark 16:15-16)
- It Highlights the Church’s Concern
- An encouragement to do God‘s Will (Acts 2:40; 17:30-31; 2 Cor. 5:11)
- A chance for the church to love (1 Jn.. 4:7; 2 Cor. 5:14; 2:6-8; 7:9; Lk. 15:22-23 or 28)
- A chance for the church to help (Gal. 6:2; Heb. 10:24-25; James 5:16, 19-20; 1 Pet. 3:8; 1 Thess. 5:11; Eph. 4:32)
- It Highlights Your Concern
- A time to reflect on our status before God (2 Cor. 13:5; Acts 2:40)
- A time to reflect on our determination to serve God (Matt. 7:24-27; Heb. 3:8, 12-13; 4:11; 2 Thess. 3:13)
- A time to reflect on what I will now do (James 1:22)
