Topic: The Kings Business is the business of soul-winning
Preacher: Pastor Bola Olarinre
Text: Genesis 3:9-10
9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?
10 And he said, I heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.
Matthew 1:21
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Jesus Christ came to save man from his sins.
Isaiah 53:5
5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
2 Corinthians 5:18-19
18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation;
19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Obey God in totality and he will not disappoint you.
Ezekiel 33:11
11 Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
John 4:33
33 Therefore said the disciples one to another, Hath any man brought him ought to eat?
Mark 16:15
15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
Soul winning is a family business and it should be done by everyone.
When and how should the kings business be done?
It should be now. When you awake, healthy and vibrant.
John 9:4
4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.
Lamentation 3:27
27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke of his youth.
Many people are suffering from what is called faulty foundation. Evangelism must be done in haste to help such people in need.
Why must you do it now?
1. The world is in a terrible state right now.
2. Children’s lives are been ruined on a daily basis
3. Divorce and many more
Reason to do the job?
1. Our eyes are opened to see the truth.
2. Our ears are opened to hear the word and to preach the gospel. Isaiah 50:4-5.
Jeremiah 1:8-9
8 Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
9 Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.
Various methods of soul-winning
1. Spiritual and physical mapping
Study the environment and pray before you embark on the journey of soul winning.
2. Avoid imposing your cultural ideas on others.
3. Don’t despise others (e.g. Don’t think some people can never be saved). Romans 12:16
4. Be flexible without comprising the standard of God.
5. You have an understanding and mastery of the word of God.
6. Learn to practice Kneeling evangelism.
7. Natural group evangelism ( women should follow the women, Men follow the men etc)
8. Appreciate those who win souls to the church
9. House fellowship
Tools for the Business
1. Experience of the new birth (born again)
2. Sanctification of the new birth
3. You must be disciplined. Avoid bitterness and embrace endurance.
4. You must be obedience
5. You must be fearless
6. You must be able to fast and pray
7. You must be a person of love.
1 Corinthians 15:58
If you win souls
You will belong to the wise people of you are a soul-winner.
You will have the assurance of the presence of God
You will have a complete restoration of God.
If you are not winning souls what you get is the reverse of winning souls