The following message was preached November 3, 2013 @ Good Shepherd  Church in Lancaster, Ohio with our good friend Pastor James Dexter.

 

Two types of people in the world …

In God’s eyes they are NOT:

·        Rich or poor

·        Male or female

·        Young or old

·        Democrat or republican

·        Black or white

·        Fat or thin

·        Good looking or ugly

·        Smart or stupid

·        Not even Michigan or Ohio (whatever that school is around here) fans

They are found in Acts 8: 26 – 39

Introduction:

God has begun to move the Christian community from their comfort zone, the persecution of the church had already begun. Men and women of God under the leadership of the Holy Spirit began to move throughout the known world, sharing their faith. One such encounter was:

The story of the Ethiopian and a Deacon named … Philip!

        I.            Those that need a relationship with Christ

·  Some don’t know they need a relationship

·  Some are searching for something, but not sure what yet.

·  Some know they need to know Him (Christ), but not ready!

·  Some are actively seeking HIM (Christ)

 

a.      This eunuch needed a personal relationship with Christ.

 

b.      He was searching for a relationship with Christ

 

c.      He was asking questions about a relationship with Christ

 

     II.            Those that need to share their relationship with Christ

a.      Philip had a Personal relationship with Christ.

·  He has walked with him

·  He has talked with him in prayer

·  He has been empowered with the Holy Spirit.

·  He has been called to serve HIM

·  He has heard his still small voice

·  He has been challenged go minister to him (the eunuch)

 

b.      God directed him to share what he knew about Christ

·  He shared the facts:

o   Jesus died on the cross for our sins (Calvary)

o   Jesus conquered death, and defeated the devil (Resurrection)

o   Jesus alone is victorious in providing for our Salvation!

c.      God used him to bring the eunuch to faith in Christ.

·  He meet Jesus that day on the side of the road

·  He prayed a simple pray

·  He believed in his heart

·  He confessed him Lord

·  He went to tell others.

      III.            However, there ANOTHER PERSON INVOLVED in this conversation:

a.      That is correct … THE CHRIST HIMSELF!!!!

·  The very word (logos) … John 1:1

·  The Light of the World

·  The Bread of life

·  The Living water

·  The Central theme of Scripture!

·  The Love letter that was willing to die for us

·  The Foundation of our Salvation

·   The Very fact for why we have enteral life.

 The question today is simple …

·       Do you need to know HIM (have a personal relationship with Christ)?

·       Or if you already know HIM who are sharing HIM with so they will have a personal relationship?