Dedicated To The Men of God
Who Preach the Word of God As It Is To Men As They Are
"Preach The Word"
What It Costs Not To Be A Christian
Text: 1 Cor. 3:22
Introduction:
It will cost you in business, in society, and in government.
In what areas will it cost us?
I. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of Peace of Conscience- Rom.5:1
II. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of A Sense of Security-
God even gives it in the time of need and sickness.
Isa. 26:3 and Romans 8:28
III. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of Joy-
The Christian joy is joy unspeakable and full of glory.
1 Pet. 1:8
IV. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of Hope-
By that I speak of eternal life and hope for the future.
V. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of Highest Manhood-
The right kind of man is the one who knows God and is saved.
VI. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of God's Favor-
The only way back to God is Christ- Jn.3:16.
VII. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of
God'sAcknowledgement
In the World To Come-
See. Matt. 10:32-33.
VIII. It Will Cost the Sacrifice of Eternal Life
FROM SERMON NOTES OF THE LATE DR. PERCY
RAY- PASTOR OF MYRTLE BAPTIST CHURCH AND THE FOUNDER OF
CAMP ZION, MYTLE, MS.-USA
