Sermon Outlines

By Frederick F. Schwindt, Evangelist

SEEKING A RIGHT WAY

1. Return of the Jews from their fatherland:
2. Road was difficult and beset with many dangers:
3. Ezra was concerned for their safety:
   1. Of the aged.
   2. The little ones.
   3. Their substance.

1. We are, indeed, homeward bound:
   1. A wonderful thought to cherish as we face the climax of the controversy between Christ and Satan.
   2. Our hearts and our affections are focused upon that which is yet future - 2 Pet. 3:13; Heb. 11:14-16
2. The way-marks of Bible Prophecy indicate clearly that we are nearing the final home stretch:
   1. We have been living in the toes of the image of Daniel 2: for a number of years.
   2. The signs foretold by our Lord of His second coming and the end of the world are almost history.
   3. It is at this point where our Lord says, "So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the door." Matt. 24:33
3. The road before us is beset with many pitfalls:
   1. Our Lord warns us against the snares the devil will use to trap and destroy us.
   2. Read these scriptures very prayerfully - Matt. 24:1-24; Luke 21:34, 35
   3. Paul repeats these warnings - 2 Tim. 3:1-9; 4:1-6
   4. Peter, too, points out the same dangers that face the people of God - 1 Pet. 5:8
   5. John gives a graphic picture of the wrath of the enemy against the people that keep the commandments of God - Rev. 12:12, 17; 13:1-17

1. We, of all people, should diligently devote much time and prayer in the study of God's road map directing us to the city of our God:
   1. I know that we are somewhat familiar with the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation; but I fear that there is much in these great prophecies unknown to us.
   2. We also see the fulfillment of Bible prophecy in the events of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.
   3. We do understand that when the word of prophecy pertaining to our day has been fulfilled, Jesus will come, as he has promised.
2. There are several prophecies in the Bible which concern themselves with the preparation of God's people:
   1. We think of Joel 2:15-17
   2. This admonition should stir the hearts of our leaders and us as a people. There is a need in our life that has not been met, as yet.
   3. The testimony of the true witness in Rev. 3:14-17 applies to us today. I realize that there is nothing in that message that will flatter our ego.
   4. But the condition described by our Lord is true and demands a change for the better.
   5. Zeph. 2:1-3 is directed to us, make no mistake. The spirit of prayer is one of our greatest needs.
   6. Our lukewarmness is a testimony against our prayer life. Would we spend more time in earnest prayer, we would see a wonderful change among us as a people.
3. God has blessed us with a number of church agencies that will help us in our search for more light on our way into the kingdom of God:
   1. We think of the Sabbath School, a wonderful agency for deeper knowledge of the road map to heaven.
   2. The Sabbath morning message should be a great help in understanding the safest way into the kingdom of God.
   3. The midweek prayer services, too, have a special blessing for those who make use of that service.