“What Must I Do To Be Saved?

In this part of the sermon: He introduces the story of Paul and Silas in Acts 16, summarizing their entry into Philippi, the conversion of Lydia, the casting out of a demon from a slave girl, and the…

The sermon transitions from the 'theory' of Ephesians 2:8-10 to a 'living demonstration' in Acts 16, comparing it to 'one picture is worth a thousand words' to emphasize the power of a vivid illustration.

In other words, we've looked at the theory as it is. Carefully set before us by the Apostle, now we want to turn to a living demonstration of the work of God making a new creature, making a new creation, creating someone in union with Christ unto good works. We've often heard it said that one word, one picture is worth a thousand words. Well, whether that's true or not, I believe there's an element of truth in it to see the truth set forth in words.

1:55 - 2:29 Read in full sermon

In this part of the sermon: Martin analyzes the jailer's character, noting his Roman, pagan identity, his initial indifference to spiritual matters, and his fear of temporal consequences over eternal ones…

Compares the multitude of questions children ask during their 'why age' to highlight the sheer volume of questions people ask, contrasting them with the singular importance of the jailer's question.

Some of us who are parents know what it's like when our children reach the why age. For some, it's two, two and a half, three, four. But it seems they have more questions than a cat has lives times 242 million. I mean, they just, why this?

10:04 - 10:19 Read in full sermon

The point: Do you feel the danger arising from your guilt? Have you ever felt the urgency of the danger of being an unconverted, unforgiven, unsaved sinner?

A little girl lost in the woods sleeps in a cave, unaware of a bear and rattlesnakes nearby. Her awakening to the danger illustrates that awareness of danger doesn't create it, but reveals an existing reality, urging listeners to awaken to their spiritual danger.

Listen you kids I've got an illustration especially to make this real to you this morning. Imagine a little girl who gets lost.

39:40 - 39:47 Read in full sermon