SERMONS

Friday, October 22, 2010

Was It In Vain For You?


Isaiah 45:18-25  For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is 
none else.  (19)  I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.  (20) Assemble yourselves and 
come; draw near together, ye that are escaped of the nations: they have no knowledge that set up the wood of 
their graven image, and pray unto a god that cannot save.  (21) Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this from ancient time? who hath told it from that time? have not I the 
LORD? and there is no God else beside me; a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside me.  (22) Look unto me, 
and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.  (23)  I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.  (24)  Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him 
shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.  (25) In the LORD shall all the seed of 
Israel be justified, and shall glory.

THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS:  Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation or any nation so conceived and so dedicated can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this. But in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. The brave men, living and dead who struggled here have consecrated it far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work, which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us (that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion) that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth.

President Abraham Lincoln

VAIN, a. 1. Empty; worthless; having no substance, [no] value or importance. 2. Fruitless; ineffectual.

Today we are honoring not only those who died in the Civil War, we are honoring all who served for freedom, fought for freedom, and died for freedom in many wars.

The Revolutionary War;

The War of 1812;

The Spanish American War,

World War 1 and 2,

Korea,

Viet-Nam,

Granada,

The Gulf War

Iraq

And Afganastan

Each of us has lost loved ones, relatives and friends to war. This day is a day to stop and remember what they gave us, but, it is also a day for us to look at what we are doing to insure that these men and women did not die in vain.

(Isaiah 45:18) For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I am the LORD; and there is none else.

(Philippians 2:16) Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.

We see in these two scripture verses one states “…He created it not in vain…”

The other states “…that I may rejoice…that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain.”

God tells us first; He created it all and it was not in vain, it all had a purpose,

Then we see Paul telling us he also did nothing in vain.

I. WHAT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY? (v 18)

A. To Know That Our Nation

1. Was not formed in vain

i. God has never done a vainful thing

B. To Know God (v 19)

1. Not to seek Him in vain

C. Assemble Ourselves

1. To draw near

Hebrews 10:22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

2. A sincere heart

3. Without an evil conscience

4. clean

5. And all in “…full assurance of faith…”

II. LOOK UNTO GOD (v 22)

A. Through Our Salvation

1. His Word has gone out before us

B. Every Knee Shall Bow

1. Every tongue shall (swear) confess

Romans 14:11-12 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. (12) So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

2. We shall ALL give an account of himself

i. To God

III. WE HAVE ANOTHER SACRIFICE TO HONOUR

A. Another Man Stepped Up To The Duty Plate.

1. This man Jesus.

(John 19:11-12) Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin. ¹² And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.

2. Pilate didn’t send Him

3. The Jews captured Him

4. God crucified Him

B. Jesus Had A Choice.

(Matthew 4:5-6) Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, ⁶ And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

C. You Have A Choice.

(Matthew 7:13-14) Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: ¹⁴ Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

1. Enter the strait gate

a. Narrow is the way

b. It leads to life

c. Few will find it

CONCLUSION: The final question is the title of this message concerning your walk with God “Has It All In Vain For You?”

Has it been in vain for our soldiers? We find it easy to defend our country, yet, we hear so many tearing down what God has set up.

This week is a week of remembering and honouring our fallen. This should also include our Peace Officers, our Firemen and all that have given of themselves to protect us by our constitution, protect us from physical harm, and those who protect our homes and our lives.

All of this is important, yet we are still talking concerning our physicalness. One gave His life for my spirit, to give me an eternal life in the presence of God. He made His choice for the possibility that we might, can I reiterate “that we might” accept Him as our Saviour. Nothing says because we would, just that we might make Him our choice.

Have you made that choice? Have you called upon Jesus the Christ as your Saviour?

If you have not accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour, all that you work for, all that you do will all be in vain.

Your honoring the fallen will be all in vain.

God tells us in Isaiah it was not in vain when He created the world.

He knew about the coming of Jesus, He knew what was to take place.

We each are to choose; we can choose the narrow way Jesus Christ or choose the broadway, the way of the devil.

Matthew 7:13-14 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: (14) Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

A. Make The Choice Today.

(Romans 3:23) For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

1. You know you are a sinner

2. You know you have fallen short

(Romans 6:23) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

3. Not the first death, the second death

a. That “Lake of Fire.”

4. Understand, it is a gift of God

a. Jesus the Christ

(Romans 5:8) But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

5. He loved us, before we knew Him

6. He died, knowing I was a sinner

(John 3:16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

7. The key; “…believeth…”

(Romans 10:9) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

8. The key; “…believe…”

(Romans 10:13) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

(Joel 2:32) And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered:…

Don’t let your life have been in vain, accept Jesus today.

The Conversion Of Saul of Tarsus

Acts 9:1-9 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, (2) And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem. (3) And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven: (4) And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? (5) And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks. (6) And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do. (7) And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man. (8) And Saul arose from the earth; and when his eyes were opened, he saw no man: but they led him by the hand, and brought him into Damascus. (9) And he was three days without sight, and neither did eat nor drink.

INTRODUCTION: Saul went to extreme lengths in resisting the Gospel. Having scattered the church at Jerusalem (8:1), he sought permission to continue his quest.

Saul didn’t care if it was man or woman. They were all threatened with “…threatenings and slaughter…”, (v 1)

Saul was on the road to Damascus when he found Jesus, (vv 3-6). And it is here we have recorded possibly the most dramatic conversion experiences of history.

However, such an experience for us is that the circumstances and emotions accompanying salvation will be different for each believer.

Salvation' is based upon the FACT of God's Word, not the FEELINGS arising from circumstances.

As we read through our text we find there are four characteristics seen here found in every true conversion: 

I. THE LIGHT (v 3)

A. All Who Receive Christ

1. Must come to the Light of the World

(John 3:19-21) And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. ²⁰ For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. ²¹ But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

(John 8:12) Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

II. THE VOICE. (v 4)

A. Today, God Speaks To Man Through His Word.

(Romans 10:17) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

1. "...why persecutest…ME...?"

i. Those who persecute the saints of God,

ii. Are effectively persecuting the Lord Himself.

III. THE CONVICTION. (v 5)

A. “…the pricks…”

(Acts 2:37) Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?

1. Conviction of sin is the work of the Holy Spirit,

(John 16:8-11) And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: ⁹ Of sin, because they believe not on me; ¹⁰ Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; ¹¹ Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

i. Who uses the “sword of the Spirit”

a. Which is the Word of God,

(Ephesians 6:17) And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

ii. To prick the heart and conscience.

B. A Man Cannot Be Saved Unless

1. He is convicted of his sins

i. But a man may “kick against” conviction

ii. And could reject Christ.

2. As did the men who stoned Stephan.

(Acts 7:54) When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth.

IV. THE ACT OF FAITH. (v 6)

A. It is NOT at this point that Saul received Christ as his personal Saviour. (That happens in v 18.)

B. Saul called Jesus LORD.

1. This word “Lord” would be a

reference to Mr. or a respectful title.

i. Like you and I would use for an unacquainted dignitary.

2. Saul was “born” (Physically) at the time he saw Christ.

(1 Corinthians 15:7-8) After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles. ⁸ And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.

3. Saul was a blasphemer before he was saved.

(1 Timothy 1:1) Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

i. His language in v 6 is far from blasphemy!

CONCLUSION: We have seen four things concerning Paul’s Salvation:

He saw the Light.

He heard the voice.

He felt the conviction

And finally we have seen his act of faith.

These are four things you should have seen in your salvation.

You should have seen the Light that wonderful light of Christ.

You should have heard the voice in your heart, saying yes; yes; yes.

You should have felt the pang of conviction, the guilt of what you had been.

Then your act of faith by you walking forward; and then you claiming Jesus the Christ as your Saviour, is your Salvation.

Well, the question is did you?

Now understand as we said in the INTRODUCTION; not all of us will have the dramatic conversion experience that Paul experienced.

Not all of us will have the same change I had. My change was much more dramatic than Sharil’s. I was further down in the barrel.

I had to change more than she did.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Prayer

Luke 11:1-10 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. (2) And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. (3) Give us day by day our daily bread. (4) And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. (5) And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves; (6) For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? (7) And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee. (8) I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. (9) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. (10) For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

Emphasis on (Luke 11:9-10)

ASK SEEK KNOCK

INTRODUCTION: I would guess after salvation there is nothing more important to talk about doing. We are commanded to lead souls to Christ, but we must pray for them and for people we may not have met.

I. PRAYER IS FIRST DISCUSSED IN

(Genesis 4:26) And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos: then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.

A. We Have A Need Of

Psalms 65:2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come.

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: ⁸ For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

I can’t imagine a day without prayer, our family, church family, friends, all our government people they need our, MY, YOUR, prayer. Ask for what we need but ask with sincerity and if it is God’s will it will be done.

B. Holy Spirit Aids In Our Prayers

Romans 8:26-27 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. ²⁷ And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

We do not know God’s plan for our lives, consequently we do not have a clue as to what to pray for. So the Holy Spirit intervenes and gets the prayer to Jesus the way it is needed for Jesus to send it on to God.

ILLUSTRATION Unspoken Prayer

Unspoken prayers are kept that way so the devil doesn’t have a clue as what we said to God.

C. Our Prayers Are Odors To God

Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints.

Prayer and praise should always go together.

(Revelation 8:3) And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.

No prayer sent through Christ was ever denied. These prayers that have been accepted in Heaven have produced great changes.

We presume these odors to be pleasant odors, representing favorable Christian holy prayers.

What do you suppose deceitful, hateful prayers smell like? Do they get to God? Not according to the scripture.

II. OUR PRAYERS THROUGH CHRIST ARE INTERCESSORY

A. For Sinners

In these verses Jesus is praying for future believers.

John 17:20-21 Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; ²¹ That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

B. For Weak Believers

Luke 22:32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Though we may fall, we shall not be utterly cast down. we are asked to encourage others. We are like those of “little faith” such as Simon Peter, ME, YOU.

C. For Our Enemies

In this next verse Jesus was hanging on the cross.

Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

This prayer of Jesus’ was while He was being nailed to the cross or just after.

D. For Our Church

In this next verse John 17:9 Jesus is praying for His apostles (church). To all that receive Christ’s Word, and believe in Him. Christ has redeemed us , not to Himself only, but to God, by His blood.

John 17:9 I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine.

III. PRAYERS ANSWERED

A. Moses

Exodus 15:24-25 And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? ²⁵ And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD showed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,

B. Gideon

Judges 6:39-40 And Gideon said unto God, Let not thine anger be hot against me, and I will speak but this once: let me prove, I pray thee, but this once with the fleece; let it now be dry only upon the fleece, and upon all the ground let there be dew. ⁴⁰And God did so that night: for it was dry upon the fleece only, and there was dew on all the ground.

IV. POSTURES OF PRAYING

A. Bowing

Genesis 24:26 And the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the LORD.

B. On Face before God

Joshua 5:14 And he said, Nay; but as captain of the host of the LORD am I now come. And Joshua fell on his face to the earth, and did worship, and said unto him, What saith my lord unto his servant?

C. Standing

1 Kings 8:22 And Solomon stood before the altar of the LORD in the presence of all the congregation of

Israel

, and spread forth his hands toward heaven:

V. WHERE SHOULD WE PRAY

A. Christ’s Command

Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

VI. WHEN SHOULD WE PRAY

A. Morning

Mark 1:35 And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.

B. Evening

Mark 6:46-47 And when he had sent them away, he departed into a mountain to pray. ⁴⁷ And when even was come, the ship was in the midst of the sea, and he alone on the land.

C. All The Time

(1 Thessalonians 5:17) Pray without ceasing.

CONCLUSION: What is your prayer life like?

You must have your salvation? Prayers will be answered without salvation.

But he “God” requires salvation to enter heaven.

Are you ready? If you don’t know or aren’t sure

Get it settled today before it’s to late.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Ground Zero

Titus 2:11-14 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, (12) Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; (13) Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; (14) Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

INTRODUCTION: As I was listening to talk on the TV concerning the Muslims were going to build a mosque at “GROUND ZERO” apparently on the physical grounds. I had no problem knowing the term, GROUND ZERO meant the Towers in NYC. Most here today who are old enough to follow the news reports of the last few years most likely knows what the term GROUND ZERO means.

Since the event of September 11th, we have grown increasingly concerned with this “Ground Zero” it has almost become “Holy” ground.

I would like to move the focus of GROUND ZERO from New York City and the vacant lots of the WTC towers to Wellington, Texas Allow me to make some observations and applications, which will become obvious as the message unfolds. But first, my text:

Here in Wellington

I. THERE ARE THOSE IN NEED AND THOSE (v 12)

REACHING OUT TO MEET THOSE NEEDS.

A. If One Had Been On Hand That Fateful Day, In NYC,

1. A quick observation would have revealed two groups of people.

i. There were those RUNNING FROM the confusion.

ii. AND there were those RUNNING INTO the confusion.

B. A Similar Phenomenon Exists Today.

1. There are people who desperately want to get away from the confusion of the world, but they have no idea where to turn.

2. That's where we come in.

i. We must be characterized as those who are RUNNING INTO THE CONFUSION.

ii. If I am going against the general direction of the crowd, I must know something they don't know.

C. What Do You Know That The World Doesn't Know?

1. Someone has characterized the work of the believer today as "random rescue raids into the kingdom of darkness."

Here in Wellington

II. THERE ARE SOME IN DESPERATE NEED AND SOME WHO DON'T KNOW THEY HAVE A NEED. (v 12)

A. Those Who Are Trapped And Know It Realize Their Desperate Situation.

1. Many who are sinners KNOW they are sinners and want help ... but they may not know where to turn.

2. Some who are sinners KNOW they are sinners but think they can "work it out with God."

B. Those Who Are Unconscious Are Not Aware Of The Serious Nature Of Their Situation.

1. Some who are sinners do not realize the consequences of sin.

2. It is our responsibility to help them to "awake to righteousness" ...tell them about Jesus Christ.

C. Aware Or Not Aware, Anyone Without Christ Is In A Desperate Situation.

Here in Wellington

III. BY-STANDERS ARE SOON DRAWN INTO THE ACTION.

Mark 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

A. The Task Forces ALL To Respond.

1. “Go Ye”

B. One Who Is Aware Of His Surroundings Cannot, Will Not, Allow Things To Go On Without His Becoming Involved.

1. Given the opportunity to save a life or not save a life, how would you respond?

2. I think everyone here would say, "If I could do something to save a life, I would do it."

3. Given the opportunity to keep someone out of hell or let them go there by your silence, what would you do?

4. If saving a life "physically" is so important, how much more important is it to change one's outcome for eternity?

Here in Wellington

IV. THE WORK TO BE DONE CALLS FOR MORE THAN ORDINARY EFFORT.

A. People Did Things They Thought They WOULD Never Do.

B. People Did Things They Thought They COULD Never Do.

C. Some Of You Here Today Probably Think That You COULD Never Lead A Soul To Christ.

1. Do you think that,

i. Because you don't know how?

2. Or do you think that,

i. Because you are afraid?

3. Or do you think that,

1. Because you think that God could never use you?

Here in Wellington

V. THERE ARE NO SPECTATORS.

A. Being A Spectator Was Not Tolerated By Those Who Were Helping And Those In Need.

B. The World Is Literally Going To Hell At An Alarming Rate ... Right Now ... There Is No Time For Spectators.

Here in Wellington

VI. THERE IS NO THOUGHT OF STOPPING UNTIL THE TASK IS FINISHED.

A. It Was Not Until May 2002 That The Worksite In NYC Was Declared "finished."

B. I Want To Say With All The Passion In My Soul This Morning, THE TASK OF REACHING THE LOST FOR CHRIST IS NOT FINISHED.

1. It won't be finished until the Lord returns.

2. We can sit around and declare that "soul winning is hard" and "it's harder than it has ever been," but the truth of the matter is,

John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest.

Here in Wellington

VII. IT IS NOT ABOUT A PAT ON THE BACK ... IT IS ABOUT "RESCUING THOSE IN DEPSERATE NEED."

A. There Were No Heroes ... Just Workers.

B. There Is No Disgrace Is Being "Just A Worker."

1. You don't have to have a Bible college education to share Christ with someone.

2. You don't have to be a S. S. teacher to share Christ with someone.

3. You just have to love them enough to want to keep them out of hell.

CONCLUSION: Here in Wellington, there are those in need and those reaching out to meet those needs.

Here in Wellington, there are some in desperate need and some who don't know they have a need.

Here in Wellington, by-standers are soon drawn into action.

Here in Wellington, the work to be done calls for more than ordinary effort.

Here in Wellington, there are no spectators.

Here in Wellington, there is no thought of stopping until the task is finished.

Here in Wellington, it is not about "a pat on the back" ... it is about "rescuing those in desperate need."

We are living at GROUND ZERO (Here in Wellington)... Right Here In Our Town...

Smell the sweat, hear the cries, and see the ones, who don't know they have a need,

AND by God's grace, REACH OUT ... Don't Be A By-Stander...

USE MORE THAN ORDINARY EFFORT...

DON'T STOP UNTIL THE TASK IS FINISHED ... and FORGET ABOUT WHO GETS THE CREDIT...

Fanny Crosby wrote,

"Rescue the perishing, care for the dying;

Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave.

Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen.

Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save.