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"If we meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing,
but if you meet Jesus Christ and forget Him,
you have lost everything"
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Today's sermon is a about getting a second chance.
Have you ever made a mistake or did something stupid that you regreted later?
I believe that we all have done that at one time or another.
I remember one time when I was a young boy my Dad told me to plant some onions while he was gone to work. I had other plans I wanted to go to the school house and play basketball.
When Dad left for work I went out and planted the onions, but I did it my way. I dug a hole and planted them all in one big hole. I was able to complete my chores and play basketball. My new way of gardening didn't fool my Dad. The onions that did grow never made my eyes water, but the switch that my Dad used on me sure did.
What I done was wrong, but my Dad still loved me. He gave me a second chance at planting onions.
It's kind of like Peter who walked with Jesus. Who got to see his miracles. Who knew that Jesus was the Christ, but yet he denied him three times and even cursed while doing it.
Why would Peter be such a coward?
Was it because earlier he had cut off a mans ear that was trying to arrest Jesus?
Was it because he was afraid he too would be arrested?
What made Peter deny the one he loved so dearly?
I believe the story of Peter is for people like you and me. People that have made mistakes and feel so terrible. People who have failed God. Poor ole Peter. He walked all that time with Jesus and then at the very end denied the one he loved so much.
Well, you know the rest of the story. Peter escaped after denying Jesus. Jesus is arrested, beaten, crowned with thorns and nailed to the old rugged cross. Jesus died an awful suffacating death and his body was placed in a tomb. End of story. Right?
Wrong! In the Bible Mark Chapter 16:1-7 describes how the women had came to the tomb to annoint the dead body of Jesus with embalming spices. When they got there the stone had been rolled away and Jesus had risen and was gone. They looked inside the tomb and there was a man clothed in white (an Angel) who had a messege and said, "Don't be so suprised" Aren't you looking for Jesus? He is not here! He has risen!!
And then there it is. One of the greatest verses in the bible. A verse that shows the love that Jesus has for his children. The love that He has for you and me. The love that he had for Peter. The tender mercy that can only come from Jesus. The Angel in verse seven says,
"But go your way, tell the disciples
...and Peter"
Wow! How relieved Peter must have felt. To hear that he still was included with the other disciples. What a wonderful ending.
Later, Jesus would ask him, "Simon Peter, Lovest Thou Me." Peter responded,
"Lord, you know I love thee" Jesus told him "Feed My Sheep" (John 21:15-17)
If you have made mistakes. If you are in need of a second chance. Repent like Peter.
The bible says that Peter "He Wept" (Mark 14:72)
Jesus loves you and wants to give you a second chance.
Get on your knees and ask for mercy, repent today!
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It's as easy as A,B,C to get saved
A - Admit your a sinner (read Romans 3:23)
B - Believe (read John 3:16)
C- Confess (read Romans 10:9-10)
Pray this Prayer...
Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. I am sorry for my sins. I believe in your death, burial and resurrection. I invite you into my heart and into my life. Save me Lord! In Jesus name I pray, AMEN
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WHAT WILL JESUS SAY TO YOU?
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"Well done child. I'm glad you made it home. The pain is over. No more tears. No more sorrow. No more sickness. It's over! Satan, Sin, and Death can never reach you again. Enter in thy good and faithful servant. I have many wonderful things for you to see. There are some family and many friends been waiting for you to get here! But, first My Father and The Holy Spirit wants to see you. No need to hurry. Time doesn't exist. Eternity and happiness has replaced it."
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