God's Drawing Power

Ardie Brown

September 21, 2014 AM

 

Introduction: God’s Drawing Power:

Jn. 3:14-15; 

Jn 12:31-33

 

How Are Men Drawn To God / Christ?

     

I.          Not By:

                        Feelings

                        Force

                        Direct operation of the Holy Spirit:  Jn. 14:26;  Jn. 16:7-13

 

II.        Men are Drawn to God by

1.         The Power of the Gospel:  Rom. 1:16-17;  Heb. 4:12-13;  Jn. 6:44-45

 

2.         The Power of the Cross:  Sacrifice/Death:  1 Cor. 2:1-2;   1 Cor. 1 :18-25; 

            1 Cor. 15:1-4

 

3.         The Power of Promises:  2 Pet. 1:3-4;   1 Pet. 1:3-9

 

4.         The Power of Gratitude / Persuasion:   2 Cor. 5:11-15

 

5.         The Power of Love:  Jn. 3:16;  Rom. 5:6;   2 Cor. 8:9