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The Sad Surprise
A. There are many disappointments in life.
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Some have to do with family and career failures.
2. Some relate to dashed dreams or goals not reached.
B. The greatest disappointment will be missing heaven.
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An old song says everybody talking about heaven isn’t going there.
2. The saddest surprise will be to expect heaven and arrive in hell.
C. What went wrong for the lost laborers of our text?
Let’s find out.
matt 7.21-23
They Professed Christ but Did Not Possess Him (v.
21)
A. They said the right words but missed the message.
A. They said the right words but missed the message.
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They called Jesus “Lord” but didn’t make Him their Lord.
2. They accepted His title but failed to trust in Him.
B. Many talked the talk but didn’t walk the walk.
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These put on a good front but faked faith.
2. They majored on words instead of God’s will.
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They had religion but ignored redemption.
1. Salvation requires facing our sins and receiving forgiveness.
2. Doing God’s will begins with receiving Christ.
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3. Have you turned from your sin to the Savior?
They Worked to Impress but Earned Final Distress (v.
22)
A. These were busy religious people.
A. These were busy religious people.
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They knew enough about Scripture to explain prophecy.
2. They seemed to have answers to questions about the future.
B. They claimed to have power over demonic forces.
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People called on them to cast out demons.
2. They were bold in their claims to have power over Satan.
C. They were honored for their many religious works.
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Others thought their works were wonderful.
2. They were proud of all they were doing in God’s name.
D. If works could have earned heaven they would have made it.
E. Salvation is by grace through faith.
eph 2.8-9
They Claimed to Be Winners but Were Really Just Sinners (v.
23)
A. The Lord responded to their false profession.
1. “I never knew you”
2. “Depart from me.”
B. These widely honored professors were workers of iniquity.
Sinners.
C. The Lord sees our hearts; hypocrisy is open to Him.
Conclusion:
A. Make sure of your salvation today.
B. Don’t wait and end up with a sad surprise.
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