The Heart of the Father . . . The Heart of the Church

John 3:3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.

I. The Condition of Mankind

A. What we might think:

– All good people will probable go to heaven

– There must be some truths in all religions . . . as long your sincere

– If God is a loving God how could he send anyone to hell?

B. What the scriptures say:

– We all fall short . . . . Romans 3:23

– Wide is the road . . . Matthew 7:13

– You must be born again . . . John 3:3

– You must become children of God . . . John 1:12-13

II. The Heart of God

– Lost Sheep Luke 15:3-6

– Lost Coin Luke 15:10

– Lost Son Luke 15:19-24

– The Great Banquet Luke 14:18-23

III. The Moving of Our Heart – To Action

– Complacency to action

– Not deciding who is a “lost cause”

– Allowing ourselves to be stretched

– A victory . . . worthy of celebration