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November 16, 2025 - "A Compelling Obligation" | Ps Ivan Satyavrata | Building Church
November 16, 2025 - "A Compelling Obligation" | Ps Ivan Satyavrata | Building Church
Locations & Times
Building Church
845 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:45 AM
A Supreme Purpose
"Christ has not ransomed 'all' men; He has ransomed 'many' from all peoples... the task of the Church is to gather in the ransomed from all the peoples."
- John Piper
- John Piper
God does not love some people more than others. CHRIST DID DIE FOR ALL. God really does want to save ALL people!
A Compelling Approach
It's not enough to get the message right - you must have the right approach!
I am willing to cross any bridges, set aside any obstacles, make whatever sacrifices are needed to get the message across.
I am willing to cross any bridges, set aside any obstacles, make whatever sacrifices are needed to get the message across.
Two Crucial Factors:
Connection - I am willing to do anything to bridge the gap to the lost. They will hear when we pay the price for making a connection!
Authenticity - The world is desperate for an experience of God that is real: evidence that Jesus is real, the Gospel is true, and that it works!
Connection - I am willing to do anything to bridge the gap to the lost. They will hear when we pay the price for making a connection!
Authenticity - The world is desperate for an experience of God that is real: evidence that Jesus is real, the Gospel is true, and that it works!
Does the world have the right to expect the fragrance of Jesus from those who claim to be His followers?
Is there anything about my life that should convince anyone around me to turn to Jesus?
Is there anything about the Church that should convince a guest / observer to turn to Jesus?
Is there anything about the Church that should convince a guest / observer to turn to Jesus?
A Burning Motivation
The story:
Paul used every opportunity to explain his compulsion, his story (Acts 26:4-23).
Paul used every opportunity to explain his compulsion, his story (Acts 26:4-23).
The stakes:
What if someone found a cure for every cancer and kept it to themselves?
The Gospel of Christ cures something more deadly than cancer: sin that leads to death and eternal separation form God. The stakes are much higher - a matter of eternal destiny!
What if someone found a cure for every cancer and kept it to themselves?
The Gospel of Christ cures something more deadly than cancer: sin that leads to death and eternal separation form God. The stakes are much higher - a matter of eternal destiny!
Is there space in your life for people like the woman in the purple sari?
Our compelling obligation: to join Jesus in His rescue mission!
What can I do?
- Commitment to the Church
- Pray and give to God's rescue mission
- Share Jesus right where you are
What can I do?
- Commitment to the Church
- Pray and give to God's rescue mission
- Share Jesus right where you are