INSPIRATION

INSPIRATION

By Pastor R.A. Woods

Text: Luke 19:40 (KJV)

40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

BR: Luke19:37-40

Intro: The disciples had been up in the mountain with Jesus, because of the mighty works they had seen, they begin to worship and praise the Lord out loud.  In other words they were inspired, enthused, jazzed and upbeat at the fact that they had witnessed the things of God. They saw the power of God at work, affecting the people's lives. ('Inspiration is an attitude and emotion that you have about someone or something. “Attitude determines your Altitude" Whatever you do for God should have inspiration involved; Preaching, witnessing, teaching, ushering, praying, singing, playing an instrument, etc.

Inspiration: Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity. Divine guidance or influence exerted directly on the mind and soul of humankind.  It's inspiring, stimulating to see God at work! Coming to church, when its time to pray, read the bible should be exciting, stimulating, inspiring because it's in those things that God works, moves and accomplishes his will.

Illustration:

A friend asked Mrs. Thomas A. Edison, "Have you ever asked your husband where he gets all the ideas that make him so famous?" Thoughtfully, Mrs. Edison replied, "Yes, I did ask him once. He didn't say anything. He just pointed upward and smiled"

I. It's inspiring to see people get save!

A. Begins with a witness (Somebody showing them with their life or telling them their testimony or simply inviting them to service) That's exciting to know that a lost soul would have an opportunity to make a lifetime of mistakes, errors and wrongdoing right with God.

     1. Acts 2:21 (KJV)

21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

      2. James 5:20 (KJV)

20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

B. Mark 16:15 (KJV)

15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

    1. It's inspiring to know that all colors, creed, cultures, socio economic status, can come to God, be a part of the family of God. (whosoever will let him come) let the drunk come, homosexual come, prejudice come, prostitute come, drug dealer come, liar and thief come, career criminal come!

I'm inspired this morning, enthused about Jesus, I'm excited about the fact that we have hope, we are doing something worth doing, our life has meaning because Jesus is in it. I'm excited about the church growing, about you being excited and inspired, about the house of God being full of people that love him. I'm excited and inspired about our children's church, etc.