Lesson by Mike Smith Take a look at what can be done to prevent so many problems in your spiritual life and church life.

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Churches all over the
world face many
different problems.
Why so many
problems?
One reason is because
they are not focused
on winning souls.

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Souls all around us are lost!
Romans 3:23
We too must seek to save the lost… Luke 19:10
Many obsessed with the world and fleshly desires…
Luke 12:13-21
We must recognize the readiness of our mission…
John 4:35; Mark 16:15-16
We ought to follow the faithful examples… Acts 8:4
Let us consider and learn from the numerous
problems that are solved by a true focus on soul
winning!

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Many wonder and ask, “why are we not
growing”?
Action = Reaction:
 Teachers convert… the knowledge outputs are
needed for input! 1 Corinthians 3:6-9
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We must quickly share… John 1:40-41
How to fix…
…by being “Soul-Conscious”

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A concerned Christian prays. Many do not
pray as they should. 1 Thes. 5:17
Pray for souls to be saved… Romans 10:1-4
Pray for all and desire for all to be saved…
1 Timothy 2:1-4
If you are seeking the salvation of someone
you will spend time talking to God about it!

6. There will be no need to plead for members to
attend every service when they are soul winners.
 God’s kingdom (the church) and His righteousness
are to be your top priorities! Matthew 6:33
 A faithful Christian will speak and live the truth!
James 2:12
 Yet many do not attend as God has commanded!
Hebrews 10:23-31
 God’s fiery wrath awaits those who forsake.
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When one is soul conscious they will not
concern themselves with unimportant mistakes
of others, etc… Phil. 2:14-15; 1 Tim. 6:3-4
…But will be concerned with their salvation…
Luke 19:7-10
Should have the spirit of saving lives not
destroying them… Luke 9:54-56

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We cannot teach what we do not know
therefore if we want to teach others we will
study… Romans 2:21
We will use every opportunity to learn more…
This requires diligent study and application to
self first… 2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11
It does not take much knowledge to be a one
hour a week member… we must study to show
ourselves faithfully approved unto God.

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Let us grasp the importance of
eternal salvation! 1 Jn. 4:19
 We will have a great care for
those who are soul winners and
a closeness to those seeking to
be taught… 2 Cor. 5:14-21
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It is urgent that we always
remember God’s love for us…
John 3:16
We too must show this kind of
love… 1 Timothy 4:16

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And so many more…
The big need among brethren,
become soul conscious!!!
Souls all around are dying without the
Lord. What am I doing to reach them?
What about your soul at this point?
Is it right with God? If not, why not?
It can be you know? Obey the gospel
of Christ. Acts 18:8; 2:38; 8:37

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No time for petty problems and
hurt feelings when each member is
striving to save one another.
Philippians 2:3-4
There is something more important
than having your own way!
Romans 14:19

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A soul winner will realize the importance of
setting a good example!
 He or she will do nothing to discourage another
from following God’s path. Matthew 5:14
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There is no questionable practice in the life of
a soul winner. 2 Cor. 3:2-4
Living true to their confession…
1 John 2:6

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No place for a loose tongue in the life of a
soul winner!
Too concerned about saving others rather
than tearing them down.
Have speech with grace… Colossians 4:6
Soul winners will use no corrupt words but be
edifying… Ephesians 4:29-32

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The soul winner will accept their
responsibilities!
No desire to let someone else do MY WORK.
John 9:4
Will not blame failures on someone else…
Phil. 2:12-13

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No need to plead with people to work when
they are soul winners… Luke 10:2; John 4:34-38
“Into OUR hands the gospel is given…”
 Much is required. Mark 16:15
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No need to plead for Bible class teachers, or
someone to do the work when ALL are soul
winners.

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When the congregation is focused on
winning souls there will be no need to ask
them to give as they have prospered.
1 Cor. 16:1-2
One who is soul conscious will give
bountifully and freely. 2 Cor. 9:6
A soul winner will prove what is that good
and acceptable and perfect will of God by
their actions… Romans 12:2, 8
They will always want to meet their
obligations when concerned.

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God resists the proud but gives grace
to the humble. James 4:6
A soul winner will be looking out for
the others interests over their own.
Phil. 2:3-4
God teaches us, “Live in harmony with
each other. Do not be arrogant, but
associate with humble people. Do not
think that you are wiser than you really
are” (Romans 12:16 ISV).
There will be no big I’s and little you’s,
all are seeking the same results, saving
souls!

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Nothing to do would dissolve!
There is always someone who needs our
attention.
Zeal + Work = No Boredom. Romans 12:11
The harvest is truly great but the laborers are
FEW… Luke 10:2

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And so many more…
Souls all around are dying without the
Lord. What am I doing to reach them?
What about your soul at this point?
Is it right with God? If not, why not?
It can be you know? Obey the gospel of
Christ. Rom. 10:17; Acts 18:8; 2:38; 8:37