DO NOT DRAW BACK

Introduction:

A. Do You Remember When…

1. Life was simpler and less expensive?

2. There wasn’t so much stress and worry?

3. You knew all of your neighbors and how to help them?

4. You were young?

B. Do You Remember When You First Became A Christian?

Body: Hebrews 10: 32 - 39

I. Remember When.

A. You Were Illuminated.

B. Endured a great struggle.

1. Personal persecution.
2. Shared persecution.

C. Willing to lose it all.

1. Not ashamed of consequences.
2. Not ashamed to lose possessions.

II. Do Not Discard.

A. Do not throw aside.

1. Your confidence.
2. Your great reward.

B. Need for endurance.

1. In doing the will of God.
2. To receive the promise.
3. Jesus is coming soon.

C. Remember who you are.

1. Do not draw back to perdition.
2. Do believe to the saving of the soul.

Conclusion:

A. Some Things To Remember.

1. Being a Christian is worth it!

2. Being a Christian takes effort!

3. Being a Christian means holding on for the long haul!

B. Don’t Ever Forget!