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Need for Initiative

Talent + Genius + Education - Initiative =

Failure

80% sales come from 20% 20% of Sales come from 80%

National Survey of “Church Members” 10% Can’t Be Found 20% Never Attend 25% Never Pray 35% Never Read God’s Word 70% Never Attend Evening Worship 95% Never Lead a soul to Christ

100% Expect To Go To Heaven

In Average Flock of God’s People 10% No close Friends 30% Have Friends - only at Building 50% Have Friends in Home But NO Spiritual Talk or discussions 10% Have Friends & Support of Spiritual Growth

Problem? Motive - Heaven / Hell Knowledge - Most knowledgeable NOT: Motive - Heaven / Hell Knowledge - Most knowledgeable Lack of Being Equipped Lack of Initiative

“In order to earn the right to criticize you must first demonstrate the willingness to help” Abe Lincoln

Isaiah 6:8 “Here am I Lord send me”

Judgement Parables

Matt. 25 Ten Virgins

Matt 25:14-30 Talents

Matt. 25:31-33 Judgement Scene

Luke 10 Good Samaritan

Luke 12:16-21 Rich Fool

Luke 14:16-24 Great Supper

Luke 16:19-31 Rich Man & Lazarus

We have a Choice Sit Amused Stand Amazed at what God can do Through YOU!

James 1:22 Doer of Word Not Hearer Only

Great Commandment Love Motivates for an eternity Fear Motivates for a day