Why Some Succeed and Others Seem To Fail

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Why Some Succeed and Others Seem To Fail Gospel Meetings Why Some Succeed and Others Seem To Fail

A Gospel Meeting is a lot of work, put forth by all parties that are involved. the local church the elders the members the visiting preacher his home congregation We must make sure we are getting the best return on this effort.

Enthusiasm Leads To Success! Enthusiastic Preaching Jer. 20:9; Acts 4:20; 1 Cor. 9:16 Enthusiastic Worship Col. 3:16; Mal. 1:8; Matt. 15:8 Enthusiastic Attendance Psalm 122:1; Acts 10:24, 33 Enthusiastic Welcome To Visitors James 2:2-9; Matt. 7:12

Indifference Leads To Failure Indifference Towards the Preaching Acts 17:11; James 1:21 Indifference Towards the Worship Matthew 15:8 Indifference Towards our Attendance Hebrews 10:24-25 Indifference Towards our Visitors Psalm 142:4

Why Some Succeed and Others Seem To Fail Gospel Meetings Why Some Succeed and Others Seem To Fail