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"WARNING: Danger Ahead!"

Matthew 7:13,14 We do a disservice to people when we tell them to "come to Christ -- He will take away all your problems!"  If you thought you could now just sit back and relax on your flight to heaven -- think again! From Abraham on down, God's people know what danger is all about! WARNING! I.  There is a price to pay! God is not interested in your money or time or talent -- He wants your life!  A missionary in the inner city of Chicago was telling a young member about Christ. The teen inquired, "What are the dues?"  My missionary friend responded, "10%". The gang member replied, "Your God must not be worth much!  My gang required 100%." II.  There is much work to do! Evangelism, discipleship, fellowship, worship & ministry -- this is not just the mission of the church -- it's your job!!  There's no time to take it easy! III.  There is an enemy who hates you! Satan is diametrically opposed to the work of God; he is a theif, murderer & destroyer, and takes his mission quite seriously. So, is there any encouraging news?  YES!! Philippians 4:13 -- "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Matthew 28:20 -- "Sure I am with you always, to the very end of the age" Luke 10:18 -- "I saw Satan fall like lightening from heaven" Revelation 20:10 -- "The devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfer, where he will be tormented day and night, forever and ever"