I. The rich man was lost and didn't know it. Acts 10:1-2, 44-47

Many people are devout and religious but are unsaved. 2 Corinthians 4:24; Matthew 7:22

II. The rich man died and did not expect it. vs. 22-23

III. The rich man went to hell and could not change it. vs. 23

Revelation 21:8; 2 Corinthians 6:2 - There is no second chance after death.

IV. The rich man wanted another chance but could not get it. 

He wanted mercy.

He wanted to be where the believers were.

We have become blenders not battlers.

Will you stand for anything?

I. Rules Hebrews 13:7; 2 Timothy 2:5: Judges 21:25

II. Reproof and rebuke 2 Timothy 4:2

Nathan told David, "Thou art the man!"

III. Responsibility

IV. Relationships John 6:66

A. With the church

B. With their companion of marriage

C. With co-laborers

V. Risking their lives Acts 15:25; Amos 6:1

I. There is a full membership in God's kingdom. Matthew 7:21

God claims those who are doing His will as His children.

There are those who embrace the "Christian" faith.

There are those who embrace the church fellowship.

It is exciting for a few years; then, they begin to squawk and squeak; they have no Oil because they are not truly saved.

II. There is full assurance of God's kingdom. John 7:17; James 1:22; 2:17-26; Romans 12:2

When you get saved, you want to be involved.

III. There is full involvement in God's work.

You can't claim spiritual kin if you are not doing God's will. Matthew 12:50; 7:21; 1 John 2:17

God is omnipotent - all-powerful.

God is omniscient - all-knowing.

God is omnipresent - everywhere.

Psalm 94:9; 121:3-4; Jeremiah 23:23

You can run from God, but you can't hide.

I. Adam and Eve tried to hide because of things forbidden by God.

God did not hold the woman responsible.

Women make emotional decisions and try to pressure their husbands.

God forbids things for our good and His glory.

II. Achan hid because he had stolen the firstfruits. Joshua 6:18-20; 7:20

The silver and gold belong to God. Malachi 3:10

III. Saul hid his total obedience.

IV. The servant hid his talent.

His talent was taken away and given to the servant who was a good steward. 2 Samuel 12:2; Numbers 32:23

V. Jonah tried to hide from God.

VI. Revelation 6:15 - Some try to hide from God because they are not saved.