
Love Overcame
Love Makes the Invitation
Pastor Hal Mayer
April 12-13, 2025
It all starts with an
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John 1:40-42 New Living Translation
40Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of these men who heard what John said and then followed Jesus. 41Andrew went to find his brother, Simon, and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which means “Christ”). 42Then Andrew brought Simon to meet Jesus. Looking intently at Simon, Jesus said, “Your name is Simon, son of John—but you will be called Cephas” (which means “Peter”).
John 14:6 New Living Translation
Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.”
The invitation is
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Matthew 11:28 New Living Translation
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
Ephesians 2:10 New Living Translation
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.
Acts 2:38-41 New Living Translation
38Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away —all who have been called by the Lord our God.” 40Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” 41Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.
Our invitation could change
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John 4:42 New Living Translation
Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. Now we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world.”
Romans 10:14 New Living Translation
But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?
Matthew 28:18-20 New Living Translation
18Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”


Romans 10:14 New Living Translation
But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?
Question to Ask:
What is it that God offers us that no one else does? What are some things that we receive from being in relationship with God that we can overlook? How much of who God is should factor in the way we pursue and present our faith to others?
Application:
Make the invitation. Ask God to give you the wisdom and the opportunity to invite them to Easter services. Ask God to prepare you. Be ready to share about what God has done in your life and what God offers to those who believe.
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