slides for sermon

1. Why StopWhy Stop
thethe
Chariot?Chariot?

2. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
One Only Needs to Be GoodOne Only Needs to Be Good
•Many claim that moral goodnessMany claim that moral goodness
alone will save.alone will save.
•However, this must have been aHowever, this must have been a
good moral man (Acts 8:27).good moral man (Acts 8:27).
― He was in charge of all theHe was in charge of all the
treasure of the queen.treasure of the queen.
― What kind of person would youWhat kind of person would you
allow to be in charge of yours?allow to be in charge of yours?
•It is obvious that it takes moreIt is obvious that it takes more
than goodness alone.than goodness alone.

3. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
One Only Needs to BeOne Only Needs to Be
ReligiousReligious
•Many claim that if you areMany claim that if you are
“religious” you will be saved.“religious” you will be saved.
•However, this must have been aHowever, this must have been a
religious man (8:27b).religious man (8:27b).
― He had traveled over 1,000He had traveled over 1,000
miles just to worship God.miles just to worship God.
― How many people do you knowHow many people do you know
that would do that?that would do that?
•It is obvious that it takes moreIt is obvious that it takes more

4. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
Reading the Scriptures IsReading the Scriptures Is
EnoughEnough
•Many claim, to be saved, youMany claim, to be saved, you onlyonly
need to read your Bible.need to read your Bible.
•However, this man was aHowever, this man was a
Scripture reading man (8:28).Scripture reading man (8:28).
― He was reading (Isaiah 53:7-8).He was reading (Isaiah 53:7-8).
― Reading Scripture is importantReading Scripture is important
(1 Tim.4:13; Rev. 1:3; Eph. 3:4).(1 Tim.4:13; Rev. 1:3; Eph. 3:4).
•But it is obvious that it takes moreBut it is obvious that it takes more
than just reading.than just reading.

5. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
One Is Saved By Faith AloneOne Is Saved By Faith Alone
•Many claim that all one needs toMany claim that all one needs to
do is believe to be saved.do is believe to be saved.
•However, this man was a man ofHowever, this man was a man of
faith (Acts 8:36-37).faith (Acts 8:36-37).
― He confessed his faith in Jesus.He confessed his faith in Jesus.
― No doubt that faith is importantNo doubt that faith is important
(John 8:24; Heb. 11:6; Jm. 2:24).(John 8:24; Heb. 11:6; Jm. 2:24).
•It is obvious that it takes moreIt is obvious that it takes more
than faith alone to be saved.than faith alone to be saved.

6. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
One Is Saved By PrayingOne Is Saved By Praying
•Many teach that one is saved byMany teach that one is saved by
praying the “sinners prayer”.praying the “sinners prayer”.
•No example of this in the N.T.No example of this in the N.T.
(Acts 2:36-38).(Acts 2:36-38).
― If such was the case then thisIf such was the case then this
man could had done so whileman could had done so while
travelling down the road.travelling down the road.
•It is obvious that it takes moreIt is obvious that it takes more
than praying a prayer to be saved.than praying a prayer to be saved.

7. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
Baptism Is UnnecessaryBaptism Is Unnecessary
•Many teach that baptism is notMany teach that baptism is not
essential to salvation.essential to salvation.
•However, the Bible teachesHowever, the Bible teaches
otherwise.otherwise.
― Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16;Mk. 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16;
Rom.6:3-4; 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph.Rom.6:3-4; 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph.
1:22-23; 5:23; 1:3; Gal.3:27;1:22-23; 5:23; 1:3; Gal.3:27;
1 Pet. 3:211 Pet. 3:21
•It is obvious that baptism isIt is obvious that baptism is
essential to salvation (8:38).essential to salvation (8:38).

8. Why Stop the Chariot…If?Why Stop the Chariot…If?
Sprinkling or Pouring IsSprinkling or Pouring Is
SufficientSufficient
•Some think that such is BibleSome think that such is Bible
baptism.baptism.
•However, this man’s baptism wasHowever, this man’s baptism was
immersion (Acts 8:36, 38).immersion (Acts 8:36, 38).
— Coming to water, going downComing to water, going down
into the water, & coming up frominto the water, & coming up from
the water (Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12).the water (Rom. 6:4; Col. 2:12).
•It is obvious that Bible baptism isIt is obvious that Bible baptism is
immersion in water.immersion in water.

9. Why Stop the Chariot?Why Stop the Chariot?
Why Do You Need To Stop theWhy Do You Need To Stop the
Chariot?Chariot?
•Because life is short.Because life is short.
— Have you thought about theHave you thought about the
brevity of life (James 4:14)?brevity of life (James 4:14)?
— The rich man had big plans, butThe rich man had big plans, but
they were vain (Luke 12:13-21).they were vain (Luke 12:13-21).
•Due to the shortness and
uncertainty of your life you need to
stop the chariot.

10. Why Stop the Chariot?Why Stop the Chariot?
Why Do You Need To Stop theWhy Do You Need To Stop the
Chariot?Chariot?
•Because of the value of your soul.Because of the value of your soul.
— There’s more to you than just theThere’s more to you than just the
physical (Gen.1:26; Zech. 12:1)physical (Gen.1:26; Zech. 12:1)
— Your soul is your most valuableYour soul is your most valuable
possession (Matt. 16:26).possession (Matt. 16:26).
— It will return to God and must beIt will return to God and must be
purified (Eccl. 12:7; 1 Pet. 1:22).purified (Eccl. 12:7; 1 Pet. 1:22).
•Because of the soul’s value weBecause of the soul’s value we
must stop the chariot.must stop the chariot.

11. Why Stop the Chariot?Why Stop the Chariot?
Why Do You Need To Stop the
Chariot?
•Because judgment is coming.Because judgment is coming.
— We will all give an accountWe will all give an account
before God (2 Cor. 5:10)before God (2 Cor. 5:10)
— God will bring every work intoGod will bring every work into
judgment (Eccl. 12:13-14).judgment (Eccl. 12:13-14).
— Jesus gives us a glimpse of theJesus gives us a glimpse of the
judgment day (Matt. 25:31-46).judgment day (Matt. 25:31-46).
•Because judgment is coming weBecause judgment is coming we
must stop the chariot.must stop the chariot.

12. Why Stop the Chariot?Why Stop the Chariot?
Why Do You Need To Stop theWhy Do You Need To Stop the
Chariot?Chariot?
•Because we must obey the LordBecause we must obey the Lord
to be saved.to be saved.
— The Bible teaches the necessityThe Bible teaches the necessity
of obedience (Matt. 7:21; Heb.of obedience (Matt. 7:21; Heb.
5:9).5:9).
— Those who do not obey will payThose who do not obey will pay
the penalty (2 Thess. 1:8-9).the penalty (2 Thess. 1:8-9).
•Because of the necessity ofBecause of the necessity of
obedience to the Lord we mustobedience to the Lord we must
stop the chariot.stop the chariot.

13. Why Stop the Chariot?Why Stop the Chariot?
You Must Stop the Chariot
•Notice who stopped the chariot inNotice who stopped the chariot in
(Acts 8:38).(Acts 8:38).
— Salvation is an individual issueSalvation is an individual issue
(Acts 9:6).(Acts 9:6).
•Notice when this man stopped theNotice when this man stopped the
chariot.chariot.
— He stopped when he heard theHe stopped when he heard the
preaching of Jesus, when hepreaching of Jesus, when he
believed the gospel, and whenbelieved the gospel, and when
he confessed his faith.he confessed his faith.

14. ““Your life is like a vehicle.Your life is like a vehicle.
It’s steadily rolling onwardIt’s steadily rolling onward
until it dead-ends intountil it dead-ends into
eternityeternity,, and then foreverand then forever
begins.begins.””
Will you stop your chariotWill you stop your chariot
today?today?