Sad But Lost Alton Bailey

Link to transcription, outline and summary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZU4jzzQZac_NtXMzvCThPbgRcmW0ylT-tLHrK6Tz0I/edit?usp=sharing Sermon Summary: “Sad But Lost” by Alton Bailey (October 5, 2025) Caution! Generated by AI, There may be errors. In this sobering message, Alton Bailey laments the billions who will be eternally lost, echoing Jesus' warning in Matthew 7:13-14: The broad way to destruction is crowded and easy, while the narrow gate to life is difficult and found by few. Drawing on global stats (~8 billion people, only 32% claim Christ; Bible Belt like Alabama at 89% belief), he challenges religious complacency—many want heaven on their terms, not God's. Using 1 Timothy 3:15, Bailey stresses God's house (the church) demands conduct by His rules, like guests in a home. He illustrates Bible studies where agreements on God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and Scripture quickly diverge: Most ignore baptism (Mark 16:16), faith without works (James 2:24), true repentance (2 Cor. 7:10), and weekly Lord's Supper (Acts 20:7), favoring easy paths like the sinner's prayer or Christmas over biblical mandates. The broad way tempts with self-direction (Prov. 14:12; Jer. 10:23; Judges 21:25), Satan's blinding (2 Cor. 4:3-4), emotional drifts (Heb. 2:1, Niagara Falls analogy), faulty consciences (Acts 2:37-38), and unverified preachers (James 3:1; 2 Cor. 11:14-15). Yet, the narrow gate demands searching the Word like a home contract—jot and tittle—for the soul's sake. Bailey concludes with Revelation 2:10: Endure persecution faithfully unto death for the crown of life; overcomers escape the second death. No sin enters heaven—be washed in Christ's blood now. Invitation: Respond to obey the gospel today