Altar Call Lesson
Joshua 24:15
An altar call is a very important part of the service. It is a time when people can acknowledge and respond to the message that they have heard. However, there is a growing tide against the altar call, by and large by those that are of a Calvinist doctrinal mindset. Though some of their critiques may have some credence to them, we cannot throw the baby out with the bath water. In fact, most of the critics are people who were actually saved during altar calls themselves. In this lesson, I want to show the whys, and how’s of the altar call.
I. Jesus and God always brought man to a point of decision.

II. Though the term “altar call” itself is not found in the Bible, so are many things that we do today in the church.

III. We see the method demonstrated throughout the Bible.

A. A Place for Sinners
B. A Place for the Saint

IV. The Practical Elements of the Altar Call

A. A message must be preached to bring people to make a decision
B. There must be people that are equipped to help (Altar Workers)
C. There must be follow up and accountability