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Before the Next Goodbye, Part 2: The Eternal Cry of the Soul

By Apostle Goodness Ateko

Scripture: Mark 8:36-37; Psalm 90:12; James 4:14; Genesis 3; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; Isaiah 53; John 3:1-18; Luke 15:11-24; Luke 16:19-31; Luke 23:39-43; Ephesians 2:8-10; Romans 10:9-13

Language
English
Publisher
Goodness Gospel Media
Year
2026
Pages
6
Format
PDF

A compassionate, Scripture-centred sermon on the value of the soul, covering sin, salvation, repentance, grace, and eternity. It calls people to respond to Jesus Christ with humility and hope, without exploiting grief or tragedy.

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Apostle Goodness Ateko (2026). Before the Next Goodbye, Part 2: The Eternal Cry of the Soul. Goodness Gospel Media. https://media.goodnessgospeloutreach.com.ng/resource.php

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💔 BEFORE THE NEXT GOODBYE… PLEASE, THINK ABOUT YOUR SOUL. 😢🙏

Every day, people leave their homes with plans for tomorrow.

A mother hopes to see her children again.
A father works hard to provide for his family.
A young person dreams of a brighter future.
Friends say goodbye, believing they will meet again.

But sometimes, life changes in a moment.

A phone call brings heartbreaking news. A journey ends unexpectedly. A family that was laughing yesterday is suddenly crying today. 💔

Behind every tragic story are people whose lives have been changed forever.

These painful moments remind us how precious life is. They also remind us not to take tomorrow for granted.

But beyond the sadness, there is a question every living person must consider:

IF YOU WERE TO STAND BEFORE GOD TODAY, WHERE WOULD YOU STAND?

Jesus asked in Mark 8:36:

📖 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”

You may have money, fame, education, property, and great plans for the future. But none of these can replace your relationship with God.

Perhaps you have been postponing repentance.

Perhaps you have allowed bitterness, pride, secret sin, or the pressures of life to take you far away from God.

Perhaps you once walked closely with Jesus, but somewhere along the way, you lost your fire.

Please, don't let shame keep you away from the One who can forgive you and give you a new beginning.

💖 JESUS IS STILL CALLING YOU.

He did not come into the world to leave sinners without hope. He died for our sins and rose again so that everyone who puts their faith in Him can receive forgiveness and eternal life.

You do not have to pretend to be perfect. Come to Him with a sincere heart. Repent, believe the gospel, and allow Him to transform your life.

🙏 BEFORE THE NEXT GOODBYE…

- Forgive where it is right and safe to forgive.
- Make peace where reconciliation is possible.
- Love your family while you have the opportunity.
- Show kindness to someone who is suffering.
- And above all, make your relationship with God a priority.

We must never use another person's tragedy to condemn them or claim to know their eternal destiny. Instead, let us comfort those who mourn, support grieving families, and allow life's uncertainty to remind us to live wisely before God.

📖 “Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” — 2 Corinthians 6:2 (KJV)

Tomorrow is not promised, but God's invitation is open today. Don't keep postponing the most important decision of your life.

May the Lord comfort every grieving family, strengthen the brokenhearted, restore those who have wandered away, and draw many souls to Jesus Christ. 🙏❤️

PLEASE, DON'T JUST SCROLL PAST THIS MESSAGE. TAKE A MOMENT TO EXAMINE YOUR HEART AND PRAY.

If this message touches your heart, share it with someone who needs encouragement and a reminder of God's love.

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