Now is the Accepted Time (2 Corinthians 6:2)
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Summary:
This sermon teaches that the best time to seek God’s salvation is now. Just as people must use the right moment in daily life, they must not delay when it comes to their soul. Life is short and uncertain, and there is no promise of another chance after death. The sermon urges people to respond while they can, especially in youth, on the Sabbath, during trouble, when others are turning to God, or when conscience is awakened.
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- Main message
- Now is the time to seek salvation.
- Everyday opportunities
- Sailors, farmers, and others must act at the right time.
- Spiritual opportunities are even more important.
- The gospel opportunity
- Christ is now offered as Saviour.
- This opportunity should not be delayed.
- Life is short
- Each person only has this life to respond.
- Death ends the present opportunity.
- Do not put it off
- Waiting for a better time is dangerous.
- Feelings of conviction may fade.
- Special times to seek God
- Youth
- The Sabbath
- Times of trouble
- Times of spiritual awakening
- Times when conscience is stirred
- Final appeal
- Do not waste the opportunity.
- “Now is the accepted time.”
This sermon is edited from William Jay’s devotional, Morning and Evening Exercises (January 1, Evening), first published in 1854. The full PDF format is available here. The Rev. William Jay (6 May 1769 – 27 December 1853) was an English Congregationalist minister. During his ministry, he became a popular pulpit orator, author, scholar, and one of C.H. Spurgeon’s favourite preachers. Jay’s writing is warm and devotional.
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2026-07-21
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