There are countless ways that Christians and churches can reach out with the gospel. People all over the world are sharing Christ one-on-one; in large gatherings; and through the media, radio, TV, Bible translations, podcasts, YouTube, TikTok, and the Internet. There is one gospel but many ways to share it. Equipping People for Evangelism It …
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Evangelism is usually a process of sowing the seed of the gospel. That takes the pressure off our having to “seal the deal” and keeps us from being discouraged if a person does not receive Christ immediately. It is the Holy Spirit who convicts people of their need for Christ, but it is our responsibility …
Fear is one of the main reasons people don’t witness. I was teaching evangelism at a church, and one of the attendees raised her hand and said, “I agree with what you have said, but how do you get rid of the fear?” I said, “You don’t. You need to do evangelism, and then you’ll …
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. —Acts 1:8 ESV “Jerusalem” refers to those who are closest to you—family, coworkers, neighbors, people you hang out with. “All Judea …
I’m an Atheist An atheist believes that nothing × nobody = everything. Sam Chan recommends Tim Keller’s book Making Sense of God because it focuses on the reasons we need to believe in the existence of God. Anthony Flew, probably the most respected atheist of the last 100 years, changed from atheism after studying DNA …
What Is Apologetics? In the book Therefore Stand, Wilbur Smith defines apologetics as “a verbal defense, a speech in defense of what one has done or a truth which one believes.” First Peter 3:15 says, “But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you …
What’s Your Style? In the book Becoming a Contagious Christian by Mark Mittelberg and Lee Strobel are six evangelistic styles: (1) direct (Peter in Acts 2); (2) intellectual or apologetical (Paul in Acts 17); (3) testimonial (blind man in John 9); (4) interpersonal or friendship (Luke 5:27–29); (5) invitational (Andrew told Peter, “We have found …
Every day we have conversations about things such as sports, hobbies, health, diets, politics, finances, weather, shopping, family, children, pets—you name it. I recently was at the airport, and standing next to me was a man in a suit who looked like he worked there. I asked him if he worked at the airport, and …
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Be Humble and Positive Paul said in Philippians 2:5, “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond servant.” Humility and patience with people …
I. BEFORE I RECEIVED CHRIST II. HOW YOU RECEIVED CHRIST OR BECAME A CHRISTIAN III. AFTER YOU BECAME A CHRISTIAN, WHAT CHANGES OCCURRED OR HOW DID GOD MEET YOUR NEEDS? Favorite Bible verse: PERSONAL TESTIMONY THEMES Pick one main theme THEMES/PROBLEMS HOW CHRIST ANSWEREDTHIS NEED EMOTIONAL THEME Worries/Anxiety Inner Peace Grief Comfort and Joy Stress/Burnout …