Evangelism Matters

EVANGELISMMATTERS

Crofts Hill Church of God 7th Day

Prepared and presented by: Alicea Samaru – Brown

© July 2013

Each one , Reach oneBabbie Mason

Today a man is somewhere proclaiming the good newsWinning families to Jesus all around his neighborhoodHe tells them that God is able to make their house a homeHe wants to win his world for Christ, but he can't do it alone

But each one can reach oneAs we follow after Christ we all can lead oneWe can lead one to the SaviourAnd together we can tell the world that Jesus is the wayIf we each one reach one

The message is unchanging, "Go ye into all the world"And share the love of Jesus far away or door to doorYou see, just like somebody told you that Jesus loves you soYou must tell someone, who will tell someone, Until the whole world knows

So will you go and laborWill you hold high your lightOne by one and two by twoWe can win our world for Jesus Christ And each one can reach oneAs we follow after Christ we all can lead oneWe can lead one to the SaviourAnd together we can tell the world that Jesus is the wayIf we each one reach one

A Message in a Song

The Master – Who sent us?The Mission- What we are called to do?The Message- The word to be delivered ( must be decoded)The Motive –Why should we deliver the message?The Masses- Who will receive the message?

What is evangelism? (Definition)

Evangelism is about God. God creates the people, design the

message, gives instructions, prepares hearts, saves souls. He is the initiator, and the planner.Evangelism is a process.

It takes time.Evangelism is about people.

Who can save these people?

GOD CAN

What evangelism means

Evangelism literally means ‘proclamation of the Gospel’ The ‘Good News’ and practically implies responding to the ‘Great commission given by the Lord Jesus Christ according to Mathew 28.18-20

Why Evangelize? ReasonWe were commission to-

Matthew 28:18-20It is the will of God for all to be saved- John 3:16-17We are ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5:20We know the terror of God-

2 Corinthians 5: 11 The church grows.

To whom should we evangelize?

All nations – Matthew 28:18-20All nations include your family members, enemies, friends, co-workers, old boy/girl friends, children, gun men, thieves, go- go dancers, obeah workers, prime ministers, members of parliament, doctors, lawyers (every person on earth)Class or status does not matter.

Would you evangelize to these people?

When should we evangelize? ( Time)

Any time you see a person is an evangelism opportunity.So , you don’t see people every day send an e-mail, a text, make a phone call, write a note.

Visualize it!!!!!!!! Do it.

Where should we evangelize? ( place)

Evangelism starts at HOME.However, it can take place anywhere at the beach, at the bus stop, in a shop, at church , just about anywhere.Jesus did it by a well once, which was quiet out of the norm.

Visualize it!!!!!!!! Do it

How should we evangelize? ( strategy)

Personal evangelism is the same as one to one (each one, reach one)

Jesus did it !!!! St. John 4:1-9Jesus and the Samaritan woman

Jesus initiates the conversationJesus begins from what is known to her which is waterJesus instills in her a curiosity with regard to the gift of God, and what she does know, living waterJesus speaks about her sinJesus acknowledges in simple terms that He is the Messiah

Phillip did it.Acts 8:26-40

Phillip and the Eunuch

Phillip is led by the angel and the SpiritPhillip immediately responds to the leading of the SpiritPhillip has no specific, prepared messagePhillip initiates the conversationPhillip explains the Word of God

Hindrances to evangelism

Fear – Solution-2Timothy 1:7Lack of Confidence- Solution-Philippians 4:13Excuses- to whom much is given much requires.Add to the list.

Process to go - Evangelize

Get close to God yourself.Pray regularly.Live Christ –likeAccept people for who they are- just fish themBuild strong relationship with themInvest your life in themLet God do the saving.

Evangelism involves spiritual warfare

We wrestle not against flesh and blood

Be Prepared

Put on the whole armour

Are you Ready ?

On your markGet setGo – EVANGELIZERescue the perishing care for the dying

SUCCESSFUL EVANGELIZING