2017-01-15: viral - how to share the gospel

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

- Matthew 28:19-20 

How to Share the Gospel:

How to Share the Gospel:

1)Be Real

Who is weak, and I do not feel weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not inwardly burn?

- 2 Corinthians 11:29

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.

- 1 Timothy 1:15-16

How to Share the Gospel:

1)Be Real2)Love People

How to Share the Gospel:

1)Be Real2)Love PeopleBecause we loved you so much, we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well.

- 1 Thessalonians 2:8

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! 

- Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

How to Share the Gospel:

1)Be Real2)Love People3)Act Courageously

Then [Matthew] held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were eating with them.

- Luke 5:29

Approaches:

Approaches: a) Invitational

Approaches: a) Invitationalb) Confrontational

Approaches: a) Invitationalb) Confrontationalc) Intellectual

So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. 

- Acts 17:17 (NIV)

Approaches: a) Invitationalb) Confrontationalc) Intellectual d) Testimonial

How to Share the Gospel:

1)Be Real2)Love People3)Act Courageously4)Be Clear

a)The Bridge Illustration

a)The Bridge Illustrationb)D-O vs. D-O-N-E

a)The Bridge Illustrationb)D-O vs. D-O-N-Ec)God-Us-Christ-You