christianity contagious part 2 a person’s coming to christ is like a chain with many links
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Christianity
ChristianityContagious
Contagious
Part 2
A person’s coming to Christ is like a chain
with many links.
We do not have to feel that we individually carry the full
burden of evangelism. God has not called us to only be
the last link, justto be a link.
We need to intentionally become partners with other
Christians, linking our strengths and abilities in
order to leadpeople to Christ.
An Equation For Evangelism
HPAn Equation For
Evangelism
HP + CPAn Equation For
Evangelism
HP + CP + CC
An Equation For Evangelism
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
HighPotency
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
CloseProximity
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
ClearCommunication
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
MaximumImpact
An Equation For Evangelism
HP + CP + CC = MI
Matthew 5:13-16You are the salt of the
earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?
Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown
out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
Matthew 5:13-16You are the salt of the
earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?
Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown
out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
Matthew 5:13-16
You are the light of the world — like a city on a
mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.
Matthew 5:13-16
You are the light of the world — like a city on a
mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.
Matthew 5:13-16
Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead,
put it on a stand and let it shine for all.
Matthew 5:13-16
Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead,
put it on a stand and let it shine for all.
Matthew 5:13-16
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out
for all to see, so that everyone will praise your
heavenly Father.
Matthew 5:13-16
In the same way, let your good deeds shine out
for all to see, so that everyone will praise your
heavenly Father.
What Does Salt Do?• It makes us thirsty• It enhances food by
adding flavor• It can be used to
preserve food
What Does Salt Do?• It makes us thirsty• It enhances food by
adding flavor• It can be used to
preserve food
What Does Salt Do?• Which meaning
did Jesus have in mind?
What Does Salt Do?• Which meaning
did Jesus have in mind?
What Does Salt Do?• Which meaning
did Jesus have in mind?
We don’t know!
What Does Salt Do?• Which meaning
did Jesus have in mind?
We don’t know!
What Does Salt Do?• Most of all, salt
must have high potency and be in close proximity to have an effect
What Does Salt Do?• Most of all, salt
must have high potency and be in close proximity to have an effect
What Does Salt Do?• Both components
are necessary if we want to be the “salt of the earth” and have a spiritual impact on our friends!
What Does Salt Do?• Both components
are necessary if we want to be the “salt of the earth” and have a spiritual impact on our friends!
High Potency Christians have
3Essential Traits
High Potency Christians have
3Essential Traits
1. Authenticity
2. Compassion
3. Sacrifice
1. Authenticity
2. Compassion
3. Sacrifice
Authenticity• Authentic Identity• Authentic
Emotional Life• Authentic Confession• Authentic Conviction
Authenticity• Authentic Identity• Authentic
Emotional Life• Authentic Confession• Authentic Conviction
Compassion“Compassion Busters”• Where you live• How you live• How you give• What you’ve received
Compassion“Compassion Busters”• Where you live• How you live• How you give• What you’ve received
Sacrifice• Sacrifice of time
• Sacrifice of resources
• Sacrifice of lifestyle
Sacrifice• Sacrifice of time
• Sacrifice of resources
• Sacrifice of lifestyle
Close Proximity Relationships
Jesus spent most of His time
with sinners!
Close Proximity Relationships
Jesus spent most of His time
with sinners!
Relationship Barriers• Biblical issues• Spiritual danger• Risking your
reputation• Personal discomfort
Relationship Barriers• Biblical issues• Spiritual danger• Risking your
reputation• Personal discomfort
Barrier Breakers• Throw a Matthew
party!• Involve others in your
everyday activities• Use “strategic
consumerism”
Barrier Breakers• Throw a Matthew
party!• Involve others in your
everyday activities• Use “strategic
consumerism”
MOST IMPORTANT
BE YOURSELF
MOST IMPORTANT
BE YOURSELF
Six Styles of Evangelism
ConfrontationalIntellectualTestimonial
Six Styles of Evangelism
ConfrontationalIntellectualTestimonial
Six Styles of EvangelismInterpersonal
Six Styles of EvangelismInterpersonal
Six Styles of EvangelismInterpersonalInvitational
Six Styles of EvangelismInterpersonalInvitational
Six Styles of EvangelismInterpersonalInvitational
Serving
Six Styles of EvangelismInterpersonalInvitational
Serving
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
Salt
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
Light
What Does Light Do?• It makes things
visible and helps us see them for what they really are
What Does Light Do?• It makes things
visible and helps us see them for what they really are
What Does Light Do?• In the Biblical sense,
“light” means “illuminating” God’s truth to others (both attractively and clearly)
What Does Light Do?• In the Biblical sense,
“light” means “illuminating” God’s truth to others (both attractively and clearly)
What Does Light Do?• This is the “clear
communication” part of our equation!
What Does Light Do?• This is the “clear
communication” part of our equation!
What Does Light Do?• Our light can’t be
covered up or people will be left guessing what it is that sets us apart
What Does Light Do?• Our light can’t be
covered up or people will be left guessing what it is that sets us apart
What Does Light Do?• To achieve
“maximum impact” we need all three parts of the evangelism equation!
What Does Light Do?• To achieve
“maximum impact” we need all three parts of the evangelism equation!
Next Week:
Initiating Spiritual
Conversations
Next Week:
Initiating Spiritual
Conversations
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