Purpose of EvangelismMark 16:15

Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”

Evangelism is a word that is not well liked:¨ For the lost: They don’t like to be bothered¨ For the saved: It puts them out of their

comfort zone

Matthew 4:19 – “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

Matthew 28:19,20 – “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel unto them.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

Luke 24:47 – “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

John 20:21 – “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

I. You were Made for a Mission

I Corinthians 9:16 – “Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.”

I. You were Made for a Mission¨ How can I fulfill this purpose in my life?

Confrontational approach / Peter Intellectual approach / Paul Testimonial approach / The blind man Interpersonal approach / Matthew Invitational approach/ The Samaritan

Woman Service approach / Dorcas

I. You were Made for a Mission¨ The mission of evangelism is a wonderful

privilege Your mission has eternal significance Your mission gives your life meaning Your mission brings lasting joy

II. You are Sent with a Message¨ Your life message includes:

Your testimony Lessons you’ve learned Sharing godly passions Telling the good news

1. We are here to magnify His glory / Worship

2. We are here to be a member of His family / Fellowship

3. We are here to model His character / Discipleship

4. We are here to minister His grace / Ministry

5. We are here to be a messenger of the good news / Evangelism

Matthew 16:18 – “I will build my church”