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FRIDAY, JUNE 22nd, 2018

SOUL WINNING: HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST WITH OTHERS. PART II

Bishop Fred W. Washington. Senior Pastor Pastor Demetrius A. Chester, Facilitator

From “3 Keys To Sharing Your Faith” By: The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

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And He said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” —Matthew 4:19 (ESV)

When Jesus walked the earth, he took ordinary people and showed them how to be evangelists—fishers of men. Today, through the power of the Holy Spirit, ordinary people are still spreading the Good News about Jesus. And just like 2,000 years ago, it’s not always easy. Still, every follower of Christ is called to share the Gospel. Here are some ways to get started.

1. Identify your mission field. (It may be closer than you think!)

Have you ever heard the expression, “Bloom where you’re planted”? That’s what God wants us to do with the Gospel—make the most of our circumstances and reflect His love to everyone around us. You don’t have to be a pastor or missionary to tell people about Jesus, either; just think of all the people around you in need of hope.

Psalm 96:3 tells us to “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” Keep your eyes open for people you can talk to and ways you can connect the conversation with Christ. Catch up with a family member by phone or text message. Use social media to encourage a friend. Let a coworker know you are praying for him or her. Take dinner to a neighbor in need. Ask a cashier how their day is going and really listen. Be intentional about forming relationships with people around you.

One more tip, and this is a biggie: Don’t underestimate the power of prayer. As Billy Graham once said, “Prayer is crucial in evangelism: … No matter how logical our arguments or how fervent our appeals, our words will accomplish nothing unless God’s Spirit prepares the way.”

Our Mission Field: Surrounding Community

Homes Around Us Businesses, Parks, Community Venues etc.

2. Focus on the Gospel. (It’s all about the GOSPEL)

Billy Graham has said, “I do not have to make the Gospel relevant; it is always relevant in any part of the world … [and] I must get the whole Gospel in [every] sermon.”

The Gospel has power to transform lives. If you’re short on time and want to explain the Good News in a nutshell, share John 3:16: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”

There are also things you can do to show your faith over time:

§ Live a consistent, Christ-centered life.

§ Be a friend and a good listener.

§ The Holy Spirit gives us power to share the Gospel (Acts 1:8). Pray He will give you opportunities to share your faith.

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§ Avoid arrogance and preachiness.

Remember, we’re all sinners in need of a Savior. Try to see people as God sees them—as treasured creations made in His image and loved unconditionally. When we see others that way, we will want to follow God’s command to share the hope of the Gospel (Matthew 28:19-20).

3. Share true stories of God’s power.

No matter how “ordinary” yours may seem, we’ve all got a story to tell and you never know what it can mean to someone until you share it. Jesus often talked in parables, so people could better grasp God’s plans, instructions and power. In the same way, you can use personal experiences and stories to relate to others and tell them about Christ.

Keep in mind, though, that most people will only give you a few minutes to get your point across. So you don’t ramble on and on, try writing down your story—focusing on a few key points. Ask God to give you guidance as you write (James 1:5-6). These questions may also help you narrow your testimony down to three minutes or so:

• What was life like before you accepted Christ?

• How did you receive Christ? What did you hear? How did you respond? Why did you choose to put your trust in Christ? Try to mention a Bible verse or two but be careful not to overwhelm your listener.

• How has life changed since accepting Christ? It’s OK if you stumbled or struggled in the past. The important thing is to be honest and relatable here.

4. Putting it all together

§ Stay prayerful at all times § Don't let fear paralyze you! Remember you have power! (Acts 1:8) § Identify who you are going to engage with § Introduce yourself and what church you are from § Share church invitation card, invite them to church § Share the Gospel (7 Steps to the kingdom) § Offer prayer

***These steps have no particular order and are subject to change. Stay prayerful and remember think souls win souls***

5. Role Play Activity 6. Assignment Of Teams

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Summer Workshop Training & Soul Winning Schedule (Subject to change) *Locations & Targeted Areas For Soul Winning Will Be Determined*

Training & Workshop Schedule Friday, June 8th 7:30pm – Soul Winning Part I: What Is It? The Do’s & The Don’ts

Friday, June 22nd, 7:30pm – Soul Winning Part II: How To Share Your Faith In Jesus Christ With Others Friday, July 13th 7:30pm – Workshop TBD Friday, July 20th 7:30pm – Workshop TBD Friday, July 27th 7:30pm – Workshop TBD

Friday, August 17th 7:30pm – Workshop TBD Friday, August 24th 7:30pm – Workshop TBD Friday, August 31st 7:30pm – Workshop TBD

Outreach & Soul Winning Schedule (Saturdays) Saturday, June 23rd 12pm-2pm – During/After Church Picnic (Lake Nokomis Park)

Saturday, July 7th 10:30am (After Prayer, Praise, & Preaching) Saturday, July 28th 2pm (After Youth Church)

Saturday, August 25th 2pm (After Youth Church)

Outreach & Soul Winning Schedule (Thursdays) Thursday, July 12th 5:30pm Thursday, July 19th 5:30pm Thursday, July 26th 5:30pm

Thursday, August 16th 5:30pm Thursday, August 23rd 5:30pm Thursday, August 30th 5:30pm

GOAL: Reach 1000; Win 100

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7 Steps to the Kingdom (By Bishop Bob Jackson)

The seven steps to the Kingdom is a guide, which when correctly utilized, will assist the soul winner in efficient and effective ministry as a soul winner, as they go forth into the highways and hedges compelling souls to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ

The soul winner will begin his discourse by stating the following:

1. GREETING: "Hello, May I have one minute of your time?"

2. STATE: "Did you know that Jesus Christ is Lord? Well, He is, and He loves you and wants to be your Lord and Savior. A lot of people want to be saved but just don't know how."

3. SAY: Romans 10:9 says: "If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved."

4. ASK: "Can you say Lord Jesus?" 5. PRAY: Reach out for the candidate's hand and say:

"Let’s pray, repeat after me: Lord Jesus, forgive me for all my sins. I believe that you died on the cross, were buried, and on the third day God the Father raised you from the dead. Right now, Lord Jesus, I open the door to my HEART and I receive you, into my HEART, as my Lord and Savior.

6. QUESTION: "According to the prayer you just prayed, where is the Lord Jesus? The response should be "He's in my heart." If some other statement is given, pray again.

7. CONFIRMATION: Once the correct answer is given share: 1 John 4:4 "Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world."

NOTES

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