BE REAL …… BECAUSE FAKE IS JUST HARD WORK ! In a world where you can be ANYBODY….. be YOURSELF !

1 Corinthians 12:11 “ the Holy Spirit distributes spiritual gifts to each person, just as He determines”…. So therefore, trust Him to bring change in people’s lives

6 Biblical styles of “Making Jesus known” Acknowledgement to Bill Hybels, “Becoming a contagious Christian”

1. Peter’s CONFRONTATIONAL approach Matthew 16:15 – You are the Messiah Acts 5:3, 9-14 – Ananias & Sapphira Acts 2 – Pentecost – Preaches & 3000 are added to the Kingdom

2. Paul’s INTELLECTUAL approach Acts 17 – The philosophers in Athens Acts 26:24-29 – Festus & King Agrippa

3. The Blind Man’s TESTIMONIAL approach We ALL have a story worth telling. John 9:25, “ One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see.”

4. Matthew’s (Levi) INTERPERSONAL (Friendship) approach Luke 5:29 – Threw a big party for all his mates to meet Jesus. The vantage point of friendship gives us the highest possibility of influence in the lives of others.

Primary Influences in the lives of those who come to know Christ 1% - Crusades – tents outreaches 1% - Visitations – cold calling 1% - A Crisis in their life 3% - Cold church contact – flyer in post box 3% - A church community event 5% - Through Sunday School 6% - A relationship with a pastor/leader 80% - Friendship with a Christian!!!!

5. The Samaritan Women’s INVITATIONAL approach John 4: 29 & – Come see a man…. Jesus NEVER told her to go invite/call anybody. 25% of unbelievers would visit if you invited them. When last did you invite somebody to church/community?

6. Dorcas/Tabitha’s SERVICE approach Our Mercy Ministry teams operate in this way. Acts 9:36, “… she was always doing good & helping the poor ”

Summary 1 Corinthians 12:12, “ just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is in Christ.” 1. Our tongue – Peter’s Confrontational style 2. Our Mind/Brain – Paul’s Intellectual style 3. Our eyes – The Blind man’s Testimonial style 4. Our Arms – Matthew’s Friendship style 5. Our Feet – The Samaritan Women’s Invitational style 6. Our Hands – Dorcas’ Service style