How to lead an evangelistic lifestyle? Done by Andrew Amir

What is Evangelism? Evangelism is: “Bringing Christ to others.” A LIFESTYLE, a message I deliver to: Everyone Everywhere All the time Not out of obligation but out of Love.  1 Corinth 9:16 What I live is what I preach & what I preach is what I live: Acts 1:1 “The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach” Evangelism is: “Bringing Christ to others.” Evangelism is: “Discipleship” If you are a Christian and you don’t witness to Christ, you are not a Christian!

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: Obey with NO excuses: The Holy Spirit  Hebrews 3:15 “Today, if you will hear His voice, Do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion.” The Word of God  Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two- edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Father of Confession: “Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, at those who must give account.” Heb 13:17 Church Order: “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That good thing which

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: "Obedience is the grave of your own will, but from it rises humility." St. John Climacus John 14: 15 “If you love Me, keep My commandments. Mission starts from where you are Isaiah 6:8 “"Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I! Send me.”

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: Make Contacts: Jesus approached Zacchaeus: “Jesus came to the place, He looked up and saw him, and said to him ‘Zacchaeus, make haste and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” Luke 19:5 Jesus went to the Samaritan woman: “He needed to go through Samaria” “A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, ‘Give ME a drink.” Jesus entered into Peter’s boat: “He said to Simon, Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”

Discover their stories The 3D approach: Develop Friendships Discern Next steps Discover their stories

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: See the people the way God sees them:

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: See people the way God sees them: Matthew 9:36 “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.” The look & attitude of Jesus towards the sinful women. 3 ways to fight Judgmental thoughts: (St. Theophan) Meditate on own sins Meditate on beauty of Heaven Meditate on eternal hell

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: See people the way God sees them: The question is HOW? Matthew 25:34 “I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.” “Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me”

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: Live the life of the 2nd Mile: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two.” Matthew 5:41 Jesus went out of his way to go to the Samaritan woman! “He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” 2 Corinth 5:15 “If we move out of ourselves, whom do we encounter? We meet God and our neighbor.” St. Theophan

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: Live a life of Prayer: “Don’t forget to pray, it is the life of the soul.” St. Nikon of Optina “Prayer is action, to pray is to be highly effective. It is by speaking a foreign language that one learn it, and by praying one learns to pray.” “Prayer is food for the soul & light for the mind.”

How to lead an Evangelistic Lifestyle: Learn how to share Christ: “Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ.” 2 Cor 5 Learn about Your Country (Heaven) “He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, We have found the Messiah” John 1:41 Simplicity & Zeal for Christ “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” John 4:29 Be bold “Philip opened his mouth & beginning at this Scripture preached Jesus to him.” Acts 8:35 Study the Scriptures & church fathers

Recap: Evangelism is a LIFESTYLE, a message I deliver to: Everyone Everywhere All the time Not out of obligation but out of Love. Evangelism is: Bringing Christ to others + Discipleship! Obey with no excuses Make Contacts See the people the way God sees them Live the life of the 2nd mile Live a life of prayer Learn how to share Christ

Thank You  Conclusion: “The life of a missionary is not strewn with roses, in fact more with thorns, but with it all, it is a life full of happiness & joy only when you think you are doing the same work which Jesus was doing when He was on earth & that you are fulfilling Jesus commandant “Go & teach all nations.” Mother Teresa Thank You 