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Evangelism

Evangelism Being Good Gardeners

Evangelism In The Early Church Mt 28:18-20, Great Commission

Evangelism In The Early Church Acts 2, Apostles Phil 1:12-13, Paul Acts 8:1-4, Christians spread the word Acts 11:19, Christians spread the word

Evangelism Recognizing Our Opportunities Ezk 3:17-21, Ezekiel's Responsibility Learning from Conversions in Acts God Left the Gospel in Man’s Hands to Spread and to Teach

Evangelism Poll: How / Why did you come to attend your church? I had a special need - 2% I just walked in - 3% I like the minister - 6% I visited there - 1% I like the Bible classes - 5% I attended a gospel meeting - 0.5% I liked the programs - 3% A friend or relative influenced me - 79%

Evangelism Establishing Credibility Apostles had Holy Spirit Jn 14:26, 16:7-13, Comforter the Holy Spirit Promised Mk 16:17-18, signs given Acts 2, Holy Spirit came upon the Apostles and they began preaching

Evangelism Establishing Credibility We have the Bible Result of the Holy Spirit’s Work Our Reputation Caution against minimizing this effect

Evangelism “The best argument for Christianity is Christians” “What you ARE speaks so loudly, I can’t hear what you are SAYING.”

Evangelism II Pet 1:5-11, add to.. Gal 5:22-23, Fruit of Spirit Love (Agape) for Fellow Man Sincerity Honesty Patience Endurance

Evangelism Being Good Gardeners I Cor 3:6, Paul planted, Apollos watered; God gave increase Acts 14:21-22, returned to strengthen the disciples

Evangelism Gardening – Reasonable Goals Start Where They Are Soil Preparation Seed Planters Full Grown Plant Listen vs. talking Recognizing where they are in knowledge and spiritually

Evangelism Being Good Gardeners Goal: Progress