Purpose of Evangelism Mark 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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

You were Made for a Mission John 20:21 – “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”

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.”

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.”

You were Made for a Mission I Corinthians 9:16 – “Woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.”

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

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

You are Sent with a Message Your life message includes: Your testimony Lessons you’ve learned Sharing godly passions Telling the good news

We are here to magnify His glory / Worship We are here to be a member of His family / Fellowship We are here to model His character / Discipleship We are here to minister His grace / Ministry We are here to be a messenger of the good news / Evangelism

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