1. MISSION: Possible!!!

2. Our Mission: To grow fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ!

3. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; 1.Pray Continually

4. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; 1.Pray Continually 2.Study God’s Word

5. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; 1.Pray Continually 2.Study God’s Word 3.Actively Serve Christ

6. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; 1.Pray Continually 2.Study God’s Word 3.Actively Serve Christ 4.Encourage and Support One Another

7. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; 1.Pray Continually 2.Study God’s Word 3.Actively Serve Christ 4.Encourage and Support One Another 5.Share the Hope of Christ

8. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; Encourage and Support One Another

9. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

10. Encouragement is important: 1.It helps us keep the faith

11. Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13

12. Encouragement is important: 1.It helps us keep the faith 2.It is so powerful

13. Proverbs 12:18 “Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

14. “A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” Proverbs 11:25

15. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Hebrews 10:24

16. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25

17. Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ; Share the Hope of Christ

18. Sharing the Hope of Christ is… Evangelism

19. THE SURVEY SAYS … 95% of evangelical Christians admitted that they had never led anyone to the Lord.

20. God has told the church to share the Hope of Christ with the world… Matthew 28:19-20

21. 1 Peter 3:15 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

22. Myths about Evangelism (sharing your faith)

23. Myths about Evangelism (sharing your faith) 1.All evangelists are obnoxious and pushy.

24. Myths about Evangelism (sharing your faith) 1.All evangelists are obnoxious and pushy. 2.You have to do it all at once.

25. Myths about Evangelism (sharing your faith) 1.All evangelists are obnoxious and pushy. 2.You have to do it all at once. 3.If we make one mistake we’ve turned someone off from Christianity forever.

26. Girl Scouts smile a lot and they do good deeds and service for others… so that certainly can’t be all there is to witnessing for Christ. We’re presenting more than cookies…

27. Myths about Evangelism (sharing your faith) 4.If we aren’t perfect we can’t lead others to Christ.

28. I had always thought I should cover up my doubts and problems because if she knew me she wouldn’t become a Christian. Becky Pippert

29. But the more open and transparent I was, the more real Jesus became to her. She saw the real me and that gave the gospel more power, not less. Becky Pippert

30. Poor Approaches

31. 1.Remaining detached

32. Poor Approaches 1.Remaining detached 2.Getting caught up in legalism

33. Poor Approaches 1.Remaining detached 2.Getting caught up in legalism 3.Failing to present a clear and honest picture of Christianity

34. Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Luke 9:23

35. Good Approaches

36. 1.Follow the example that Jesus gave us

37. They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. Mark 10:46

38. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" Mark 10:47

39. Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out even more loudly, "Son of David, have mercy on me!" Mark 10:48

40. Jesus stood still and said, "Call him here." And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; get up, he is calling you." Mark 10:49

41. So throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus. Then Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?" The blind man said to him, "My teacher, let me see again." Mark 10:50-51

42. Jesus said to him, "Go; your faith has made you well." Immediately he regained his sight and followed him on the way. Mark 10:52

43. Good Approaches 1.Follow the example that Jesus gave us 2.Being concerned with people

44. Becky Pippert

45. “He failed to get to know them as individuals and to show them the love that Jesus shows us.”

46. To share the hope of Christ we need to.. Focus on people and get out and get to know them like Jesus did.

47. Good Approaches 1.Follow the example that Jesus gave us 2.Being concerned with people 3.Share your testimony.

48. All Christians have a Testimony Jesus Gave Us One!

49. Your Testimony 1.What your life was like before you had a personal relationship with Christ.

50. Your Testimony 1.What your life was like before you had a personal relationship with Christ. 2.How did you come into a personal relationship with Christ. Share your testimony.

51. Your Testimony 3.What was your life like after you accepted Christ into your life.

52. Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Acts 4:29

53. We will not share the hope of Christ, we will not be evangelists unless we pray for boldness.

54. 1 Peter 3:15 Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.

55. Our Mission: To grow fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ!