1. Saving the Thessalonians: A Blueprint for Evangelism
In 1 Thessalonians 2:1-11, Paul reflects back on the conversion of the Thessalonians, and in so doing gives us a virtual blueprint for evangelism today.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-11

2. Keys to Effective Evangelism (1 Thessalonians 2:1-11)
Prior bad experiences did not keep Paul from evangelizing (2:1-2; Acts 16:16-24)
The content and intent of the preaching was pure and good (2:3; Matthew 23:15; Galatians 4:17; 2 Peter 2:18; 2 Timothy 3:6)

3. Keys to Effective Evangelism (1 Thessalonians 2:1-11)
Paul preached to please God (2:4; Gal. 1:10)
Paul had no carnal tactics or ambitions (2:5-6)
No flattery (Proverbs 29:5; Romans 16:18)
No covetousness (2 Peter 2:3)
No personal glory.

4. Keys to Effective Evangelism (1 Thessalonians 2:1-11)
Gently imparting the gospel (2:7-8, 11)
Giving of self to develop genuine relationships (2:8-9)
Living an exemplary life (2:10)
Let us be, “blameless and harmless, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom ye are seen as lights in the world, holding forth the word of life…” (Philippians 2:15-16)