1. How did the gospel spread in the 1st century?
God had a plan implemented through the apostles – Mark 16:15,16; Matthew 28:19,20

2. Where do we fit in this work?
Acts 5:42 “in every house”
Early Christians used their homes to powerfully teach individuals
IF you had to suddenly move & completely start over, would you have time to tell other about the Lord? Acts 8:3,4
There is a reason why these Christians could do this – The gospel was a part of them – if you came to know them you would hear the gospel!

3. Where do we fit in this work?
How many of you see this work as yours?
Have you built a biblical faith in your life?
We must be committed to building a strong foundation for our own faith
The issue is not how much knowledge and experience I possess
Where does successful teaching come from?
It comes from a heart of faith
2 Corinthians 8:1,2

4. Two Examples During Christ’s Ministry
Would you have sent a previously mad, demon possessed man back to his people?
Mark 5:17-20; Luke 8:40
What made this man successful?
How many of you have a greater knowledge than this man?
John 4:25-30 – “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did”
Would you use this woman in evangelism?

5. Resurrection of Christ the Foundation of Evangelism
They heard the evidence and were changed – Acts 2:32; 3:14,15; 13:27-31
Genuine faith is never a blind faith – Hebrews 11:1
Resurrection and Judgment assured – Acts 17:30,31; 2 Corinthians 4:13,14
We are also raised because of our faith in the resurrection – Colossians 2:12-13
Could you teach someone unsure Bible is from God, Jesus is the son of God? 1Peter 3:15

6. We Must Have A Clear Understanding of the Grace of God
What ultimately are we teaching?
We want others to trust in God
Love of God brings men to God – Psalm 36:7; 1 Peter 2:1-3; 1 John 4:19
Must center on the cross of Christ – Galatians 6:14; Philippians 3:7-9
Must have a clear view of where we stand before God or we will present a false view of the life of a Christian- 1 John 4:17-19

7. We Need to Change How We See This World
We will respond when we clearly see the need – Hebrews 11:24-27
What if we lived in Samaria at the time of the Syrian siege? – 2 Kings 6:24,25
Have you ever really been hungry?
If your could feed the starving, would you?
Four leprous men find an empty camp – 2Kings 7:4,5

8. We Must Believe That There Is A Hell
When was the last time you seriously considered the Bible teaching on Hell? – Mark 9:42-48; 2 Corinthians 5:10,11
IF we really believe this, what will be in our hearts when we see those whom we love? James 2:14-17
We need a sense of urgency! John 4:34-38

9. We Need Real Leadership in Evangelism
What are we really committed to? – Matthew 6:22-24
It means that you will pursue it
It means that you will build associates based on that commitment
It means that your greatest joy will come from successes in this cause – Luke 15:4-7

10. We Need Real Leadership in Evangelism
The church is filled with committed people - but committed to what?
Real leadership will provide training – 2 Timothy 2:2
Best training done in the home and in actual studies

11. Let Your First Fruit in Evangelism Be Your Own Soul
Revelation 3:19.20
How man need to rediscover the joy of their salvation? Psalm 51:10-13
This is the greatest work we can be a part of
Are you ready to pursue it?