1. Part 23: Alone In The City Acts 17v16 – 18v1 Steve Petch Sunday 26 th May 2013

2. ““One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want.” Proverbs 11v24 “Honour the Lord from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine.” Proverbs 3v9-10

3. Who finds evangelism easy? What do you think are the most effective evangelistic methods? Who first told you about Jesus?

7. How can I ever be that clever?

8. The challenges Paul faced: 1.He was on his own 2.The city was full of idols

9. Some idols in our culture: Money/Possessions Total Sexual Freedom Individuality “My Rights” Education Celebrity Relativism Secular Humanism Science as absolute fact Tolerance Status And many more …

10. The challenges Paul faced: 1.He was on his own 2.The city was full of idols 3.The culture was closed to the gospel “All ways lead to god” “No such thing as absolute truth” “Spiritual vs physical”

11. Some extra challenges from our culture: Hostility to organised religion Christianity – for elderly/feeble/stupid Vague spirituality is good Claiming your belief is true is arrogant Science is neutral fact; religion is evil “Christian morality is bad” No absolute moral law – no sin, guilt or shame

12. The challenges Paul faced: 1.He was on his own 2.The city was full of idols 3.The culture was closed to the gospel 4.His message was laughed at 5.His results were poor

13. Paul knew his calling: “PAUL … “An apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God … “Sent not by men but by God …”

14. Our calling: “YOUR NAME … “A born again child of God “Appointed to be a witness for Jesus “Sent and empowered not by men, but by the Holy Spirit”

15. Three things to help in your evangelism: 1.Next Sunday – Paul in Corinth 2.June 5 th – 9 th, Southampton: Park Life 3.August 22 nd – 26 th, Westpoint: Michael Ramsden

16. Part 23: Alone In The City Acts 17v16 – 18v1 Steve Petch Sunday 26 th May 2013