1. Practically Communicating the Gospel June 2, 2010

2. Overview Elements of Communication Icebreakers Hot Topics How to Effectively Communicate Discussion

3. Three Elements of Communication Verbal –Something that can be heard, concerned with words; not content or ideas. Non-verbal –Involving signaling and movements; not involving sounds or words Tone –The manner of speaking that shows the attitude of the speaker.

4. Examples of Verbal Communication The Bible---1 st Century The Sermon on the Mount –Matthew 5-7 Jesus’ Parables –Sower Lost Sheep –Vineyard Wedding Feast –Talents Mina –Rich Fool Mustard Seed

5. Non-Verbal Communication Smiling/Frowning Gesturing Rolling Eyes Touch –Shaking Hands –Hugging –Patting on Back –Touching Arm The Bible—Today –Written Copies The 10 Commandments –Exodus 34:28 Jesus Walking on Water –Matthew 14:25-31 Woman at the Well –John 4 Zacchaeus –Luke 19 ExamplesBiblical Examples

6. How can we promote God’s word, without saying a word? Smiling (Be Happy) Shaking Hands Prayer Sending Things –Cards –Notes –Food Handout Invitations Be There for Others Lend a Helping Hand

7. Tone “You catch more flies with honey than vineger.” –Savannah, come here. –SAVANNAH, COME HERE!!!!!! Proverbs 15:1, –“A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” Proverbs 16:21 –“The wise in the heart will be called prudent, And the sweetness of the lips increases learning.”

8. Don’t Be Fooled Nonverbal (Body Language)------55% Tone (How You Say IT)-----------38% Verbal (What You Say)------------7%

9. Ice Breakers Definition John 8:32 –“And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” Matthew 26:64 –Jesus said to him, “It is as you said, nevertheless I say to you….” II Thessalonians 3:10 –“If anyone will not work, neither shall he eat.”

10. Ice Breakers---Laughter Johnny Getting a Wife Adams Clothing Church Bulletins For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs. Ladies don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things around that house that are not worth keeping. Don’t forget to bring your husbands.” The sermon this morning, “Jesus Walks on Water,” the sermon tonight, “Searching for Jesus.” Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday. Please use the back door. Weight Watchers will meet at 7 p.m. Please use the large double doors at the side entrance.

11. Hot Topics—Better Preparing Ourselves Examples –Baptism –Mechanical Instruments –Snakes in Service –The Lords Supper –Miracles Today Speaking in Tongues Prophesying Healing the Sick –Once Saved, Always Saved –Saved by Faith Be Prepared-----II Timothy 2:15

12. Do’s of Effective Communication Point to the Scriptures –I Peter 4:11 Be on the Same Level Listen –James 1:19 –“You aint learning nothing when you’re doing all the talking.”—Lyndon Johnson –Proverbs 22:17 Ecclesiastes 3:7 Ask Questions –Examples of Christ Luke 2:49 Sermon on the Mount

13. Do Not’s of Effective Communication Be Hot Tempered –Proverbs 18:13 –Proverbs 12:16 –Proverbs 15:1 Belittle Make it About ME/YOU

14. What Can I Do to More Efficiently Plant Seed for God? Challenge Ourselves Challenge Each Other Share Success Stories