2. Christianity Contagious Part 2

3. A person’s coming to Christ is like a chain with many links.

4. We do not have to feel that we individually carry the full burden of evangelism. God has not called us to only be the last link, just to be a link.

5. We need to intentionally become partners with other Christians, linking our strengths and abilities in order to lead people to Christ.

6. An Equation For Evangelism

7. HP An Equation For Evangelism

8. HP + CP An Equation For Evangelism

9. HP + CP + CC An Equation For Evangelism

10. HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism

11. High Potency HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism

12. Close Proximity HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism

13. Clear Communication HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism

14. Maximum Impact An Equation For Evangelism HP + CP + CC = MI

15. Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. Matthew 5:13-16 You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.

16. Matthew 5:13-16 You are the light of the world — like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see. Matthew 5:13-16 You are the light of the world — like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night for all to see.

17. Matthew 5:13-16 Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all. Matthew 5:13-16 Don’t hide your light under a basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it shine for all.

18. Matthew 5:13-16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. Matthew 5:13-16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.

19. What Does Salt Do? It makes us thirsty It enhances food by adding flavor It can be used to preserve food What Does Salt Do? It makes us thirsty It enhances food by adding flavor It can be used to preserve food

20. What Does Salt Do? Which meaning did Jesus have in mind? What Does Salt Do? Which meaning did Jesus have in mind?

21. What Does Salt Do? Which meaning did Jesus have in mind? We don’t know! What Does Salt Do? Which meaning did Jesus have in mind? We don’t know!

22. What Does Salt Do? Most of all, salt must have high potency and be in close proximity to have an effect What Does Salt Do? Most of all, salt must have high potency and be in close proximity to have an effect

23. What Does Salt Do? Both components are necessary if we want to be the “salt of the earth” and have a spiritual impact on our friends! What Does Salt Do? Both components are necessary if we want to be the “salt of the earth” and have a spiritual impact on our friends!

24. High Potency Christians have 3 Essential Traits High Potency Christians have 3 Essential Traits

25. 1.Authenticity 2.Compassion 3.Sacrifice 1.Authenticity 2.Compassion 3.Sacrifice

26. Authenticity Authentic Identity Authentic Emotional Life Authentic Confession Authentic Conviction Authenticity Authentic Identity Authentic Emotional Life Authentic Confession Authentic Conviction

27. Compassion “Compassion Busters” Where you live How you live How you give What you’ve received Compassion “Compassion Busters” Where you live How you live How you give What you’ve received

28. Sacrifice Sacrifice of time Sacrifice of resources Sacrifice of lifestyle Sacrifice Sacrifice of time Sacrifice of resources Sacrifice of lifestyle

29. Close Proximity Relationships Jesus spent most of His time with sinners! Close Proximity Relationships Jesus spent most of His time with sinners!

30. Relationship Barriers Biblical issues Spiritual danger Risking your reputation Personal discomfort Relationship Barriers Biblical issues Spiritual danger Risking your reputation Personal discomfort

31. Barrier Breakers Throw a Matthew party! Involve others in your everyday activities Use “strategic consumerism” Barrier Breakers Throw a Matthew party! Involve others in your everyday activities Use “strategic consumerism”

32. MOST IMPORTANT BE YOURSELF MOST IMPORTANT BE YOURSELF

33. Six Styles of Evangelism Confrontational Intellectual Testimonial Six Styles of Evangelism Confrontational Intellectual Testimonial

34. Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal

35. Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Invitational Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Invitational

36. Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Invitational Serving Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Invitational Serving

37. HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism

38. HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism Salt

39. HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism

40. HP + CP + CC = MI An Equation For Evangelism Light

41. What Does Light Do? It makes things visible and helps us see them for what they really are What Does Light Do? It makes things visible and helps us see them for what they really are

42. What Does Light Do? In the Biblical sense, “light” means “illuminating” God’s truth to others (both attractively and clearly) What Does Light Do? In the Biblical sense, “light” means “illuminating” God’s truth to others (both attractively and clearly)

43. What Does Light Do? This is the “clear communication” part of our equation! What Does Light Do? This is the “clear communication” part of our equation!

44. What Does Light Do? Our light can’t be covered up or people will be left guessing what it is that sets us apart What Does Light Do? Our light can’t be covered up or people will be left guessing what it is that sets us apart

45. What Does Light Do? To achieve “maximum impact” we need all three parts of the evangelism equation! What Does Light Do? To achieve “maximum impact” we need all three parts of the evangelism equation!

46. Next Week: Initiating Spiritual Conversations Next Week: Initiating Spiritual Conversations

47. Christianity Contagious