Evangelism
Evangelistic Prayer
When we think about sharing the Gospel with others, how should we pray? There are probably more elements to pray about than we can consider, but I want to give you a few suggestions about some prayer requests we can put at the forefront of our evangelistic prayers. As you read through these ideas, I encourage you to stop and pray. First, we each ought to pray that we have compassion for the lost. I know that one of the…
Boldness In Jesus
When you think of World War II, you probably don’t imagine men fighting with swords and bows, but for one British soldier named “Mad Jack” Churchill, fighting this way in the war was ordinary. Mad Jack was known for both his bravery and eccentric tendencies. During the war, he fought in France and then led British commando units into battle in Norway, Sicily, and other Adriatic Islands. While attacking a German fortification in France, Mad Jack is said to have…
From One Parent to Another
Earlier today I had my first one-on-one parenting skills session with my new client. It is also my first client for a new job that I started earlier this month. I was encouraged in my training to evangelize the clients and to see the job as a ministry. In the first session, I decided to start off by having the mom (let’s call her Angela) tell her story, how she got to this point where her children are in DCS…
Praying for the Harvest
Around the end of July during one of the Wednesday night Bible studies, Kyle discussed obstacles in sharing the Gospel. The study made me reflect on the places I frequent and the people I regularly see there. More importantly, the study brought to my attention that I was not praying for opportunities to share the Gospel. During my private time the following morning, I made a prayer list that included praying for opportunities to share the Gospel along with specific…
A Link in the Chain
When Jesus issued to us the call to make disciples, it was not just an individual, but also a corporate call. As part of the same universal church and even the same local church, God has given us the privilege to work in close connection with one another in our disciple making. By God’s grace, we can accomplish so much more working together than we ever could apart. We each have a unique role to play in helping each other (and…
Prompted by the Spirit
I had an appointment to perform a pest service with a client on Thursday. I texted him on Wednesday night to confirm our time frame. At that time, he had invited me to an event that evening. I told him I could not make it as I attend Bible study on Wednesday nights. He asked what denomination our church was, and I told him that we go to a Southern Baptist church called The Way. When I arrived at his…
Even A Child Can Share
Recently, as part of our “Light Of The World” campaign, we had a Gospel presentation from Ty Hall, a child within our church. May you be encouraged by hearing a little bit of that story. Q: Who did you tell about Jesus? A: My friend named Alex. Q: What were you doing that gave you the chance to talk about Jesus? A: We were talking about all the things that live in the desert. Q: What did you tell him…
Sharing the Gospel with a Side of Lunch
A while back, I was hungry and decided to stop at Subway for some lunch. As I was walking up to the door, I noticed a man sitting against the wall with a large camping backpack. He was obviously homeless. As soon as I saw him, I decided to purchase him some food and eat lunch with him. My plan was to split my sandwich with him. I ordered my sandwich. As soon as I was done paying, I noticed…
Earning the Right to Speak
I have been building a relationship with my neighbors for several years. I would generally catch Travis outside working on his yard or whatever new pet project he currently had going. When I saw him, I would head over and just talk with him and Lisa, his wife, when she was present. We would talk about anything from his landscaping business to the latest game I was playing, and we often would look out for each other’s houses, as we…
Sharing the Gospel in Our Local Community
Jesus calls us to make disciples, as we are going (Matthew 28:19-20). This means, we are to make disciples as we travel from one sphere of influence into another, from one local community into another. One of my small communities is Trader Joe’s. A couple months ago, while we were still in our series on the Spiritual Disciplines, I went into Trader Joe’s to get a few things. But before I left for the store, I prayed for God to…
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