Called to Serve

A witness:Isaiah 43:10–11 ““You are My witnesses,” says the Lord, “And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, And understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, Nor shall there be after Me. I, even I, am the Lord, And besides Me there is no savior.”

You have a testimony :Revelation 12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

The supply of the Holy spirit

Acts 1:8 NKJV

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

The power of The Spirit to be a Witness

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus Key Points

God has already given us the power to do what He’s called us to do.

Empowerment by the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit plays a critical role in enabling believers to be effective witnesses. In Acts 1:8, Jesus promises the power of the Holy Spirit to help His followers fulfill their calling.

The Spirit gives boldness : Acts 4:31 “And when they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”

The words to speak when bearing witness: Matthew 10:19–20 “But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father who speaks in you.”

Witnesses to all nations

Acts 13:31 NKJV

He was seen for many days by those who came up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are His witnesses to the people.

This describes the concept of being a "witness" to Jesus' resurrection, a role that Paul also fulfills as an apostle.

Acts 26:16 NKJV

But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.

Here, Paul is giving his defense before King Agrippa, recounting his conversion experience and Jesus' instructions to him. Jesus specifically appoints Paul to be a "witness"

Why believers aren’t witnessing?

Fear

Clarity of the Gospel

Lack of Zeal

Cares of this life

Not certain of your testimony

Be ready or make yourself ready

1 Peter 3:15 NLT

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

How to prepare

Prayer/intercession

Memorize & study scripture

Carry Gospel content (tracts, church cards or invitations, digital links to the gospel & testimonies of others

Be ready to serve

Observe those around you with troubles

Build relationships

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus Key Points

The people who tend to be most open to the gospel are those who are “In Transition” or “Under Tension.

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus Identifying Interest

Remember, God’s already given you the power. The only question remaining is will you join God in the adventure He has set before you?

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus Key Points

That adventure includes joining Him in introducing people to Jesus Christ.

Introducing others to Jesus

John 4:28–30 NKJV

The woman then left her waterpot, went her way into the city, and said to the men, “Come, see a Man who told me all things that I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” Then they went out of the city and came to Him.

Nathanael”s introduction to Jesus

John 1:43–45 NKJV

The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.”

When each believer is introducing others to Jesus the local church increases its witness

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus (All in Good Time)

What God is asking of us is that we move in rhythm with Him and the work He is already doing in the lives of those around us

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus Key Points

As Christians we are called to be ambassadors for Christ, which means we are not to live in a Christian cocoon.

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus (Key Points)

The correct motivation for being a witness is a genuine response to the Great Commission in the spirit of the Great Commandment. This leads to a genuine love for others and an ongoing commitment to them, regardless of how quickly they are receptive to spiritual conversations

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Introduce Others to Jesus (Key Points)

God’s timing is perfect. We often get discouraged that our friendships are not producing instant results. As we follow the Holy Spirit’s promptings, He will guide us as to when to talk to our friends about Christ. It may be the first day we meet them, it may be months afterwards.

Working or serving with your local church to be a corporate witness

The New Testament often presents witnessing as a communal activity. The early church in Acts demonstrates that evangelism and testimony are not just individual endeavors but are also corporate efforts

Acts 2:42–47 NKJV

And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need. So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

Believers support, encourage, and strengthen each other as they collectively bear witness to Christ.

Acts 4:32–35 NKJV

Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common. And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all. Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold, and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

Community strategies

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Help Their Church Grow (Establish a Reasonable Confidence that Your Efforts Will Be Successful)

What works one place may not work where you are. Finding out what will work in your particular situation is often the result of trial-and-error learning. Many churches don’t like the idea of attempting something unless they are completely sure it will work. There are no guarantees, but the better you know those you want to attract to your church, the more confidence you can have in the strategy you embrace.

Working in the spirit of excellence

Daniel 5:12 AMP

Because an excellent spirit, knowledge, and understanding to interpret dreams, clarify riddles, and solve knotty problems were found in this same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. Now let Daniel be called, and he will show the interpretation.

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Help Their Church Grow (Do All You Can to Ensure Your Event Will Be Attractive)

Any event must be well done. This does not mean it has to be professional, but is must be quality—people know if something was done without much thought, and they appreciate it when an effort has been made. Quality can be defined as taking the resources you have and using them effectively.

Called to Serve

5 Things Anyone Can Do to Help Their Church Grow (Do All You Can to Ensure Your Event Will Be Attractive)

Service in the community is attractive; it gets people’s attention. This is a key area to invest in if you want people to show up at your church. When you are involved in the community, people notice and become interested in who you are.

Methods of success for corporate witness: local congregation

The Five Fs

• First impressions

• Friendliness

• Facility

• Focus

• Flow and freedom

Follow-up

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