Effective Evangelism
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Reaching the Young Generation
Reaching the Young Generation
More similarities than differences.
Understood.
Loved.
Known.
Part.
Sinful.
The gospel is still working. and it always will Rom. 1:16
For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.
Used all my arguments… didn’t work. Then used The Word.
Yet, there are some things to keep in mind.
Very Spiritual.
skeptical of organized religion.
Don’t see their need for church.
The Word: It doesn’t change - Bennett
Application is simple: We must take the Word of God to them.
Application is simple: We must take the Word of God to them.
Question: “If you do evangelism like Jesus did, will most people you share with turn to Christ?”
Sower illustration.
Are you ok with that?
The Key to successful evangelism: Don’t ever give up.
The Key to successful evangelism: Don’t ever give up.
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.
Now, there are some tips for getting to share the gospel with more people, and I’m gonna share a framework that you can use.
S.A.L.T.Y. Evangelism
S.A.L.T.Y. Evangelism
S - Start the conversation.
S - Start the conversation.
A - Ask thought provoking questions.
A - Ask thought provoking questions.
What is the most important thing in your life right now?
How important is the spiritual area of your life?
If it turns out there is a God, and you could ask one question, what would it be?
Growing up, did your family have any spiritual beliefs?
What do you think happens after this life?
What do you think it takes for someone to get to heaven?
If you were to die tonight and stand before God, and he asked you, “Why should I let you into heaven?” what would you say?
What percent chance do you think you would have of getting into heaven?
L - Listen actively.
L - Listen actively.
T - Tell them the gospel.
T - Tell them the gospel.
So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Bridge illustration
Y - Yes or no?
Y - Yes or no?
“Would you like to commit your life to Christ right now?”
Now, make sure they understand what they are doing!
While we are excited about seeing people respond to Christ, it is wise to make sure that excitement doesn’t lead us to overlook the seriousness of what we are asking people to commit to.