SF114 - Evangelize the Sinner - Part 1 (Acts 1)

ACTS 1:8

INTRODUCTION

The "How To" of Evangelism Involves:

A Program

My witnesses

A Plan

In Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Personnel

You shall be

Power

You shall receive power…

1A.      THE PROGRAM FOR EVANGELIZATION

My witnesses

1B.      It is one of the five purpose of the church.

2B.      It is to be the priority of the church.

First, last and all between!

2A. THE PLAN FOR EVANGELIZATION

1B.      The Strategy

Jerusalem ‑ our community/city

Judea ‑ our country

Samaria ‑ our continent

Uttermost parts ‑ our world

2B.      The Steps

Determine area of primary responsibility

Ø      Area around the church where the majority of members live

Saturate area of primary responsibility with the gospel

Ø      Saturation ‑ Awareness

Ø      Confrontation ‑ one‑on‑one witnessing

3B. The Goal

Total penetration of our world with the gospel.

3A.      THE PERSONNEL FOR EVANGELAZATION

You shall be = The entire membership of the church

Total penetration of our world demands total participation of the membership of the church in witnessing.

How?

1B.      Personalize the Job

Ezekiel 3:17 (NASB) 17“Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.

2B.      Prioritize the Job

Ø      In your prayer life

Ø      In your spiritual life

Ø      In your daily life

3B.      Prepare to Do the Job

2 Timothy 2:15 (NASB) 15Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth.

4B. Perform the Job

Ø      Just Do It!

4A.      THE POWER FOR EVANGELAZATION

“You will receive power…”

The work of evangelism is the work of God.

Application

God Has Provide Us With The

Program

Plan

Personnel

Power

To saturate our world with the gospel

Now it is up to you to do it