Living OnMission - 1.26.20

I. A compassionate savior
a. “Biggest hindrances to evangelism are found inside the church not outside.” – Herb Revis

II. The lost sinner
a. The proverbial wisdom is true: You replicate what you celebrate.

III. We have a miracle solution
a. Only 20 percent of churches in the U.S. are growing, and only 1 percent are growing by reaching lost people.

Application

1) For the believer
a. Casually mention that you are a Christian who attends church.
b. Ask questions about what your friends, coworkers, and colleagues believe.
c. Invite a friend to go to a church service with you.
d. Share a personal struggle you have gone through and show how the gospel helped you to deal with it.
e. Buy a book about Christianity, offer to discuss it with them sometime.
f. Share the gospel with one of your friends, family members, co-workers, or neighbors.

2) For the unbeliever
a. Confess Christ as Lord of your life.
b. Romans 10:9
Prayer of salvation: Lord Jesus, for too long I’ve kept you out of my life. I know that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. No longer will I close the door when I hear you knocking. By faith I gratefully receive your gift of salvation. I am ready to trust you as my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Jesus, for coming to earth. I believe you are the Son of God who died on the cross for my sins and rose from the dead on the third day. Thank you for bearing my sins and giving me the gift of eternal life. I believe your words are true. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus, and be my Savior. Amen.