"Engage with Gospel Opportunities"
Reach - Week 2
Gary Moritz
Part of Reach—Deploying Everyday People as Everyday Missionaries
June 5, 2025

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INTRODUCTION

Every follower of Jesus has been called, equipped, and sent into the world as a missionary right where they are. This means that God has positioned each of us for a purpose to REACH circles of people only we can reach. REACH is more than a collection of talks; it’s an evangelism strategy that centers on our obedience to Jesus’ Great Commission.

“Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 19Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” —Matthew 28:18-20

This collection is designed to ignite a movement, moving us from the seats to the streets, from comfort zones to mission fields. We will focus on taking action and living sent where we eat, work, shop, study, live, and play. We will gather strong to scatter strong. Over the next 5 weeks, we will learn what it means to REACH:


May 29/June 1
Recognize Our Mission Field
June 5/8
Engage with Gospel Opportunities
June 12/15
Appoint New Leaders
June 19/22
Create Faith Communities
June 26/29
Help Plant New Churches


Text: Colossians 4:5–6 (CSB, New Testament)

Today’s Takeaway: Good conversations can lead to God conversations.


Week 2 - Engage with Gospel Opportunities


I. YOUR STORY

A. Be ready to share

story.

“But in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you.” —1 Peter 3:15

B. Be ready to share

story.

“… ‘Go home to your own people, and report to them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you.’” —Mark 5:19b

Resource: www.cityunited.church/story

II. GOSPEL CONVERSATIONS

A. Communicating Jesus is

.

“The eunuch said to Philip, “I ask you, who is the prophet saying this about—himself or someone else?” 35Philip proceeded to tell him the good news about Jesus, beginning with that Scripture.” —Acts 8:34–35

B. Communicating Jesus is

.

“But whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty again. 25The woman said to him, “I know that the Messiah is coming” (who is called Christ). “When he comes, he will explain everything to us.” 26Jesus told her, “I, the one speaking to you, am he.” —John 4:14; 25-26

MULTIPLIERS THOUGHT:

conversations lead to conversations, which lead to conversations, which results in conversations.

III. IN COMMUNITY NEEDS

A. We must be an

to people.

“In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” —Matthew 5:16

B. We must be

with all people.

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household of faith.” —Galatians 6:10

Mobilization Tools and Steps:

  1. and practice your 3-minute testimony. (1 Peter 3:15; Mark 5:19)

  2. in one intentional spiritual conversation weekly. (Colossians 4:5–6; Acts 8; John 4)

  3. a community service initiative. (Matthew 5:16; Galatians 6:10)

Resource: Download this app - Life on Mission

CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to share your story?


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