919 (in English)
Lesson 2
Pastor Chris Connell
May 14, 2025

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919 Lifestyle Formula:

BR + BN + BC + BF = A Lifestyle of Evangelism

Be Real. (Be a genuine follower of Jesus.) - Matthew 5:13-16
Be Near. (Be around people who do not follow Jesus.) – Mark 2:15-17
Be Clear. (Be able to clearly present the Gospel.) – 1 Peter 3:14-15
Be Filled. (Be sensitive to the leading of the Spirit.) – Acts 1:8

What is our motivation? Answer: God loves people.

Luke 15: God repeats Himself three times about how He feels about lost people

  1. Something highly valuable was missing.
  2. It mattered so much, it warranted an all-out search.
    • This means we never lock eyes with someone who doesn’t matter to the Father.
  3. On finding it, there was a great celebration. LOST PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD.

What the Gospel is Not.

  1. Beware of a “watered-down” Gospel that has no “teeth.”
  2. Beware of a rule-laden or over-complex Gospel that strips the message of its simplicity and power.
  3. Beware of a false Gospel.

a – Christianity without Christ (1 Co. 12:3; 2 Co. 11:4; Gal. 1:6-9)
b – Forgiveness without repentance (Mt. 4:17; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19-20 & 17:30-31)
c – Salvation without regeneration (Acts 26:20-21; Rom. 6:1-3)
d – Heaven without hell (Dan. 12:2; Rev. 20:15)

Four suggestions for having spiritual conversations with others:

  1. Listen to their story.
  2. Tell them your story.
  3. Tell them God’s story.
  4. Be an inviter, bringer, and includer.

Learn how to transition to a spiritual conversation.

Jesus and the woman at the well (John 4:7-42)

F.A.C.T.s about transitioning to a spiritual conversation:

  • Find Common Ground.

    • Jesus was a master at finding common ground. (Luke 19:5-6)
    • The Apostle Paul taught the principle of finding common ground. (1 Cor 9:19-22)
    • Common ground can be found in common interests and careers. (Luke 5:27-30)
    • Common ground can be found in complimentary personalities.
    • Common ground can be found in life stages.
    • Common ground can be found in non-spiritual activities.
    • Common ground is found in common language. No “Christianese!”
    • Common ground is found at their level, not yours!

  • Ask Great Questions:

  • Concentrate on their perspective.

  • Talk to them about Christ and what He has done for you.

What is the Gospel?

  • Good News: God Loves People. Romans 5:8 (Thumbs up)
  • Bad News: You’re a sinner, I’m a sinner too. Romans 3:23 (Pointer)
  • Problem Solved: Jesus paid the price. Romans 6:23 (Center)
  • Put a ring on it: Repent and commit your life to Christ. Romans 10:9-10 (Ring)
  • Little bit of faith: Saved by faith and not by works – Romans 10:13 (Pinky)

Gospel Response:


  • It’s as simple as ABC…

    • Admit and Repent. (1 John 1:9-10; Acts 3:19)
    • Believe in Christ. (Romans 10:9-10)
    • Commit your life to Him. (Philippians 2:9-10)

Practice transitioning to a Gospel presentation with each other.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is your testimony of how you became a follower of Jesus?

  2. Are there some hard questions about faith that people ask that you find challenging to address? What is one of those questions? Do you have a preferred response to this question?

  3. Do you have a person in your life that is not a follower of Jesus? What is one obstacle you may face in sharing your faith with them?

  4. Did you come to Christ the first time you heard the Gospel? If not, how many times did you hear or were witnessed to before you decided to follow Jesus?

  5. Was there a particular obstacle you had to overcome before deciding to follow Jesus?


Additional Notes