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Living Like an Evangelist
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” 20 And they left their nets at once and followed him. —Matthew 4:19-20
Our mission is to make more and better followers of Jesus Christ simultaneously. A disciple who grows spiritually will have a growing desire to be a witness and reach out to those who are lost. —Ed Stetzer (Comeback Churches)
B.L.E.S.S. by Dave and Jon Ferguson
Big Idea: An evangelist doesn’t just say certain things; an evangelist lives a certain way.
Big Question: What kind of life does an evangelist live?
Main Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17
Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 15a Instead, you must worship (set apart) Christ as Lord of your life. —1 Peter 3:13-15a
What kind of life does an evangelist live?
1. An evangelist sets apart Christ as Lord.
When we Christians behave badly, or fail to behave well, we are making Christianity unbelievable to the outside world. —C. S. Lewis
Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary use words. —St. Francis of Assisi
And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. —1 Peter 3:15b
What kind of life does an evangelist live?
1. An evangelist sets apart Christ as Lord.
2. An evangelist speaks when they have an opportunity.
But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 17 Remember, it is better to suffer for doing good, if that is what God wants, than to suffer for doing wrong! —1 Peter 3:16-17
What kind of life does an evangelist live?
1. An evangelist sets apart Christ as Lord.
2. An evangelist speaks when they have an opportunity.
3. An evangelist seeks to honor and respect the unbeliever.
We have to be the Good News before we can share it. —Dale Fitch
We draw people to Christ not by loudly discrediting what they believe, by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it. —Madeleine L’Engle
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