A Vision for Evangelism

Randy Madson

January 6, 2023

Lake City Sermon Notes

January 7&8, 2023 – Randy Madson

Sermon Series: “Vision 2023”

A Vision for Evangelism

Matthew 28:18-20

Our LC3 Vision Statement is “to be a

community that is

about loving God, one another, and the world.” (Matthew 22:36-40)

is sharing the good news of the

. (Matthew 28:18-20)

The Gospel itself is the

of God for

! (Romans 1:16)

The Gospel is for

Our

as a church is to Advance God’s Kingdom by making fully devoted

in Lakewood and the world.

And in His goodness, God uses

to help draw people to Himself. (Romans‬ 10:13-14b‬‬)

For I, the LORD your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13

Jesus is God’s

to offer

people life. (John 3:18)

Five things to think about when you are going to share your faith:
1. Understand that how you live

is of utmost importance to your “witness.”
2.

the right to share.
3.

is the most effective form of sharing your faith.
4. Use

. Commit it to memory!
5. Recognize that people are looking for a

.

Four Simple Truths about the Gospel:
1. God loves them. (John 3:16)
2. But there is a great problem. (Isaiah 59:2)
3. But God made a Way. (Romans 5:8)
4. They must respond, one way or another. (Romans 10:9)

“There’s a difference between knowing God and knowing about God. When you truly know God, you have energy to serve Him, boldness to share Him, and contentment in Him.” J.I. Packer

Love God. Love others.

about Jesus.