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 Wednesday June 19, 2019 Spiritual Gifts Part 9 Rev. DJ Breden The Gift of Evangelism and Its Relationship to Evangelism 1. There are two groups of people in every church responsible for reaching people a. Christians with the __________________ of evangelism b. Christians __________________ the gift of evangelism 2. What Influences people to come to church? a. Advertisement – __________________ b. Organized Visitation – __________________ c. Pastoral Contact – __________________ d. Invitation by Friend or Family – __________________ 3. We are called to be Witnesses a. Acts 1:8 NIV But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." b. God has given some the gift of __________________ (10% from what studies say) but all have been called to be __________________ c. Differences i. __________________ – Are to make opportunities for evangelism ii. Christians- Are given __________________ for evangelism 4. The Bottom Line a. Every Christian should __________________ in one way or another i. (Proverbs 11:30 NIV) The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise. b. God has endowed some with the gift of evangelism c. God has not called everyone to be part of the “Visitation Program” d. __________________ needs to be taught when it comes to evangelism e. Understand __________________ as an excuse i. We have to overcome fear ii. Fear is overcame through 1. Education 2. Practice f. Every Christian has to __________________ themselves to do evangelism g. We must take __________________ of opportunities i. Eph 5:15-16 NIV Be very careful, then, how you live--not as unwise but as wise, {16} making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 5. Seeker verses Non-Seekers a. Make a list of 5 – 10 you want to see saved b. Now beside them put: i. Seeker – Those who are looking for a church, asking spiritual questions ii. Non-Seeker – Those who could careless about spiritual matters 6. Understanding Generations Generation Percentage Reached Over 65 46-64 34-45 16-33 a. Point of Reference 7. How do we reach Them a. __________________ will be key b. Its is stated that when a person has __________________ friends in a church they will never leave c. Building relationship i. You need an __________________ relationship between you and your un-churched friend ii. Must have a relationship with __________________ iii. Need relationships with __________________ of your church 1. Remove Barriers 8. Events that Help these relationships knock down barriers a. AME – Acquaintance Making Events i. These are social events – picnics, cookouts etc. ii. These events are designed to build caring, receptive, redemptive and trusting relationships iii. Making the event work 1. Invite unsaved loved ones 2. Be sensitive – 3. These events are not designed push the gospel but is a step towards the opportunity to present the gospel 4. Mingle with the new comers 5. Be Patient b. RSA – Relationship Making Activities i. They are designed for cultivating, strengthening, and building trusting relationships ii. These activities take place in smaller groups iii. These events involve key areas 1. Relationship building moments 2. Spiritual Moments iv. Making the event work 1. Do __________________ be on the edge of your seat all evening looking for the perfect place for a spiritual conversation 2. Stay away from __________________ conversations a. Movies b. Politics v. Do not __________________ their activities 9. In Order to build relationships you must have trust a. Trust is not __________________ i. We have to be honest with one another ii. Don’t be something you are not b. Trust needs __________________ i. We must not be nosy ii. We should not ask a lot of personal questions in the early stages of the relationship c. Trust requires __________________ learning i. Learn from your mistakes ii. Learn when to ask things and when to keep quiet d. Trust is __________________ i. Trust is not easily gained ii. Once broken it is hard to regain e. Trust needs __________________ i. We must spend time in and out of church with these individuals f. Trust needs __________________ i. We must care for them ii. They must feel genuine concern g. Trust has to be __________________ i. Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk