Text: Mark 16:15 Though the Great Commission was given to the apostles, there are certain principles that still apply today. God wants people to be saved and the gospel is the way to reach them. We should do what we can to spread the gospel. But how can we reach others with the gospel? This […]
December 12, 2011
Sounding Forth the Word
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:8 Ways in which individuals and local congregations can spread the gospel in their area: Open Assemblies (1 Corinthians 14:23-25) This is typically the most consistently practiced method, yet one we sometimes forget in this context Our assemblies should be open to visitors such that they feel welcome attending (James 2:2-4) The […]
August 3, 2009
The Fields are White for Harvest
Text: John 4:35 What Did Jesus See? People who were lost People who were interested What Did the People Need? A willing teacher The gospel Are the Fields White for Harvest Today? People are still lost (Romans 3:23) Are people interested? It depends – But we must plant the seed (1 Corinthians 3:6) We must […]
May 2, 2009
The Invitation
The Lord’s Invitation (Matthew 11:28-30) Those Who Help Extend the Invitation (Revelation 22:17) The Spirit – through the word (Ephesians 6:17) The bride, church (1 Thessalonians 1:8) The one who hears, Christians (1 Peter 3:15)
December 17, 2007
Personal Evangelism
Evangelism through Teaching – 1 Peter 3:15; Acts 8:4 Evangelism through Invitation – John 1:43-49; Acts 10:24 Evangelism through Example – 1 Timothy 4:12; 1 Peter 2:12 Evangelism through Love – John 13:34-35
