Share Jesus Without Fear Brief Overview

1. Share Jesus Without Fear Brief Overview William Fay & Ralph Hodge

2. Developing a Heart to Share Jesus

3. Have you ever had an opportunity to share your faith but didn’t? The sin of silence is a deadly sin Peter denied Jesus three times. We deny Him by our silence. Developing a Heart to Share Jesus

4. The Sin of Silence Developing a Heart to Share Jesus • Matthew 10:33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.

5. Why do we commit the sin of silence? What are some reasons you are afraid to share your faith? Developing a Heart to Share Jesus

6. 1. Fear of rejection. 2. I don’t know enough. 3. What if people get offended? 4. I’m uncomfortable sharing at work. 5. I’m afraid my life isn’t what it ought to be. 6. What if I am ridiculed and persecuted for sharing? 7. I’m not good at evangelism. Developing a Heart to Share Jesus

7. Success in witnessing is living the Christian life daily, sharing the gospel, and trusting God for the results. Success is watching the Holy Ghost bring someone to Salvation. Developing a Heart to Share Jesus

8. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses…. Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus. Developing a Heart to Share Jesus

9. Developing a Heart to Share Jesus • Two types of People in here today • Someone who talks about winning the lost • Someone who talks to the lost to win them • Who ARE You! • Relationship :Jesus is my lord and savior • Religious: the one who died for the sins of the world

10. People love to express their opinions, and many are hungry to talk about their spiritual questions. Why do you think this is true? Learning a Way to Share Jesus

11. Three simple steps for sharing Jesus without fear: 1. Five questions to determine where God is working 2. Seven to Eleven verses to let the Bible speak 3. Five questions to lead to the point of decision Learning a Way to Share Jesus

12. Five questions to determine where God is working: Do you have any kind of spiritual belief? To you, who is Jesus? Do you believe there is a heaven and a hell? If you died right now, where would you go? If what you believe were not true, would you want to know it? Learning a Way to Share Jesus

13. After asking the Five questions you can determine where God is working: Can I share some scripture with you ? The person gives you permission to share the scripture Learning a Way to Share Jesus

14. • The lost person does the reading aloud.• The lost person does the talking.• The Holy Spirit does the convincing.• God’s Word does the convicting. Learning a Way to Share Jesus

15. Principles for using the Bible: 1. Hearing. “Faith comes by hearing” (Rom. 10:17) “Read the verse aloud.” Learning a Way to Share Jesus

16. Principles for using the Bible: 2. Question. “What does this say to you?” Learning a Way to Share Jesus

17. Don’t use your study, church desk bible that is all marked up, use a special small bible specifically for the purpose of sharing Jesus without Fear. Learning a Way to Share Jesus

18. Learning a Way to Share Jesus Don’t use this one ! But use this one!

19. Highlight the passage you want them to read and put the scripture and page # of the next scripture at the bottom of the page. So all you have to do is remember one scripture!!!

20. Let the Bible speak: 1. Romans 3:232. Romans 6:233. John 3:34. John 14:65. Romans 10:9-116. 2 Corinthians 5:157. Revelation 3:20 Learning a Way to Share Jesus

21. Remember: • The lost person does the reading aloud.• The lost person does the talking and responding.• The Holy Spirit does the convincing.• God’s Word does the convicting. Learning a Way to Share Jesus

22. Be prepared to respond with an um hum and Ok !! Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

23. Let the Bible speak: 1. Romans 3:232. Romans 6:233. John 3:34. John 14:65. Romans 10:9-116. 2 Corinthians 5:157. Revelation 3:20 Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

24. Let the Bible speak: Romans 3:23 The issue of sin Romans 6:23 The penalty of sin John 3:3 How to enter a relationship with Christ Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

25. Let the Bible speak: John 14:6 The narrowness of the gospel Romans 10:9-11 Anyone can be saved 2 Corinthians 5:15 We must turn from/turn to (surrender) Revelation 3:20 A choice to accept or reject Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

26. Trust in the power of the Holy Spirit and God’s Word !! Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

27. Five questions that lead to a point of decision: Are you a sinner? Do you want forgiveness for your sins? Do you believe Jesus died on the cross for you and rose again? Are you willing to surrender your life to Christ? Are you ready to surrender your life to Christ? (Be silent and pray.) Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

28. Acts 2:37-8 Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men [and] brethren, what shall we do 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 17: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (When Jesus Christ comes into our lives we are new creatures all old things we have done are forgiven and forgotten.) Responding to the Challenge to Share Jesus

29. Think of one person you know who you feel is the least likely to become a Christian. Being Obedient to Share Jesus

30. Role play, partner up with another person and role play, practice going through the complete process. Let Practice !!

31. Find a complete stranger in the audience and practice. One of you will be the person witnessing and the other one is the lost person. I need 2-3 volunteers to come up and demonstrate Let Practice !!

32. I will no longer be a silent Christian. I will continually look for those in whom You are working and for ways I can share Jesus with them. My Personal Commitment with God to Share Jesus

33. Because I understand that Christ’s resurrection power lives in me and that I lack nothing to keep my Lord’s Great Commission, I will obey that command to go and make disciples. My Personal Commitment with God to Share Jesus

34. I will live my life in a way that actively demonstrates Philemon 1:6, allowing You to fulfill Your promises in my life. My Personal Commitment with God to Share Jesus

35. Motivation for sharing • Love of God, love of people • Having an urgency to save souls • Ability is superseded by obedience • Sharing your faith, Spirit does the work • Move from a deadness or inactivity in local ministry

36. A Continuing Plan • Follow up: assign one person to the new convert for at least a year • Plug them into a local assembly • Call, spend time, encourage, worship with them • Greet them at the door, Sit with them in the service • Follow up weekly

37. God Bless You and happy soul winningAny Questions

38. God Bless You and happy soul winningAny Questions

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