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Witnessing Series

Witnessing Series. Washington UBF. How are We Doing?. What’s Bothering Us? Fear of rejection Not knowing what to say Not gifted to witness ??????? Faith and Witnessing 101 How do we believe in Jesus How does the Holy Spirit work How can we be used by the Holy Spirit.

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Witnessing Series

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  1. Witnessing Series Washington UBF

  2. How are We Doing? • What’s Bothering Us? • Fear of rejection • Not knowing what to say • Not gifted to witness • ??????? • Faith and Witnessing 101 • How do we believe in Jesus • How does the Holy Spirit work • How can we be used by the Holy Spirit

  3. How Do We Believe In Jesus? • All Men Are Sinners • Ro3:10b, Ro3:23, Jn16:8 • No one is righteous • We need the conviction by the Holy Spirit • Jesus Died For Our Sins • 1Tim2:5-6, Is53:5, Mt16:16-18, Jn6:44, Jn1:12-13 • God provided the way through Jesus • We need God’s action to become believers • We need to pray, seek his mercy

  4. How Do We Believe In Jesus?(continued) • The Gift of God – Eternal Life • Jn3:16, Jn5:24, Jn17:3 • Eternal life starts the moment we believe • Eternal life is a sharing life with God • The Indwelling Holy Spirit • Ro8:9-11, Ro8:15-16, Eph1:13-14 • The Holy Spirit dwells in the believer’s heart • The Holy Spirit testifies that we are God’s children • The Holy Spirit guarantees our inheritance

  5. How Does The Holy Spirit Work? • If You Love Me • Jn14:15-17a, Jn14:23, Jn16:13-14 • We love Jesus; so We obey his command • The Holy Spirit dwells in the believer’s heart • The Holy Spirit speaks through God’s words • Live By The Holy Spirit • Gal15:16-17, Ro8:5, Gal5:19-21a, Gal5:22-23 • Live by the Holy Spirit, not by the flesh • The fruit of the Spirit vs. the acts of sinful nature • The Holy Spirit is our pilot; we are his followers

  6. How Does The Holy Spirit Work? (continued) • God’s Perfect Plan • Eph1:4-7, Eph1:11, Ro8:28-30, Ro8:34-35 • God chose us before the creation of the world • God works for us according to his perfect plan • The Holy Spirit intercedes with our spirits • Jesus our high priest intercedes for us • Who can separate us from the love of Christ!

  7. How Can We Be Used By The Holy Spirit? • Jesus’ World Mission Command • Mt28:15-20, Jn21:15, Acts1:8, Acts2:1-4, Acts2:17 • Every believer is commanded to witness • Jesus promised the Holy Spirit to empower us • The Holy Spirit has come! • The Leading of the Holy Spirit • Acts10:19-20, Acts13:2-3, Acts16:6-9, Acts20:22-24 • The Holy Spirit guides, prevents, gives direction, raise up missionaries. • The Holy Sprit is an active leader in world mission

  8. How Can We Be Used By The Holy Spirit?(continued) • The Beautiful Feet • Ro10:14-15, Jn14:15-16, 1Pet1:24-25, Mk16:16 • Go! Those who love Jesus • All men are like grass; the Word of God lasts forever • Only salvation matters in the end • Pray and Watch • Acts16:13-14, Col4:2-4 • Pray, watch and expect while sharing the good news • The Holy Spirit works unexpectedly

  9. Practical Consideration • Practical Advice • Do witnessing regularly • Do it in obedience because you love Jesus • Be a voice like John the baptist • Let the the Holy Spirit go ahead; you follow him • In the end, heaven and hell matters • Respect, love them • If they are not ready, move on • Do not focus on catching fish, but sharing the gospel • Be honest, be open, enjoy it

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