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A Plan for Effective Witnessing

A Plan for Effective Witnessing. Matthew 28:19-20

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A Plan for Effective Witnessing

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  1. A Plan for Effective Witnessing

  2. Matthew 28:19-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

  3. I. How the Plan Works

  4. A. Understand that our God is an awesome God! I. How the Plan Works

  5. A. Understand that our God is an awesome God! 1. He orchestrates the universe & sustains it by the power of His word! I. How the Plan Works

  6. A. Understand that our God is an awesome God! 2. He is beyond your under- standing. I. How the Plan Works

  7. A. Understand that our God is an awesome God! 3. He has revealed Himself through Lord Jesus & His Bible. I. How the Plan Works

  8. A. Understand that our God is an awesome God! B. God has given you the privilege of asking. I. How the Plan Works

  9. B. God has given you the privilege of asking. Mark 11:24 - Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. I. How the Plan Works

  10. B. God has given you the privilege of asking. Mark 11:24 - Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Hebrews 4:15-16 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are — yet was without sin. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. I. How the Plan Works

  11. A. Understand that our God is an awesome God! B. God has given you the privilege of asking. C. God wants you to represent Him with your life & witness. I. How the Plan Works

  12. C. God wants you to represent Him with your life & witness. 1. You are to be His ambassador. II Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. I. How the Plan Works

  13. C. God wants you to represent Him with your life & witness. 2. How do you do it? Matthew 28:19-20 - Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” I. How the Plan Works

  14. I. How the Plan Works II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  15. A. The process. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  16. A. The process. 1. Prepare. I Peter 3:15 - . . . in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  17. A. The process. 1. Prepare. I Peter 3:15 - . . . in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. II Timothy 4:2 - Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage — with great patience and careful instruction. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  18. A. The process. 1. Prepare. 2. Pray for divineencounters. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  19. A. The process. 1. Prepare. 2. Pray for divineencounters. 3. Establish a genuine friendship. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  20. A. The process. 4. Witness (μάρτυς) = one who testifies; sharing what you have personally seen, heard or experienced. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  21. A. The process. B. Put the process into practice. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  22. B. Put the process into practice. 1. Step 1: Establish your home as a lighthouse. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  23. B. Put the process into practice. 1. Step 1: Establish your home as a lighthouse. 2. Step 2: Prayer walk your perimeter of faith. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  24. B. Put the process into practice. 1. Step 1: Establish your home as a lighthouse. 2. Step 2: Prayer walk your perimeter of faith. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  25. B. Put the process into practice. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. a. Ask for prayer requests - write them down. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  26. B. Put the process into practice. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. a. Ask for prayer requests - write them down. b. Ask for notification of ans- wered prayer. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  27. B. Put the process into practice. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. a. Ask for prayer requests - write them down. b. Ask for notification of ans- wered prayer. c. Check in with them often. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  28. B. Put the process into practice. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. 4. Step 4: Reach out. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  29. B. Put the process into practice. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. 4. Step 4: Reach out. 5. Step 5: Share. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  30. B. Put the process into practice. 5. Step 5: Share. a. Your faith. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  31. B. Put the process into practice. 5. Step 5: Share. a. Your faith. b. The gospel. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  32. b. The gospel. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  33. b. The gospel. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  34. b. The gospel. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  35. b. The gospel. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  36. b. The gospel. Invite them to our small group or Sunday worship II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  37. B. Put the process into practice. 3. Step 3: Build a bridge. 4. Step 4: Reach out. 5. Step 5: Share. 6. Step 6: Expect to receive satisfaction. II. How You Can Put It into Action?

  38. God saved you to be Lord of your life. Start being the Lord’s Ambassador today!

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