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SHINE. Witnessing Necessities…. //Commandments or Rules. SHINE. //1. BE LOVING DON’T BE A JERK!. Witnessing Necessities…. “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). //Commandments or Rules. //2. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE

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  1. SHINE Witnessing Necessities… //Commandments or Rules

  2. SHINE //1. BE LOVING DON’T BE A JERK! Witnessing Necessities… “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). //Commandments or Rules //2. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR JESUS? “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).

  3. SHINE //3. BE CONFIDENT IF YOU ACT LIKE YOU DON’T BELIEVE WHAT YOU’RE SAYING, THEN THEY WON’T BELIEVE IT EITHER! Witnessing Necessities… “The wicked flee when no one pursues, But the righteous are bold as a lion” (Proverbs 28:1). //Commandments or Rules //4. BE PRAYERFUL DON'T TRY TO DO IT ON YOUR OWN! "Pray without ceasing" [1 THESSALONIANS 5:17].

  4. SHINE //5. BE GENTLE. BE TACTFUL; DON'T LIGHT 'EM UP! Witnessing Necessities… "Let your gentleness be known to all men” [PHILIPPIANS 4:5). //Commandments or Rules //6. BE COMPASSIONATE. PEOPLE DON'T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE. "Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous" [1 PETER 3:8).

  5. SHINE //7. BE A LISTENER. REMEMBER, GOD GAVE YOU TWO EARS AND ONE MOUTH FOR A REASON! Witnessing Necessities… "This you know, my beloved brethren. But let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger” (JAMES 1 :19). //Commandments or Rules //8. BE SIMPLE. DON'T OVER-COMPLICATE THE MESSAGE! "For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified” [1 CORINTHIANS 2:2).

  6. SHINE //9. BE FOCUSED. KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! Witnessing Necessities… "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men, by which we must be saved" [ACTS 4: 12). //Commandments or Rules //10. BE GLORIFYING. WE MUST GIVE THE GLORY WHERE IT IS DUE! "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, nor My praise to graven images" [ISAIAH 42:8).

  7. SHINE ENGAGE… //Fire Up A Conversation.

  8. SHINE FIRE UP A CONVERSATION… ENGAGE… "OH NO, HERE THEY COME ... SHOULD I SAY SOMETHING? NAH, I COULDN'T ... BUT I HAVE TO! 'HEY, UHHH, HOW'S IT GOING?''' //Fire Up A Conversation. Have you ever completely blown it trying to start a conversation with someone? You know you pop out with something Lame Like, "Arrrhh, who goes there!" Or "So, I see you've been shopping at the Australian Sheepskin Company.”

  9. SHINE I think we all have, but realize that in order to kick off a conversation, you have to release air from your Lungs and project sounds out of your mouth ... JUST SAY SOMETHING! We call this concept of making contact with a person, an attempt to engage. ENGAGE… //Fire Up A Conversation. It sounds simple enough. You walk up and say hi to someone, right? Well, not exactly. You will find that there are a few other things involved when engaging someone than just saying the word "hi." That's why we want to set you up with some pointers that will prepare you to step out of your comfort zone and engage someone in some Life-altering interaction!

  10. SHINE ICEBREAKERS… ENGAGE… //Fire Up A Conversation. WHEN GETTING THE CONVERSATION GOING, YOU WILL NEED SOMETHING CATCHY OR INVITING TO SAY TO THEM. HERE ARE A FEW SAMPLE "CONVO STARTERS" AND DON'T TAKE THEM ALL TOO SERIOUSLY ...

  11. SHINE ICEBREAKERS… ENGAGE… • //LINES THAT ARE STREET READY: • Hey, how are you doing? [It sounds simple, but it works.) • Do you go to church around here? • How's it going? I'm out here with my youth group and I wanted to personally invite you out to our church! • I would Like to invite you to: [name of event] • Hey ... is there something I can pray for you about? • Hey, can I share Jesus Christ with you? //Fire Up A Conversation.

  12. SHINE ICEBREAKERS… ENGAGE… • //LINES YOU DON'T WANT TO BE CAUGHT USING: • So when's your due date? " Hi, I am not part of a cult. • So, you come here often? [Asked while in the restroom) • I've been praying for someone Like you all my life! • You must know God, 'cause you Look Like an angel. • Hey man, that's a cool blanket! Have you been invited out to our event? • If Life was a soccer ball, I'd kick it with you. //Fire Up A Conversation.

  13. SHINE The “Method”… //How to Share the Gospel Without an Argument!

  14. SHINE HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAITH WITHOUT AN ARGUMENT… “…Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord…” (Zech 4:6) The “Method”… //How to Share the Gospel Without an Argument! • THE APPROACH • THE WORD • THE CLOSE

  15. SHINE //THE APPROACH… Opening Questions – STEP #1 The “Method”… • Do you have any kind of spiritual belief(s)? • To you, who is Jesus Christ? • Do you think there is a heaven or hell? • If you fell over and died right now, where would you go? If heaven why would God let you in? • By the way ________, if what you believe were not true, would you want to know? • If Yes = Open Bible • If No = Do Nothing //How to Share the Gospel Without an Argument!

  16. SHINE //THE WORD… Suggested Scriptures – STEP #2 The “Method”… //How to Share the Gospel Without an Argument! With each scripture ask: “What does this say to you?” How can they argue with you when it’s the truth of God’s Word being revealed to them by the Holy Spirit?

  17. SHINE //THE WORD… Suggested Scriptures – STEP #2 • Romans 3:23 – “All have sinned” • Romans 6:23 – Note “sin” not “sins” …one sends us to hell • John 3:16-17 –ASK“why did Jesus die on the cross” • John 14:6 –“Jesus is the only way”. Do you see any other way to heaven? • Romans 10:9-11 – “If you confess.” Does this include you? • 1 John 5:11-12 – “He who has the son” Note the relationship. • Romans 10:13 – “For whoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” The “Method”… //How to Share the Gospel Without an Argument!

  18. SHINE //THE CLOSE… Receiving Christ – STEP #3 • Are you a sinner? • Do you want forgiveness of sins? • Do you believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for you and rose again? • Are you willing to surrender your life to Jesus Christ? • Are you ready to invite Jesus Christ into your life and into your Heart • GO SILENT!! (After you have asked Question #5 pray silently until they answer) • Yes –Pray the Sinners Prayer • No – WHY (Ask why – i.e. “I’m not ready” …Why?) The “Method”… //How to Share the Gospel Without an Argument!

  19. SHINE Before You Go… //Suggestions

  20. SHINE IN ADDITION TO HAVING A GOOD OPENING LINE, YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF SOME OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WILL HELP YOU ENGAGE SOMEONE. CHECK IT OUT, THINGS LIKE BODY LANGUAGE, HYGIENE, AND A SMILE ON YOUR FACE WILL GO A LONG WAY. IF YOU TAKE THESE SUGGESTIONS TO HEART, YOU WILL FIND THAT PEOPLE ARE MORE WILLING TO STICK AROUND AND TALK. Before You Go… //Suggestions //DRESS APPROPRIATELY! Not uniforms, but make sure you ladies are showing more cloth than skin. You guys, keep your bulging muscles from popping out of your shirt. Either way, we don't want to give the wrong impression or cause someone to stumble.

  21. SHINE //BE FRIENDLY BUT NOT TOO FRIENDLY! Sorry kids, but Let's keep the motives right. Guys only talk with guys, girls only talk with girls. We don't want any missionary dating happening out there on the streets. //CLEAN YOUR GRILL! In other words, take that junk out of your teeth! Make sure there's not a distracting piece of spinach lodged in your gums and covering your front tooth. It's not the best way to make people take you seriously. //HYGIENE! Would you be able to pay attention to someone who's talking to you if they smelled like they poured a bottle of FUNK all over themselves? Trust me, you wouldn't. Make sure you are smelling decent. "Take the Old Spice challenge!" Before You Go… //Suggestions

  22. SHINE //SPORT THE WORD! What is a soldier without their sword when they are trying to kick back the gates of Hell and see people come into a real relationship with Jesus? Plus, in case someone asks you to back up what you are saying with Scripture, you have it with you. So make sure you're packing the Heat; carry a pocket Bible. //RESPECT THE BUBBLE! No one likes it when you talk all up in their grill to the point that they can see every pore and hair follicle on your face! Keep a respectable distance from the person you are talking to. Before You Go… //Suggestions

  23. SHINE //GROUP'N IT! If you are going out in organized groups, we have discovered some key ingredients to a well-constructed team. First, The Wise - this is someone who has a good understanding of the Bible, doctrine, and apologetics, as well as the common sense not to hang out in dark alleys. Second, The Machine - this person is a crazy evangelist and will talk to anybody and everybody at any time. Next, The Prayer Warrior - we can't do it without the Lord, so someone has to labor in prayer for us. Finally, The Muscle - it is crucial that you have a guy with you to protect the group as a whole. Before You Go… //Suggestions

  24. SHINE //BE A JEDI! Guys, keep watch so that no weirdoes are spittin' game to the girls. Same goes for the ladies! Make sure that no crazy chick is going up to the young stud in your group. Trust me, you'll need each other's help in this. Along with this, you never leave a member behind! If you're in a group, make sure you stay in your group and may the force be with you! //MAKE IT EASY! Try Looking for those people that you might relate with. This is good when you are just starting to go out witnessing. Also, it's a good way to break the ice of timidity and start building that boldness to approach people. So, as our last suggestion, refrain from approaching that big, scary kid and avoid that potentially awkward moment when they look at you, thinking, "Why is this person wasting my time?" Before You Go… //Suggestions

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