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PERSONAL CALL TO EVANGELISM We are STSA – Part 9 July 8, 2012. S T S A. S T S A. Limitless Acceptance. S T S A. Authentic Community. Limitless Acceptance. S T S A. Transformational Communal Worship. Authentic Community. Limitless Acceptance. Passionate Pursuit. S T S A.
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PERSONAL CALL TO EVANGELISM We are STSA – Part 9 July 8, 2012
S T S A Limitless Acceptance
S T S A Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
S T S A Transformational Communal Worship Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
Passionate Pursuit S T S A Transformational Communal Worship Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
Christ-Like Integrity Passionate Pursuit S T S A Transformational Communal Worship Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
Faith-filled Vision Christ-Like Integrity Passionate Pursuit S T S A Transformational Communal Worship Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
Faith-filled Vision Christ-Like Integrity Irrational Generosity Passionate Pursuit S T S A Transformational Communal Worship Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
Faith-filled Vision Christ-Like Integrity Irrational Generosity Passionate Pursuit S T S A Transformational Communal Worship Stewardship of Talents/Gifts Authentic Community Limitless Acceptance
PERSONAL CALL TO EVANGELISM We believe that the call to evangelism and witnessing applies to us just as much as it did to the Apostles in the early church. God will hold me accountable to its completion.
Evangelism “sharing the good news”
Luke 2:10-11 “Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 8:1 “Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him”
The goal is not to bring others to Christ, but rather to bring Christ to others. “After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go.” Luke 10:1
Why share? • To show my appreciationfor what God has given me.
Isaiah 43:1-3, 10 “Thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you…
Isaiah 43:1-3, 10 …When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame scorch you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior... “You are My witnesses,” says the LORD.
Why share? • To show my appreciationfor what God has given me. • To show my love for God Himself.
GOD & MAN Sin
GOD & MAN Savior Sin
Who's gonna share this? Savior Sin
1 Corinthians 9:16 “For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!”
Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
The only criteria needed is… Willingness to leave my comfort zone
PERSONAL CALL TO EVANGELISM We believe that the call to evangelism and witnessing applies to us just as much as it did to the Apostles in the early church. God will hold me accountable to its completion.
Whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 10:32