04 Sept 2016

The Win - Week 3

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Connection Church Statesboro

The sermon focuses on evangelism, emphasizing it as an act of obedience to God rather than a measure of one's Christian merit. It addresses common reasons for avoiding evangelism, such as discouragement, doubt, pride, busyness, and fear, countering each with biblical references and personal anecdotes. The speaker shares a story about a tough football player named Bubba who fought a monkey to illustrate the initial fear and potential "beatdown" one might feel when first evangelizing. He stresses the importance of working on one's relationship with Christ, praying for opportunities to share faith, and extending invitations to church. The message encourages listeners to share their personal testimonies and simplify the gospel message to help others recognize their need for a savior.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Gratitude

Part 2: Church Vision, Culture

Part 3: Barriers to Evangelism

Part 4: Responsibility, Calling

Part 5: Overcoming Fear, Past

Part 6: Testimony, Practical Steps

Part 7: Boldness, Service

Part 8: Simple Outreach, Invitation

Part 9: Response, Closing

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