Have you ever felt like you were not up to the task when it comes to sharing your faith?  Our message today brings fresh clarity to evangelism, stripping away the intimidating myths to reveal its beautiful simplicity—it’s simply sharing the hope we’ve found in Jesus.  Through powerful examples from Scripture, it will show the necessity of evangelism as a spiritual discipline and how ordinary people’s encounters with Jesus sparked natural, life-changing conversations.  This message aims to encourage you to share your faith story with confidence and joy, understanding that evangelism isn’t about polished presentations—it’s about sharing the difference Jesus has made in your life.

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STUDY GUIDE

1 – The message discusses several common excuses people make to avoid evangelism, such as ‘I don’t know enough’ or ‘That’s for holy people.’ Why do you think people often make these excuses, and what does it reveal about their understanding of evangelism?
– Application: Which of these excuses have you personally struggled with, and how has your understanding of evangelism changed after hearing this message?

2 – According to Romans 10:13-17, what is the connection between hearing the Gospel and salvation, and why does this make evangelism so crucial for Christians?
– Application: How does this understanding of evangelism’s importance change your perspective on your role in sharing the Gospel with others?

3 – How does the message’s explanation of evangelism as ‘sharing what you have found in Jesus’ differ from common misconceptions about evangelism being complicated or requiring extensive theological training?
– Application: What personal experiences with Jesus could you share with others in a simple, authentic way?

4 – Why the emphasis that evangelism is not an event or church marketing scheme but rather a way of life, and what implications does this have for how we approach sharing our faith?
– Application: How might viewing evangelism as a lifestyle rather than an activity change your daily interactions with others?

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Matthew 28:19-20
Romans 10:13-17
1 Peter 1:3-5
Romans 10:9
Acts 1:8
Mark 1:1
Luke 2:10-11
John 4:1-45
Mark 5:1-20
John 9
John 4:29
Mark 5:18-20
1 Peter 3:15

TAKE HOME

Read John 4:1-45, Mark 5:1-20, and John 9

See these early examples of evangelism and take note of what you learn from…

• What and who they talk about
• The impact of what they do has
• How they provide no theological discourses, but just speak about Jesus