Paul calls his converts in Corinth “beloved children” (1 Cor. 4:14). Do we have any converts, any dear children? If not, why?
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Sermons on Personal Evangelism
Philip the evangelist led the Ethiopian eunuch to faith in Christ (Acts 8:26-40). It’s a conversion story. But it’s also an evangelism story. Philip shows us how to bring someone to Jesus.
The communion bread symbolizes the crucified body of Jesus. The cup symbolizes his blood. It is a sacred meal, and it calls for a reverent response.
Paul was a prisoner in Rome. On death row he wrote a final letter to Timothy, his young friend and coworker. And what was his word of encouragement? “Do the work of an evangelist” (2 Tim. 4:5).
Andrew and Philip were among the earliest followers of Jesus. As soon as they became disciples, they also became evangelists. Andrew brought his brother to Jesus, and Philip brought a friend (John 1:40-50).
The American church is in trouble. Fewer and fewer people are reading the scriptures and searching for God. Why? Maybe the church has forgotten its reason for existence.
Evangelism doesn’t have to be complicated. Simply promote the church, ask people to come, and welcome them when they do.