THE 5 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS WE CAN DO TO

REACH PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

Passages That Pump Me UpMessage Series - Part 1008-02-15 - Pastor Chuck

Bernal

The most overlooked principle for church growth is we have to love

people the way Jesus did. That’s it! The motive behind everything we do at LifePointe is that we love and care about lost people. The reason Jesus attracted such large crowds is because He loved people. To reach non-Christians, we have to move outside our comfort zone and do things that often feel awkward and uncomfortable. It takes unselfish people to grow a church. Lost people have a lot of problems and their lives are messy.

Bridging the ___________________ gap – Does our Christianity _________?Do all you can to live a peaceful life. Mind your own business, and earn your own living, as we told you before.  If you do these things, then those who are not believers will respect the way you live. (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 – ETRV)

KEY THOUGHT: We have to __________ the right to be _____________!

We reach the lost by our __________ but even more so by our __________

People who do not believe are living all around you and might say that you are doing wrong. Live such good lives that they will see the good things you do and will give glory to God on the day when Christ comes again.

(1 Peter 2:12 – NCV)

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? . . . “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others,   that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:13-16 – NLT)

Be _________________________ Do _________________________

KEY THOUGHT: Our Christianity should be ___________________________ before we ever open our mouths!We must be_______________, be ________________ & be ________________Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.  Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. (Colossians 4:5-6 – NLT)

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside   the Christian faith. Make the most of your opportunities. Everything you say should be kind and well thought out so that you know how to answer everyone.

(Colossians 4:5-6 – GWT)KEY THOUGHT: Non-Christians are very open to our message if we

____________________ it in the right way

We should do _________________ we can to reach those who need JesusI have freely and happily become a servant of any and all so that I can win them to Christ.  When I am with the Jews I seem as one of them so that they will listen to the Gospel and I can win them to Christ. When I am with Gentiles . . . I don’t argue, even though I don’t agree, because I want to help them.  When with the heathen I agree with them as much as I can and so, by agreeing, I can win their confidence and help them too . . . Yes, whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.  I do this to get the Gospel to them and also for the blessing I myself receive when I see them come to Christ. (1 Corinthians 9:19-23 - LB)

KEY THOUGHT: If reaching people for Christ is not a priority in our lives

we are missing a huge ________________________

Sharing Jesus is an awesome ________________ & ______________________

I am obligated   both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.  That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.  For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is

the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.

(Romans 1:14-16 - NIV)

Overwhelming __________________ All consuming ____________________

Undergirding ________________________

KEY THOUGHT: The Gospel has the power to change anyone’s life, if

we just ____________________________ it

Bridging the credibility gap – Does our Christianity credibility?

KEY THOUGHT: We have to earn the right to be heard!

We reach the lost by our words but even more so by our lives

Be different Do something

KEY THOUGHT: Our Christianity should be obvious before we ever open our mouths!

We must be purposeful, be proactive & be prepared

KEY THOUGHT: Non-Christians are very open to our message if we

present it in the right way

We should do everything we can to reach those who need Jesus

KEY THOUGHT: If reaching people for Christ is not a priority in our lives

we are missing a huge blessing

Sharing Jesus is an awesome privilege & responsibility

Overwhelming burden All consuming passion

Undergirding conviction

KEY THOUGHT: The Gospel has the power to change anyone’s life, if

we just share it