Introduction:
It is a nice thought that every person in the Lord’s
church would have an overwhelming conviction to share the gospel.
The reality is that God has a diverse body
with each precious soul having differing gifts useful for
His Kingdom.
Discussion:
I.
Diverse Gifts For Evangelism
A.
Many Do Not Have “The Gift”
1.
Not
everyone has the gift to evangelize.
a.
Some aren’t effective communicators.
b.
Some can’t reason through Scriptures.
c.
These things can be learned/improved. Matt.
25:16
2.
It
may be that you shouldn’t evangelize. 1
Cor. 9:16
B.
You Can Still Help!
1.
There
are diverse ways to help. Cp. Rom.
12:1-8
a.
Desire
to be
a living sacrifice. v.
1
b.
Use
the gift(s) God has blessed you for this noble cause. Vss.
4ff
II.
Ways to Help In Evangelism
A.
How The Church Gets Involved
1.
Hospitality
2.
Fervent
prayers
3.
Encouragers
4.
Helpers:
baby sitters, Graphic Designers, etc.
Conclusion:
If you desire and are able to evangelize … do it to
God’s glory.
If
you’re not able but are blessed with means to help accomplish
our evangelistic efforts … let your talents be used to God’s
glory.
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
Franklin
Church of Christ
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