1. Purpose of Evangelism
Mark 16:15

2. Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.”

3. Evangelism is a word that is not well liked:
For the lost: They don’t like to be bothered
For the saved: It puts them out of their comfort zone

4. Matthew 4:19 – “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

5. You were Made for a Mission
Matthew 28:19,20 – “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Teaching them to observe whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.”

6. You were Made for a Mission
Mark 16:15 – “And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel unto them.”

7. You were Made for a Mission
Luke 24:47 – “And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”

8. You were Made for a Mission
John 20:21 – “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.”

9. You were Made for a Mission
Acts 1:8 – “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”

10. You were Made for a Mission
Romans 1:16 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first and also to the Greek.”

11. You were Made for a Mission
I Corinthians 9:16 – “Woe is unto me, if I preach not the
gospel.”

12. You were Made for a Mission
How can I fulfill this purpose in my life?
Confrontational approach / Peter
Intellectual approach / Paul
Testimonial approach / The blind man
Interpersonal approach / Matthew
Invitational approach/ The Samaritan Woman
Service approach / Dorcas

13. You were Made for a Mission
The mission of evangelism is a wonderful privilege
Your mission has eternal significance
Your mission gives your life meaning
Your mission brings lasting joy

14. You are Sent with a Message
Your life message includes:
Your testimony
Lessons you’ve learned
Sharing godly passions
Telling the good news

15. We are here to magnify His glory / Worship
We are here to be a member of His family / Fellowship
We are here to model His character / Discipleship
We are here to minister His grace / Ministry
We are here to be a messenger of the good news / Evangelism

16. Matthew 16:18 – “I will build my church”