Christianity

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Christianity
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A persons coming to Christ is like a chain with
many links.
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We do not have to feel that we individually carry
the full burden of evangelism. God has not called
us to only be the last link, just to be a link.
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We need to intentionally become partners with
other Christians, linking our strengths and
abilities in order to lead people to Christ.
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An Equation For Evangelism
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An Equation For Evangelism
HP
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An Equation For Evangelism
HP CP
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An Equation For Evangelism
HP CP CC
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An Equation For Evangelism
HP CP CC MI
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An Equation For Evangelism
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An Equation For Evangelism
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An Equation For Evangelism
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An Equation For Evangelism
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Matthew 513-16 You are the salt of the earth.
But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor?
Can you make it useful again? It will be thrown
out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
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Matthew 513-16 You are the light of the world
like a city on a mountain, glowing in the night
for all to see.
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Matthew 513-16 Dont hide your light under a
basket! Instead, put it on a stand and let it
shine for all.
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Matthew 513-16 In the same way, let your
good deeds shine out for all to see, so that
everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
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• What Does Salt Do?
• It makes us thirsty
• It enhances food by adding flavor
• It can be used to preserve food

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• What Does Salt Do?
• Which meaning did Jesus have in
  mind?

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• What Does Salt Do?
• Which meaning did Jesus have in
  mind?
• We dont know!

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• What Does Salt Do?
• Most of all, salt must have high potency and be
  in close proximity to have an effect

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• What Does Salt Do?
• Both components are necessary if we want to be
  the salt of the earth and have a spiritual
  impact on our friends!

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High Potency Christians have 3 Essential Traits
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1. Authenticity
2. Compassion
3. Sacrifice

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• Authenticity
• Authentic Identity
• Authentic Emotional Life
• Authentic Confession
• Authentic Conviction

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• Compassion
• Compassion Busters
• Where you live
• How you live
• How you give
• What youve received

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• Sacrifice
• Sacrifice of time
• Sacrifice of resources
• Sacrifice of lifestyle

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Close Proximity Relationships Jesus spent most
of His time with sinners!
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• Relationship Barriers
• Biblical issues
• Spiritual danger
• Risking your reputation
• Personal discomfort

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• Barrier Breakers
• Throw a Matthew party!
• Involve others in your everyday activities
• Use strategic consumerism

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MOST IMPORTANT BE YOURSELF
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Six Styles of Evangelism Confrontational Intellec
tual Testimonial
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Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal
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Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Invitation
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Six Styles of Evangelism Interpersonal Invitation
al Serving
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An Equation For Evangelism
HP CP CC MI
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An Equation For Evangelism
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Salt
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An Equation For Evangelism
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An Equation For Evangelism
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Light
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• What Does Light Do?
• It makes things visible and helps us see them
  for what they really are

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• What Does Light Do?
• In the Biblical sense, light means
  illuminating Gods truth to others (both
  attractively and clearly)

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• What Does Light Do?
• This is the clear communication part of our
  equation!

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• What Does Light Do?
• Our light cant be covered up or people will be
  left guessing what it is that sets us apart

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• What Does Light Do?
• To achieve maximum impact we need all
  three parts of the evangelism equation!

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Next Week Initiating Spiritual Conversations
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