Pastor Dan Ryan closes MissionsFest 2024 with a message on evangelism today.
Sermon OutlinE
Three key principles for Evangelism today:
- Be present
- Be curious
- Be discerning
- Where is the person at?
- What stories can meet them there?
- Where is God at work in it all?
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- When you think about evangelism, or sharing your faith, what have you thought about doing so, and how have you been taught to witness to others?
- Share about your experience in sharing your faith with others. What have you learned through this experience?
- Work through each point of the outline above and share your reflections about the sermon.
DIg Deeper
Resources for you to grow in sharing your faith:
- The Bible – Take time in the coming week to read one of the Gospel accounts in the bible (Matthew, Mark, Luke or John) and reflect on how Jesus shared the good news, and how you can follow His example.
- The Eastbrook App – Visit the App, click “Resources” at the bottom and select the “Sharing my Faith” resources page. Don’t have the app? Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play to download it today or find a direct link at eastbrook.org/app!
- Podcast – The Surprising Rebirth in the Belief in God with Justin Brierley, Episode 28: Is the tide turning? Gen Z and the Asbury Awakening.
- Books
- The Art of Neighboring by Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon. Visit artofneighboring.com for additional videos, studies, and resources.
- The Celtic Way of Evangelism by George Hunter III
- In-Person Classes
- Meaningful Evangelism with Christina Winrich: Saturday, November 9 at 10 am in Holy Grounds. Together we’ll explore the whys and how of evangelism, and the power of God’s story and ours! RSVP to Dan Ryan at dryan@eastbrook.org.
- Eastbrook 301: Intro to Living Out Our Faith with Pastor Jim Caler: Three Sundays, December 8, 15, & 22. Visit eastbrook.org/301 for more information.