The Power of ONE Pray ONE Prayerâ¦Love ONE person
The Power of ONE There are currently about 3.6 million people in the state of SC that are not inside the walls of the church. There are currently about 300,000 SC Baptists. If everyone would pray ONE prayer to reach ONE person in the course of ONE year, the state would be reached in about a decade.
Pray ONE Prayer…Love ONE person Is it better to share the Gospel over 10 minutes or 10 months? Explain?
Do you know someone whose life reveals that Christ is NOT their Lord? Are you praying for this person and actively engaging them to some degree? Will you commit to sharing God’s story and your personal spiritual story with them? What is their name_________________________________________? Can you name 2 others? _________________________
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The Greatest Story Never Told It has been reported that approximately 95% of church members have never shared the gospel of Jesus and prayed with them as they repent of their sin and confess Jesus as Lord. Why do individuals not share their faith more often? ____ Unequipped _____ Fear _____ Embarrassed ____ Busyness _____ They are not transformed themselves ____ Not expected to _____ Preacher’s job ____ Other: ____________________________________________________ God’s mission has a church to accomplish it...the church is YOU! PRAYER – God help me to reach one CARE - Show them Transformation SHARE your story “I’ve never told you about my spiritual story. Do you have a minute for me to share it with you?”
My Story List words that describe your life before you came to know Christ… Was there a time in your life when you realized you were a sinner and repented from your sin and confessed Christ as your Lord? When? Who told you about Jesus and what it meant to be a Christian…
Their Story Everyone has a story. You just have to take time to listen. Questions that sometimes STOP a spiritual conversation Are you a Christian? Do you believe in Jesus? Do you go to church? If they answer “yes”, now what? Questions to START a spiritual conversation Would you tell me your story I didn’t hear you talk about God much. Has He been a part of your story? Key Phrases that may indicate they ARE a believer - I gave my life to Jesus - Jesus saved me from my sin and changed my life - My life changed when I realized I was a sinner Key Phrases that may indicate they are NOT a believer. - I got baptized when I was young - I accepted Christ once - I believe in God and all that (James 1:19) Dig into their story. Would you tell me more about that? You may have heard of Jesus, but I’d like to tell you the whole story. Scripture Ephesians 2:1-10; Romans 3:23, 6:23; 5:8; 10:9-10; John 3; 1 Cor. 15:1-8 Finish the Conversation: Would you like to pray right now and ask Jesus to be your Lord and in control of your life and turn away from your sin?
Explain the events surrounding your conversion experience?...
When were you baptized and why?...
List words that describe how your life is now…
Have them pray aloud -Ask forgiveness for sin -Confess Jesus as Lord and God -Give Him control of your life
Pray ONE Prayer…Love ONE person Is it better to share the Gospel over 10 minutes or 10 months? Explain?
Do you know someone whose life reveals that Christ is NOT their Lord? Are you praying for this person and actively engaging them to some degree? Will you commit to sharing God’s story and your personal spiritual story with them? What is their name_________________________________________? Can you name 2 others? _________________________
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The Greatest Story Never Told It has been reported that approximately 95% of church members have never shared the gospel of Jesus and prayed with them as they repent of their sin and confess Jesus as Lord. Why do individuals not share their faith more often? ____ Unequipped _____ Fear _____ Embarrassed ____ Busyness _____ They are not transformed themselves ____ Not expected to _____ Preacher’s job ____ Other: ____________________________________________________ God’s mission has a church to accomplish it...the church is YOU! PRAYER – God help me to reach one CARE - Show them Transformation SHARE your story “I’ve never told you about my spiritual story. Do you have a minute for me to share it with you?”
My Story List words that describe your life before you came to know Christ… Was there a time in your life when you realized you were a sinner and repented from your sin and confessed Christ as your Lord? When? Who told you about Jesus and what it meant to be a Christian…
Their Story Everyone has a story. You just have to take time to listen. Questions that sometimes STOP a spiritual conversation Are you a Christian? Do you believe in Jesus? Do you go to church? If they answer “yes”, now what? Questions to START a spiritual conversation Would you tell me your story I didn’t hear you talk about God much. Has He been a part of your story? Key Phrases that may indicate they ARE a believer - I gave my life to Jesus - Jesus saved me from my sin and changed my life - My life changed when I realized I was a sinner Key Phrases that may indicate they are NOT a believer. - I got baptized when I was young - I accepted Christ once - I believe in God and all that (James 1:19) Dig into their story. Would you tell me more about that? You may have heard of Jesus, but I’d like to tell you the whole story. Scripture Ephesians 2:1-10; Romans 3:23, 6:23; 5:8; 10:9-10; John 3; 1 Cor. 15:1-8 Finish the Conversation: Would you like to pray right now and ask Jesus to be your Lord and in control of your life and turn away from your sin?
Explain the events surrounding your conversion experience?...
When were you baptized and why?...
List words that describe how your life is now…
Have them pray aloud -Ask forgiveness for sin -Confess Jesus as Lord and God -Give Him control of your life
