Ever hear an effervescent spontaneous Christian witness to a friend? It's beautiful.
Ever hear a person named Ann Kiemel share her faith with a total stranger, or with a neighbor on her street? Man, the Message of the Gospel changes lives! God does it.
The Lord used her ..where she traveled and it was on Purpose. He has a good soul-winning purpose for your life as well.
She loved the word impossible. And through Christ, nothing was impossible for her -- nothing is for you, believer.
With your own personality, there is a way to witness in the Spirit that only you can do. You're unique, valuable and special! Nobody else can minister like you together with the Lord.. can do!
Jesus said, “Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” Matthew 12:34
Today, I too believe in walking close with, and in sharing Christ.. simply with those in my neighborhood and with the world at large. Can any of us do that perfectly? Nope. Don't need to.
I too want to travel on purpose with his Message of hope (the Gospel)..even if it's across the street.
I love to speak the powerful name of Jesus every day. Where he leads, you can too.. like in prayer, in share, in real care.. anywhere! To someone in need.
Yes! You there.. can build a bond with the mail carrier, or with the man or lady next door, or with individuals at your grocery store, pharmacy, or at the bank.
Every day you can look for opportunities to practically serve, to sing, and to share. Inquire of the Lord. God will show you different and new ways to love people to Jesus Christ.
Yes, to show his love to them in this world gone astray. In this world of riots that has been growing more unloving.. and to speak His beautiful name.
Let no one who passes your way today.. not encounter his love or an uplifting word that agrees with his Word.
They are ignored, rejected, passed by or over. They are neglected too often in this world, but they need a warm smile, a touch on the arm, an ear.
On an ordinary Monday in an ordinary town on an ordinary hard day, God can use you to be his rep.. to live like Jesus did. To minister to the heart of some broken individual. They'll never be the same again. You watch, you wait (on him), you'll see. Love with truth can make a difference!
It is not really hard and you don't need to know it all to start.
You don't need to have the whole Bible memorized. You don't need any seniority. You don't need a seminary or Bible college degree.
God gives fresh ideas, and over the top all the way up to the edge kinda humor, good humor! Yes, he has a sense of humor! He gives us tender yet natural responses.
Our time here is limited, our time with strangers and friends is more limited.
I pray that you will never forget HOW MUCH those in the world need Jesus. How much he loves you and them! God will use you if you remember and ask him to.
It is NOT complicated, it's not religious, pushy or preachy, it's not verklempt and stiff at all.
It is seeing everyone around us with the eyes of Christ. Sure, he sees you and them today.
I love all of you. Be encouraged in the word. God loves you even more so. He's there for you, will take the time to listen. Won't bail out or ditch you, believer. Won't leave, quit, reject or forsake you.
It's not about you. It's not and never been about me, or about Ann, or about any of us here.. it's about Christ and his good plan.
Hey, I'm one ordinary surfer dude with a great big wonderful God inside of me and we together are out to change the world with love. His love, and you know how everyone is looking for Love. They try all kinds of things, and pay big money sometimes trying to find it.
But God's Loves, Message and Salvation are free. He'll forgiven anyone living anywhere.
Please join hands with me older person, middle aged, or younger teenage person. Turn, trust.. join hands with me today and believe. We can change the world!
"Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth."
God delights to use ordinary peeps.
Have you ever felt like, ‘Hey, I’m just too old and broken to be used by God.. to do something to glorify the Lord.’
If so, you're not really alone, but he can give you new JOY, a buoyant, jubilant, infectious faith to tactfully share. Yes, he can do it!
Noah was over six hundred years old when he exited that wooden waterlogged ark, but God used him to re-start the entire human race all over again.
If you’re older, think about it this way: you’re a walking repository of decades of wisdom and knowledge. So, before you leave this earth, endeavor to give to others what God has entrusted to you. Right now, somebody, somewhere, needs something you have, and if you ask God, He will show you who they are. When He does – listen closely, hear, pray and get involved!
“Remember.. few of you were wise in the world’s eyes.. when God called you.” 1 Corinthians 1:26
“God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise." 1 Corinthians 1:27
Would you pray something like this.. Dear Loving Father, thanks for making me. You know very well that I am but dust. A thousand or something like that times.. I've failed you, let you down, but I still want to know you and subsequently make you known. Give boldness, on-fire zeal, wisdom, a burden for people, passion and tact. Nothing is impossible with you. You've called me into your Kingdom to serve you at this specific place, at this specific time, for a very specific purpose. Now help me understand that better. Help me see and feel your perspective and heart. Despite my ordinariness, my commonness I am yours. I belong to you—and you are not ordinary, but greater than all! Refill me -- fill my sails. Help me pour out your grace and compassion among others so that they, too, may experience the richness of your agape love. Through me, my Father, one by one.. show others how you can use an ordinary life to bring extraordinary blessing and restoration into this world of hurt and brokenness. Thanks for the years, the lessons and moments with you. Please help me see that no matter the age, these are gifts.. to inspire me in giving away what you have freely given. That mercy, grace and Message of abundant eternal life. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. Fish4souls.org
“It is the duty of every Christian to be Christ to his neighbor.” – Martin Luther
“Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.” 1 Corinthians 15:3
“Have you no wish for others to be saved? Then you're not saved yourself, be sure of that!” ― Charles Spurgeon
“One thing I have observed in all my years of ministry is that the most effective and important aspects of evangelism usually take place on an individual, personal level. Most people do not come to Christ as an immediate response to a sermon they hear in a crowded setting. They come to Christ because of the influence of an individual.” – John MacArthur
“Evangelism has always been the heartbeat for our ministry; it is what God has called us to do.” – Billy Graham
Maturing missionary or mission field, which be you?
“Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor.” – Charles Spurgeon
“Jesus himself did not try to convert the two thieves on the cross; he waited until one of them turned to him.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Jesus is alive, interceding for people and is working today. Sometimes we wait, sometimes we've prayed and it's time to act.. in harmony with him.
“God forbid that I should travel with anybody a quarter of an hour without speaking of Christ to them.” – George Whitefield
“If you had the cure to cancer wouldn’t you usher it?… You have the cure to death… get out there and share it.” – Kirk Cameron
“Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell; I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.” – C. T. Studd
“Run to and fro everywhere, holy fires, beautiful fires; for you are the light of the world, nor are you put under a bushel. He whom you cleave unto is exalted and has exalted you. Run to and fro and be known unto all nations.” – Augustine
Sin is far worse than cancer. Would it be love to withhold the cure from really sick people?
“To be a soul winner is the happiest thing in this world.” – Charles Spurgeon
“Any method of evangelism will work if God is in it.” – Leonard Ravenhill
“To call a man evangelical who is not evangelistic is an utter contradiction.” – G. Campbell Morgan
"[Nature teaches us that every believer should be a soul-winner]. It is an essential part of the new nature. We see it in every child who loves to tell of his happiness and to bring others to share his joys." – Andrew Murray
“At our very doors is the work we crave. The heathen are literally all around us. I have already had the pleasure of going with my sister on some of her visits to the native women. Much tact is necessary in dealing with these as the aversion to foreigners is still very strong. Some will not admit us at all; others listen coldly and with evident restraint; only a few hear the word gladly. Nevertheless, we must ‘sow beside all waters.’ We know that God’s word can not ‘return void.'” – Lottie Moon
“Our witness – good or bad – is the overflow of our lives.” – Alistair Begg
“If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confuses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself.” – Martin Luther
“When a man is filled with the Word of God you cannot keep him still. If a man has got the Word, he must speak or die.” – D. L. Moody
"Don’t wait for a feeling or love in order to share Christ with a stranger. You already love your heavenly Father, and you know that this stranger is created by Him, but separated from Him, so take those first steps in evangelism because you love God. It is not primarily out of compassion for humanity that we share our faith or pray for the lost; it is first of all, love for God.” ― John Piper
“Let eloquence be flung to the dogs rather than souls be lost. What we want is to win souls. They are not won by flowery speeches.” ― Charles Spurgeon
Ask diagnostic questions, take your time, and make sure they understand what you mean.
Joyous Christians in the Bible were also spontaneous. They expressed great concern for individuals. Were honest about their failures and victories -- authentic.
Paul began with the Old Testament and his life.. when he was speaking to the Jews, but when he spoke to a group of Greeks in Athens (see Acts 17) he began by quoting their own sayings. He entered their world short of sin to build a bridge, not to burn a bridge.
As he wrote to the Corinthians, “To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews.. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law.. so as to win those not having the law” 1 Corinthians 9:20-21
- We must be clear about the fact of sin (Isa. 59:1-2; Hab. 1:13; Rom. 3:22-23; 6:23; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; 1 John 1:5-6).
- We must be clear about the meaning of the cross (Matt. 26:28; Gal. 3:10-13; 1 Tim. 1:15; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:18).
- We must be clear about our need to repent of our sins and to trust in Christ (Matt. 11:28-30; Mark 1:15; 8:34; John 1:12; 3:16; 6:37; Acts 20:21).
- We can even ask them what they think about death, eternal and abundant life, of Christ, of God the Father, and of judgment, the Bible, and Christianity. We want to live the life, but after listening intently we’ll need to do some verbal witnessing (not too much, not too little..the Lord will lead you). Some Christians find it hard to do something that surprises our non-Christian friends – listen well to their responses!
In order for it to be biblical evangelism, the Gospel must be clearly communicated, whether in written or oral form. Share the truth in love. Facebook.com/shareJesus .. SeeNations.tumblr.com .. Urbaane.tumblr.com
Is heaven your goal? Hope so. Hell really wasn't made for you or for other people. It was made for rebellious fallen angels. People send themselves there. Opt not to go there. I want Heaven and one day it'll come down on earth. They will become one and the same. Jesus is the only way in.
Is hell real? Is there any evidence that it exists? What does the Bible say about hell?
Is hell in the center of the earth? Is hell somewhere in outer space?
What happens after death? Is there life after death? Is hell real? Is hell eternal?
Does the Bible give a description of hell?
Will unbelievers truly suffer in hell forever (hellfire)?
How can I not go to hell? How can I escape from the eternal fate of hell?
