The “Yes-But-How” of Evangelism – zarahlim 11142010 1

Title: Evangelism Techniques: The “Yes-But-How” of Evangelism

Scripture Text: 2 Timothy 4:2-5
“Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and
encourage – with great patience and careful instruction…But keep your head in all
situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of
your ministry.”

Premise: Not everyone is called to be an evangelist, but everyone is called to evangelize.

Not everyone is called to be a pastor, but everyone is called to preach the Word.

e—van—gel—ize [i vánjə l]

(past and past participle e—van—gel—ized, present participle
e—van—gel—iz—ing, 3rd person present singular e—van—gel—iz—es)
transitive and intransitive verb
1. convert to Christianity: to convert somebody or the people of an area to Christianity,
especially by preaching or missionary work

2. be advocate for a cause: to try to persuade other people to share enthusiasm for
specific beliefs and ideals

preach [preech]
(past and past participle preached, present participle preach—ing, 3rd
person present singular preach—es)
verb
1. transitive and intransitive verb RELIGION give sermon: to give a talk on a religious or
moral subject, especially in church

2. intransitive verb give advice in irritating way: to give advice on morality or behavior
in an irritatingly tedious or overbearing way

3. transitive verb urge people to accept idea: to make an opinion or attitude known to
others and urge others to share it
• preached restraint in the midst of chaos

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Catch phrase: I am in it [the world] to win it [the world]!

Introduction Brznf, Lawrence and Zarah joins Tiklop Society of the Philippines
Segue to Evangelism
To evangelize is to be an advocate for a cause.

What is our cause as Christians?

It is this:
Christ came to earth, died on the cross for our sins and on the third day rose to life.
With His resurrection comes our redemption. If we believe in Him, we will be saved.

*Lord I Lift Your Name on High – chorus*

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Message: Not everyone is called to be an evangelist, but everyone is called to evangelize.

Not everyone is called to be a pastor, but everyone is called to preach the Word.

Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.”

preach, evangelize, persuade, cajole, spread the word, convert, make see the light, agitate,
bend somebody's ear (Thesaurus: Microsoft Encarta 2007)

Ever since entering the portals of the church, we hear this often: Share Christ and
His message of salvation to your unsaved loved ones. We have been instructed to
do so, the importance of it magnified with the additional reminders that “We are
Christ’s ambassadors (2 Cor.5:20). “ We are to continue doing the work that Jesus
started here on earth – to reconcile men to God. We have been mandated to take
the “in it to win it” attitude.

Say it with me: I am in it to win it.

I am in [the world] to win [the world] for Christ.

Then comes the most important question of all:

YES, BUT HOW?

S.O.W.
1. Seize every opportunity to speak about your cause.
v2a – “…be prepared in season...”

Testimony: Zarah & Her Tutees; Zarah openly talks about (initiates
conversation about) folding bikes.

2. Obtain knowledge about your cause (content, skills, techniques, etc.)

continuously.
v2a – “…be prepared in season and out of season…”

Keywords: RESEARCH, STUDY, OBSERVE, SELF-IMPROVEMENT

You cannot sell a product if you do not know what you are selling.
You cannot sell a product if you do not know how to sell it.

The same goes with evangeliing.

You cannot talk about your faith if you do not know anything about it.

That’s why it is important to turn to the Scriptures, meditate on it and study

it. Also, open yourselves to other forms of research – read books, attend
seminars, observe key people.

Some popular techniques of sharing the gospel:

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a. The Bridge Illustration

b. Romans Road
c. Paper Folding Technique

3. Walk your talk.

v.5 – “But keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of
an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry.”

You do it no matter what others think, what others say – you live out your
cause!

Object Lesson: Paper Folding Evangelism Technique