Evangelism Overhaul: Practical Grace – Notes, Announcements, Bulletin & Podcast
Evangelism Overhaul: Practical Grace
by Alan Chambers
August 26th, 2012
I. Repent/Recommit
A. Repent of our own immorality and recommit to holiness.
1. Samson Story
B. Repent of Hostility and Recommit to Bold Love
1. Jonah Syndrome
2. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another (John 13:35)
John 13:35 (NASB) – 35 By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.
1. Anger vs. Hostility
II. Keys to Evangelism
A. Evaluate Your Attitude
1. Top 10 Sins
2. Position AND Disposition
B. Develop a Relationship (whenever possible)
1. Drive by Advice
2. Jeff & Yvette
C. Be Vulnerable
D. Be Gracious
1. It’s His Kindness (Romans 2:4)
Romans 2:4 (NASB) - 4 Or do you think lightly of the riches of His kindness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the kindness of God leads you to repentance?
E. Be Defined by What You are For (not what you are against.)
F. Know Your Audience
1. Militant – Defend without Attacking
2. Moderate – Ambassadors of Christ
3. Repentant – Brothers & Sisters Walking Beside not Judges Standing Over
G. Remember Your Role & the Goal
1. You’re not the Holy Spirit
2. WWJD? Vs. WWJHMD? (What Would Jesus Have Me do?)
3. JUST SHOW UP!
NOTE: Alan Chambers uses the New American Standard translation for all scripture references. Portions of the content of this workshop can be found in his books, God’s Grace & the Homosexual Next Door (Harvest House, 2006), Leaving Homosexuality (Harvest House, 2009) as well as How Should We Respond by Joe Dallas (Love Won Out Series, 1998). For more info: www.alanchambers.org. You can also find Alan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/AlanManningChambers or Twitter: www.twitter.com/AlanMChambers
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by Jeff
On August 27, 2012
in one word…unforgetable! Alan, you truly captured the spirit of grace, compassion, and the unconditionla love of Abba! Thank you for being so vulnerable and transparent. Gods message through you is one that will have lasting impact on me and MANY others. Well done!
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