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When You Feel Disqualified from Speaking to Others about the Lord
Feeling unworthy to share the gospel? You’re not alone. Past mistakes and present struggles can make us doubt our ability to share God’s love. But the truth is, God doesn’t require perfection—He calls the willing.
What if I Have Committed the Unpardonable Sin?
The question of the unpardonable sin arises from Christ’s warning in Mark 3:28-29. But what did He mean? While there is no unpardonable sin today, there remains one unpardoned sin—rejecting Christ’s payment for our salvation. No sin is too great for God’s forgiveness, but will we accept His grace?
Uncovering True Identity: The Power of the Gospel in a World of False Perceptions
Our identity—how we perceive ourselves—shapes our decisions, relationships, values, and even our potential. However, how we see ourselves is not always the same as who we truly are. One of the key purposes of evangelism is to confront these false identities with the truth of who we are in God’s eyes—a spiritual “wake-up call.”
Holiday Evangelism: Do’s and Don’ts for Authentic Outreach
The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to share the gospel, but it can also come with its own set of challenges. By keeping a few simple principles in mind, you can navigate the holiday obstacles and make Christ known in a way that feels natural and authentic.
How to Overcome the Challenges of Sharing the Gospel with Family
Overcome the challenges of sharing your faith with family. Discover practical tips on prayer, shifting your perspective, and staying committed to God’s call to share the Gospel boldly. Be inspired to step out in faith this Christmas, trust the Holy Spirit, and make Christ known in your every conversations.
Two Great Promises That Empower You to Fulfill the Great Commission in Your Center
Sharing the gospel has become more challenging as the world becomes more chaotic. This can lead to frustration and discouragement for many believers in fulfilling Christ’s mission. Fortunately, God has given you two great promises within the Great Commission. These promises serve as bookends for the command by encouraging and supporting you as you carry it out.
Five Mistakes People Make When Evangelizing Family Members
Discover the five common mistakes believers make when sharing the gospel with their family members and learn how to avoid them. This insightful guide offers practical tips to present the message of salvation with clarity, compassion, and confidence, helping you reach those you love most with the hope of Christ.
Loving Family Members Who Are Hard to Love
Struggling to love certain family members? This blog offers faith-centered strategies to navigate challenging family dynamics with grace and compassion. Explore practical tips on forgiveness, empathy, humility, and prayer as ways to love, even when it’s tough.
How to Witness to a Nominal Christian
Learn how to witness to nominal Christians who may know the language of faith but not the Lord. This blog offers practical advice on asking the right questions and sharing the gospel effectively, emphasizing the need for prayer, and reliance on God.
Further Reading
Confronting the Fear of Rejection
This blog offers practical and biblical insights for sharing the gospel fearlessly. Learn how to handle rejection, stay faithful to God’s message, and cultivate boldness through four actionable steps. Overcome fear and continue your evangelism with confidence.
How to Be “For Culture” Without Being “Of Culture”
Discover how Christians can navigate the balance between being “sent” and “sanctified” in the world. Explore principles from Jesus’s prayer in John 17:15-20 and practical steps for engaging with culture while maintaining a Christ-like holiness.
How Our Worldview Impacts Our Witness
Discover how our worldview shapes our approach to sharing the gospel through contrasting perspectives and explore the profound implications for evangelism. Gain valuable perspective on the importance of aligning our convictions with our actions for a compelling witness to the transformative power of faith.
3 Important Steps to Cultivate a Child’s Heart for Christ
Discover the profound impact of a grandfather’s love and influence on a journey to faith. Delve into the invaluable gifts of undivided attention, unconditional love, and an uncomplicated gospel, shaping a legacy that spans generations. Explore how cultivating hearts can pave the way for receiving God’s gift of salvation.
How to Share Your Faith in College
There are many challenges faced by Christian college students when discussing matters of faith with their peers. Drawing from the Book of Colossians, this blog highlights three essential components for effective evangelism on the college campus.
Igniting Your Witness to Clients Through Prayer: The ACTS Model
Prayer is a vital part of the ministry of a pregnancy center. Just as it is crucial for a soldier to stay in constant contact with their...
10 Online Resources to Help You Defend Your Faith
Discover ten valuable online resources aimed at strengthening believers’ ability to defend orthodox Christian beliefs in the face of challenging questions. These resources provide a diverse array of tools and materials to aid believers in engaging with skeptics authentically and confidently.
Dealing with Rabbit Trails in Gospel Conversations
When sharing the gospel, you will often encounter individuals who divert conversations with random questions and objections. In this blog you will learn valuable insights on navigating rabbit trails, prompting thoughtful reflection, and ultimately trusting God to use each conversation for His glory.
Back to the Basics of Evangelism
In getting back to the basics of explaining salvation to an unbeliever, we must clearly explain the message of Salvation. Explore the truths that form the foundation of salvation, guiding you to effectively communicate the life-transforming message of Christ.
An Often Overlooked Way to Celebrate “The Sanctity of Human Life”
Over the years, many have adopted the whole month of January as Sanctity of Life month to do just what President Reagan hoped, reflect on the blessing and responsibility that we must protect and care for the lives and freedoms of unborn children. Whether you work in a pregnancy center or are an advocate for life in your community, it’s important to have a biblical perspective on the Sanctity of Human life.
Are We Making Evangelism Too Hard?
Many of us have been encouraged or taught to approach evangelism as a point-by-point monologue. Often though, we simply want to share our experience with Jesus and invite someone else to experience Him too. Learn the importance of sharing the gospel in your own words which can fosters a more authentic and enjoyable evangelistic experience.
Igniting Your Witness Through Prayer: The ACTS Model
Learn how to use the ACTS model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) as a structured approach to prayer. Each letter not only helps deepen your relationship with the Lord but it also enhances your outreach and evangelism, providing a valuable guide to enriching spiritual growth and confidently sharing your faith.
Why Evangelism Resolutions Fail
Have you experienced what seems like failure in your New Years resolution to share your faith? Delve into the importance of having rhythms with God and others before you dive into “evangelistic supplements”. Discover how consistent prayer and meditation on God’s word form the basis of a natural evangelistic mindset.
Don’t Let Christmas Crowd Out Christ
Here are three “pitfalls” that believers can fall into during the holiday season, why they hinder us from participating in Christ’s mission, and how to avoid them altogether.
A Missing Ingredient for Effective Evangelism: Proactive Prayer
There is one key ingredient when sharing our faith that many neglect. It is what I refer to as “proactive prayer” and it can make a huge difference in the way we view evangelism and the way we experience co-laboring with God in His harvest. Here are three ways proactive prayer can bolster your evangelism.
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