![The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism”,[object Object],Jeffery Anselmi,[object Object],http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60867&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20,[object Object],Church-%20Evangelism%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-1-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![What is one of the most intimidating things God calls us to do as Christians? What is the one thing that we are asked to do that sends shivers up most of our spines?Evangelism is one of the most intimidating of the purposes of the church. The command to tell everyone about Jesus. ,[object Object],To evangelize means to share the good news about Jesus with other people. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-2-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Matthew 28:18 NET Then Jesus came up and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.",[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-3-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![We are called to evangelize the world. We are called to reach out to the whole world with the ,[object Object],Gospel of Jesus Christ.In order for us to be able to tell people about Jesus, we must be able to attract people. This is true of the church and of each of us individually. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-4-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![As a church we can have all the programs that look good, but if we do not follow the principles that Jesus used to attract people, we will not get the opportunity to use the wonderful programs.I want to focus in on what we need to do in order to attract people so that we can share the gospel with them.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-5-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![How do we attract people? ,[object Object],Do we compromise the message? ,[object Object],Jesus did not compromise ,[object Object],His message to attract people.,[object Object],Why do churches struggle with growth? ,[object Object],Is there something wrong with the ,[object Object],message or messenger?Too many times, churches that do not attract people wear that as a badge of honor, a testament to the fact that they do not compromise the Gospel. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-6-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![This scenario really paints a picture of a church that does not care enough for people to reach out to the lost around them.Sometimes churches do not reach out because they do not really want to grow, they are comfortable with the way they are, and they do not want other people rocking the boat. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-7-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Sometimes fear holds us back, fear of rejection, fear of being made fun of, fear of not having ALL of the answers to ALL of the questions.Sometimes false views of evangelism have an effect on us. ,[object Object],God will do it, ,[object Object],or we hired someone to do it, ,[object Object],someone else will do it. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-8-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![I want us to examine three principles that Jesus used to attract people, giving Him the opportunity to reach the lost sheep that He coveted so much. What do we need to do in order to make our evangelism, or outreach efforts more effective? ,[object Object],For Evangelism to be successful…. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-9-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![WE MUST HAVE LOVE FOR THE PEOPLE. ,[object Object],When you study the ministry of Jesus, He attracted crowds because of His love for them. Matthew 14:13 NET Now when Jesus heard this he went away from there privately in a boat to an isolated place. But when the crowd heard about it, they followed him on foot from the towns. 14 As he got out he saw the large crowd, and he had compassion on them and healed their sick.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-10-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Jesus and the Rich young ruler. ,[object Object],Mark 10:21 NET As Jesus looked at him, he felt love for him and said,"You lack one thing. ,[object Object],Go, sell whatever you have and ,[object Object],give the money to the poor, ,[object Object],and you will have treasure in heaven. ,[object Object],Then come, follow me.",[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-11-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Matthew 9:36 NET When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were bewildered and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.37Then he said to his disciples,"The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.38Therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into his harvest.",[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-12-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![When Jesus looked at the people, ,[object Object],He loved them so much that ,[object Object],He wanted more people ,[object Object],to be reached with the Gospel.1 Timothy 2:4 NETsince he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.,[object Object],Jesus did not look at the people like they were a bunch of losers, but instead He looked at them with love. He did not despise them. ,[object Object],He pitied them. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-13-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Correct motives flow ,[object Object],from a correct attitude.Compassion!,[object Object],This was God’s motive for sending Jesus. Compassion is the ability to put yourself in ,[object Object],the other person’s shoes.Burdened! ,[object Object],Feeling a heavy heart for the lost. ,[object Object],We see non-Christian’s as the enemy instead of seeing them as ,[object Object],victims of the enemy. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-14-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![PAUL’S BURDEN ,[object Object],Romans 9:1 NET I am telling the truth in Christ (I am not lying!), for my conscience assures me in the Holy Spirit —2I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart.3For I could wish that I myself were accursed — cut off from Christ — for the sake of my people, ,[object Object],my fellow countrymen,,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-15-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Zeal! Enthusiasm!,[object Object],Excited about who Jesus is.Love!,[object Object],Christian’s should be the most gracious winsome witnesses the world has ever seen. Love for Jesus should motivate us the most. ,[object Object],2 Corinthians 5:14 NET For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.,[object Object],Love for the lost should motivate us.Appreciation that someone shared with us should motivate us also. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-16-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Motive and attitude relates to ,[object Object],how we will or will not act.,[object Object],It will help us…,[object Object],…not to be obnoxious,[object Object],…not to be hostile,[object Object],…to not share out of obligation,[object Object],…to not share to exalt self,[object Object],…to be judgmental,[object Object],…not to be judgmental ,[object Object],…to be fearful,[object Object],…not to be fearful,[object Object],…to remember our limitations ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-17-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![1 Corinthians 3:6 NETI planted, Apollos watered, but God caused it to grow.,[object Object],It will help us…,[object Object],…not to be discouraged with God’s timetable.,[object Object],…to be tactful.,[object Object],…to be prepared,[object Object],1 Peter 3:15 NETBut set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks ,[object Object],about the hope you possess.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-18-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![It will help us…,[object Object],…not to be lazy.,[object Object],…not to be guilty of direct disobedience to Christ’s direct command.,[object Object],For Evangelism to be successful….,[object Object],NEEDS MUST BE MET ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-19-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![How many people want to hear a sermon ,[object Object],when they are hungry or sick?Psychology has this thing called ,[object Object],“Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.” ,[object Object],Basically it says that we have different levels ,[object Object],of needs and until one level is satisfied, ,[object Object],we cannot get past that level.He draws it as a pyramid. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-20-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![At the bottom are the ,[object Object],physiological needs ,[object Object],(air, food, water, sleep, etc ,[object Object],basic human needs)then you have safety and security followed by loving and belonging,Esteem and self-esteemSelf-actualization ,[object Object],(self fulfillment) ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-21-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![A person is concerned with the level they are on. If your safety is threatened, you cannot worry about feeling loved, or if you are starving, you are not worried ,[object Object],about self-esteem.I am not promoting Maslow, but I do think there is some truth in what he says. ,[object Object],Jesus knew this principle also. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-22-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![What did Jesus do for people before He taught them? He took care of needs. He found out what their needs were and addressed them. ,[object Object],Jesus earned the right to be heard!When you look at the ministry of Jesus and the Apostles, you will see that they did not try to cram a message down people’s throat without regard for their needs. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-23-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Matthew 15:30 NET Then large crowds came to him bringing with them the lame, blind, crippled, mute, and many others. They laid them at his feet, and he healed them.31As a result, the crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled healthy, the lame walking, and the blind seeing, and they praised the God of Israel.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-24-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![32 Then Jesus called the disciples and said, "I have compassion on the crowd, because they have already been here with me three days and they have nothing to eat. I don't want to send them away hungry since they may faint on the way.",[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-25-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Luke 6:18 NET and those who suffered from unclean spirits were cured.,[object Object],John 6:2 NET A large crowd was following him because they were observing the miraculous signs he was performing on the sick.,[object Object],Jesus did not make people feel bad because they had a need, He did not judge some needs as being more legitimate than others ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-26-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Jesus often met a felt need in order to establish a beachhead for evangelism in a person’s life. A hungry hurting person does not want to hear a message unless you earn the right ,[object Object],to share it with them. Studies have shown that 70%-90% of all people come to Church because a friend or relative invites them. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-27-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![This happens because a friend or family member has the respect of a person because they have been there for the ,[object Object],good times and the bad. ,[object Object],James 2:14 NET What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? ,[object Object],Can this kind of faith save him? ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-28-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacks daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm and eat well," but you do not give them what the body needs, what good is it? 17 So also faith, if it does not have works, ,[object Object],is dead being by itself.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-29-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![A young boy, on an errand for his mother, had just bought a dozen eggs. Walking out of the store, he tripped and dropped the sack. All the eggs broke, and the sidewalk was a mess. The boy tried not to cry. A few people gathered to see if he was OK and to tell him how sorry they were. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-30-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![In the midst of the words of pity, one man handed the boy a quarter. Then he turned to the group and said, "I care 25 cents worth. How much do the rest of you care?" James 2:16 NET and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, keep warm and eat well," but you do not give them what the body needs, what good is it? Thispoints out that words don’t mean much if we have the ability to do more.,[object Object],For Evangelism to be successful….,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-31-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![THE PRESENTATION OF THE GOSPEL MUST BE PRACTICAL AND INTERESTING. ,[object Object],Jesus attracted crowds by teaching in an interesting practical way.Matthew 7:28 NET ,[object Object],When Jesus finished saying these things, ,[object Object],the crowds were amazed by his teaching,,[object Object],Matthew 22:33 NET ,[object Object],When the crowds heard this, ,[object Object],they were amazed at his teaching.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-32-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Mark 11:18 NET The chief priests and the experts in the law heard it and they considered how they could assassinate him, for they feared him, because the whole crowd was amazed by his teaching.,[object Object],Mark 12:37 NET If David himself calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?"And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-33-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Jesus preached the TRUTH.Today truth is relative. Too many preachers have let themselves be sucked into this thinking. ,[object Object],Truth is truth. We can attract people with the truth that is preached in love. Jesus accepted people, but He did not accept their actions. Jesus always confronted their sin in a loving way. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-34-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Jesus related truth to life.Jesus used everyday language. ,[object Object],He was understood by the common people, He did not break into some jargon that no one could understand without a dictionary.Jesus used everyday situations to relay the truth to people.A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-35-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Let us be a church that loves people, ,[object Object],a church that is willing to meet people’s needs and a church that presents the Word of God in an interesting and relevant way.We do not have an option when it comes to reaching out to the lost. ,[object Object],If we are not making the effort to evangelize we are in error. ,[object Object],Each one of us has a responsibility to reach out to the lost. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-36-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![I bet most every one of us has a neighbor that does not belong to Jesus. We can start with our neighbor, if we all did that, then at best we will make more disciples. At worst, at least when a person dies outside of Jesus, they will not be able to say that no one cared enough to share Jesus love with them. ,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-37-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
![Let us be a church that loves people so much that we hurt when we know someone is lost. Luke 15:7 NETI tell you, in the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need to repent.,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/5evangelism-091115193524-phpapp02/75/the-purpose-of-the-church-5-evangelism-38-2048.jpg?cb=1693348797)
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The Purpose of The Church #5 “Evangelism” Jeffery Anselmi http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=60867&Sermon%20The%20Purpose%20of%20The%20Church-%20Evangelism%20by%20Jeffery%20Anselmi
