“Friendship Evangelism”
Thursday, November 14, 2024Key Verse
“And Nathanael said unto him, can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see” (John 1:46).
Text —John 1:41-45
Message
The Institute for American Church Growth asked over 10,000 people this question: “What was responsible for your coming to Christ and this church?” Their replies were: I had a special need – 3%, I just walked in – 3%, I liked the minister – 6%, I visited there – 1%, I liked the Bible classes – 5%, I attended a gospel meeting – 0.5%, I liked the programs – 3% and A friend or relative invited me – 79%. What can we learn from a survey like this? If churches are to grow, it will be through the efforts of individual members!
Friendship evangelism is a crucial means of reaching out. Just as Philip found Nathaniel, we are to reach out to our friends about Christ. It begins with invitation. If you haven’t invited any of your friends to any church program before, you can start doing so now. Share your testimonies with them to persuade them to follow you. Even if they are pessimistic like Nathaniel and say, “Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?” Use Phillip’s response: “Come and see.”
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Challenge
Invitation is a powerful tool for souls salvation.
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