EVANGELISM – The need for Soul Winning

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TOPIC: The need for Soul Winning

TEXT: Matth.28:19-20; Acts 1:8

INTRODUCTION

1) Before our Lord Jesus Christ ascended up to heaven, He gave a command which today has been dubbed “the great commission”. Great in the sense that

i. This was the parting words of the master to the young church He started.

ii. And it was the main reason for
– Matth.4:19, Mk.1:17… Follow me and I will make you.
– Lu.19:10- Seek and to Save
– John 17:18 – As my father … so send I you.
This, the early disciples took very seriously such that within first two (2) centuries following the ascession, the church had reached in its totality the then known world with the gospel of our Lord Jesus christ.

2) WHAT IS SOUL WINNING?

According to Charles H. Spurgeon in his book “The Soul Winner” soul winning involves (e.g Luke and Theophilus Lu.1:1-4 properly) instructing a man that he may know the truth of God, Impressing him to acknowledge this truth and turn to God. – John 3:3,16,18.

3) WHY SOUL WINNING?

a. We have been commanded to win souls. Matth.28:19-20

A command- GRK-ENTOLE i.e a change, order, the operating instruction
i. We love him –John.15:9-10
ii. When we obey, other things will obey our commands –Matt.8:9
iii. We care for what God cares 4 i.e man –John.3:16
iv. God doesn’t need my help for His will to be done, but He expects that in this matter He has committed into my hands, I should perform – Lu.19:13-27
v. To let Him know that His confidence in us is well placed – Job.1:7-8; 2:3-6
vi. Remembers we are His ambassador’s -2Cor.5:16-20
An ambassador –Lives among strangers but he does not talk or behave like them.
* He represents his government and promotes the interest of His government.
* He’s well aware of this Government polices.

b. Only men can reach men, Angels can’t do it. It was not given to them to do.
– Mk.16:5-7 –Mary Magdalene on Peter.
– Act.8:26-35 Philip + Ethiopian Eunuch
– Acts 10:2-7 –Cornelius

c. One of the pointers to true christianity is soul winning because :
– God’s purpose for us requires it . Eph.2:10, John 4:4,27, 34,5:30,36; Lu.19:10
– We love The Father – John14:21-23
– We know the terror of God – Matth.10:28, Mk.9:43-44; 2Cor.5:11
– There is a joy set before us – Matth.25:21,23; Heb.12:1-3.

d. It is :
• The greatest concern of hell- Lu.16:20-31
* The rich man wanted:
i. Relief for his sufferings – but note – He didn’t repent on earth, so, he couldn’t repent in hell.
ii. Since he couldn’t get relief, his 5 brothers should be warned so that they don’t go to hell. That is where we come in. Hell is real whether you believe it or not.
• The greatest joy in heaven –
Lu.15:1-7,10.
? Be a joy maker for heaven – Psm.67:1-2.
• The greatest responsiblity on earth. –Mk.1:38;5:18-20; Lu 19:13

e. GET MOBILIZED
– Hear the call within you – the sense of purpose and compassion – Ecc.3:11,Acts4:19-20
– Hear the call from outside – Acts 16:9
– Hear the callfrom above – Heb.12:1-2
– Hear the call from beneath – Lu.16:27-28.

Statistics on Conversions in Church

Of all the churches across the land

6 to 8{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} just walk in off the streets
2–3{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} come in from the churches programs;
8-12{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} the pastor attracted them;
3-4{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} came out of special need;
1-2{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} were visited by church members;
3-4{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} came through a Sunday School class;
70-90{d308dd1122ada760554eb7d8ee0b8b5fb479c31e12a1d6ca3836f154bcc822bd} came because they were witnessed to by relatives or friends.

Who will reach your friends and or relatives?

CONCLUSION
Matt 27:22
Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?”

Dr. Udoh
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