Invite Regularly

Written by Randy Richardson
 Sunday, 03 June 2007 07:00

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Sermon Notes

1 Peter 3:14-15

14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." 15But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

God is reconciling the world to Himself and has charged us with getting His invitation out.

Passages from today's sermon:

  • 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
  • Luke 19:10
  • 1 Timothy 1:15-16
  • Colossians 4:2-6
  • 1 Peter 3:14-15

Recommended reading:

  • Just Walk Across The Room by Bill Hybels
  • Questionning Evangelism by Randy Newman

Is your heart moved by the lostness of people?

  1. Faith Flags: making statements of fact about who are you, what you are doing, etc without expecting a response.
  2. Questions: ask about what people believe, if they have faith, etc.
  3. Your Story: tell them what God has done in your life...
  4. Clear Call: give a clear call or invitation to Christ. Make a very clear presentation of the Gospel.

Invite people into your life.

  • Romans 10:14-15
  • Romans 1:16

Visit our sermon series website at www.gatewaychurch.org/shift

Small Group Study Questions:

Icebreaker: What were you afraid of as a child and look back now on and laugh?

Worship time: Sing praise songs or Read Revelation 7:9-14 and pray back to God some of the things the multitude prays.

Randy spoke from 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 1 Peter 3:14-15, Colossians 4:2-6, on how “God is reconciling the world to Himself and has charged us with getting His invitation out!”

Small Group Questions:

  1. Do you see yourself as Christ ambassador with His invitation to get out?
  2. What does it mean to "in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord??
  3. How would people outside the church see us "setting apart Christ as Lord"?*
  4. How could your conversations be more seasoned with grace?
  5. Are you ready to answer people with a clear understanding of how to receive Christ and His forgiveness?

Out time: Read Colossians 4:2-6 and spend some time praying that God would give wisdom and clarity with your words for His glory.

*hint on #3 Galatians 5:22 who we are not what we do.

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