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NEIGHBORHOODS TO NATIONS

Paul told Timothy, “Do the work of the Evangelist” (2 Tim 4:5). Today, despite global turbulence, God's kingdom is growing. A spiritual hunger is rising—especially among young people—not just for information, but a relationship with Jesus.

Recent Stats: In 2024/25, 62% of 18–24-year-olds identify as spiritual, up from 25–33% in 2021–23. They’re hungry—not all saved yet, but searching.

The Church must respond.

1. WHY? People won’t know Jesus unless someone tells them! Romans 10:14-15 (NIV): “How can they believe... without someone preaching... How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”

2. WHY? We must remember what it was like to be lost. Luke 15:4: “What man of you… does not leave the ninety-nine… and go after the one which is lost until he finds it?” Lost people today are surrounded by noise, but empty inside. I was lost at Disneyland as a kid—and again at 19—until Jesus found me. We must help others be found.

3. WHY? Christ’s Love Compels Us! John 3:16 (NKJV): “For God so loved the world...” 1 John 4:19: “We love Him because He first loved us.” We share not out of guilt, but because we’ve been changed. People like Tom, Christine, and Bill shared Jesus with me.

4. The Power of Seed 1 Corinthians 3:6-8: “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase…” Every conversation, every act of love plants a seed.

5. Infinite Potential in a Seed F.F. Bosworth said, “One verse… may grow into thousands of conversions.”

6. WHY? We are Called and Sent Matthew 28:19-20 (NKJV): “Go therefore and make disciples…” John 20:21: “As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” Evangelism isn’t just for pastors—it’s for all of us.

7. We Are Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:14-20: “We are ambassadors for Christ… be reconciled to God.” Evangelism is urgent—“God is pleading through us.”

8. WHY? The Reality of Heaven & Hell Jesus warned of hell (Gehenna) at least 11 times. Matthew 25:31: “Depart from me… into everlasting fire…” 2 Thes. 1:9: “...everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord…” Hell is not God's choice—it’s ours. Romans 6:23: “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life…” Hebrews 9:22: “Without the shedding of blood there is no remission…”

Summary –

Why Share Our Faith?

We Share Because We've Been Changed

We Share Because People Are Lost

We Share Because We Are Ambassadors

We Share Because Jesus Paid the Ultimate Price

Part 2 – Practical Tools for Sharing the Gospel

1. Start with Prayer

2. Build Bridges, Not Sales Pitches --Be honest and relational. Jesus met people where they were (John 4).

3. Ask Good Questions --“Are you interested in spiritual things?” --“What does ‘born again’ mean to you?” --“If you died today, do you believe in Heaven or Hell?”

4. Share Your Story --Before Christ – Meeting Christ – After Christ

5. Listen Well (James 1:19)

6. Pray for Needs on the Spot --Invite God’s presence to move.

7. Offer Help Where You Can --Let your actions reflect Christ’s love. Let’s Do It! Pray for boldness. Be available. Every conversation is a seed—plant it, and trust God for the harvest!