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Christianity
ChristianityContagious
Contagious
Part 3
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HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
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HighPotency
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
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CloseProximity
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
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HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
Salt
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ClearCommunication
HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
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HP + CP + CC = MI
An Equation For Evangelism
Light
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MaximumImpact
An Equation For Evangelism
HP + CP + CC = MI
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Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Direct Method
• Indirect Method
• Invitational Method
Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Direct Method
• Indirect Method
• Invitational Method
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Direct Method• Don’t wait for an
opportunity to avail itself; create one!
• Raise a spiritual topic to see if they are interested in discussing it.
Direct Method• Don’t wait for an
opportunity to avail itself; create one!
• Raise a spiritual topic to see if they are interested in discussing it.
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Direct Method• You don’t force them to
discuss matters of faith, but you open the door.
Direct Method• You don’t force them to
discuss matters of faith, but you open the door.
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Direct Method• You don’t force them to
discuss matters of faith, but you open the door.
• If they don’t pick up on your hint, simply return to a safe topic.
Direct Method• You don’t force them to
discuss matters of faith, but you open the door.
• If they don’t pick up on your hint, simply return to a safe topic.
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Direct Method• Do you ever think about
spiritual things?
Direct Method• Do you ever think about
spiritual things?
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Direct Method• Do you ever think about
spiritual things?• If you ever want to know
the difference between religion and Christianity, let me know.
Direct Method• Do you ever think about
spiritual things?• If you ever want to know
the difference between religion and Christianity, let me know.
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Direct Method• How’s it really going?
Direct Method• How’s it really going?
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Direct Method• How’s it really going?• Who, in your opinion,
was Jesus Christ?
Direct Method• How’s it really going?• Who, in your opinion,
was Jesus Christ?
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Direct Method• How’s it really going?• Who, in your opinion,
was Jesus Christ?• Do you ever wonder
what happens to us when we die?
Direct Method• How’s it really going?• Who, in your opinion,
was Jesus Christ?• Do you ever wonder
what happens to us when we die?
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Direct Method• What do you think a real
Christian is?
Direct Method• What do you think a real
Christian is?
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Direct Method• What do you think a real
Christian is?• What’s your spiritual
background? Were you taught a particular religion growing up?
Direct Method• What do you think a real
Christian is?• What’s your spiritual
background? Were you taught a particular religion growing up?
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Indirect Method• Builds on the direction
the conversation is headed by using the topic being discussed as a BRIDGE to a related spiritual topic
Indirect Method• Builds on the direction
the conversation is headed by using the topic being discussed as a BRIDGE to a related spiritual topic
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Indirect Method• How’s it going?
Indirect Method• How’s it going?
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Indirect Method• How’s it going?
Well, financially, okay; family-wise, pretty well; and spiritually, things are great. Which one do you want to talk about?
Indirect Method• How’s it going?
Well, financially, okay; family-wise, pretty well; and spiritually, things are great. Which one do you want to talk about?
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Indirect Method• What are you doing on
the weekend?
Indirect Method• What are you doing on
the weekend?
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Indirect Method• What are you doing on
the weekend? I enjoy working with sound equipment / kids / music / other ministry.
Indirect Method• What are you doing on
the weekend? I enjoy working with sound equipment / kids / music / other ministry.
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Indirect Method• What are you doing on
the weekend? I enjoy working with sound equipment / kids / music / other ministry. (Where do you do that?)
Indirect Method• What are you doing on
the weekend? I enjoy working with sound equipment / kids / music / other ministry. (Where do you do that?)
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Indirect Method• Do you think the Easter
celebration is based on fact or fiction?
Indirect Method• Do you think the Easter
celebration is based on fact or fiction?
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Indirect Method• Do you think the Easter
celebration is based on fact or fiction?
• Do you buy into the idea that the baby in the manger was God’s Son?
Indirect Method• Do you think the Easter
celebration is based on fact or fiction?
• Do you buy into the idea that the baby in the manger was God’s Son?
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Indirect Method• I’ve had similar
frustrations in my life. Can I tell you about something I learned at church that really helped me?
Indirect Method• I’ve had similar
frustrations in my life. Can I tell you about something I learned at church that really helped me?
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Invitational Method• Transition the
conversation by inviting your friend to a church event that relates to the topic you are discussing
Invitational Method• Transition the
conversation by inviting your friend to a church event that relates to the topic you are discussing
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Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder
Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder
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Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder• Offer to pick them up
Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder• Offer to pick them up
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Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder• Offer to pick them up• Do something together
before or after the event
Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder• Offer to pick them up• Do something together
before or after the event
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Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder• Offer to pick them up• Do something together
before or after the event• Introduce them to other
Christians at the event
Invitational Method• Give a visual reminder• Offer to pick them up• Do something together
before or after the event• Introduce them to other
Christians at the event
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Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Pray about it!• Take an interest in the
other person’s world and apply spiritual topics to it
• Talk to people one-on-one• Pique their curiosity
Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Pray about it!• Take an interest in the
other person’s world and apply spiritual topics to it
• Talk to people one-on-one• Pique their curiosity
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Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”
Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”
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Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”• Be willing to take risks
Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”• Be willing to take risks
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Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”• Be willing to take risks• Make the most of split-
second opportunities
Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”• Be willing to take risks• Make the most of split-
second opportunities
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Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”• Be willing to take risks• Make the most of split-
second opportunities• Don’t underestimate their
degree of interest!
Starting Spiritual Conversations
• Use “reciprocal reflexes”• Be willing to take risks• Make the most of split-
second opportunities• Don’t underestimate their
degree of interest!
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Sharing My Testimony
“You are the ones chosen by God … God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you.”
(1 Peter 2:9, The Message)
Sharing My Testimony
“You are the ones chosen by God … God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you.”
(1 Peter 2:9, The Message)
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Sharing My Testimony
A personal testimony is STILL the most
persuasive form of communication.
Sharing My Testimony
A personal testimony is STILL the most
persuasive form of communication.
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Sharing My Testimony
DAVID“Come and listen, and
I will tell you what God has done for me.”
(Psalm 66:11, NCV)
Sharing My Testimony
DAVID“Come and listen, and
I will tell you what God has done for me.”
(Psalm 66:11, NCV)
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Sharing My Testimony
WOMAN AT THE WELL“Many of the Samaritans
from that town believed in [Jesus] because of the woman’s testimony.”
(John 4:39, NIV)
Sharing My Testimony
WOMAN AT THE WELL“Many of the Samaritans
from that town believed in [Jesus] because of the woman’s testimony.”
(John 4:39, NIV)
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Sharing My Testimony
MAN BORN BLIND“I don’t know whether he is good or bad, but I know this: I was blind,
and now I see!”(John 9:25, LB)
Sharing My Testimony
MAN BORN BLIND“I don’t know whether he is good or bad, but I know this: I was blind,
and now I see!”(John 9:25, LB)
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Sharing My Testimony
PETER AND JOHN“We cannot stop telling
about the wonderful things we have seen
and heard.”(Acts 4:20, NLT)
Sharing My Testimony
PETER AND JOHN“We cannot stop telling
about the wonderful things we have seen
and heard.”(Acts 4:20, NLT)
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Sharing My Testimony
PAULOn six different occasions,
Paul used his personal testimony to share the
Good News with unbelievers.(Acts 22-26)
Sharing My Testimony
PAULOn six different occasions,
Paul used his personal testimony to share the
Good News with unbelievers.(Acts 22-26)
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Sharing My Testimony
JESUS“I speak only of what I
know by experience; I give witness only to what I
have seen with my own eyes.”
(John 3:11, TM)
Sharing My Testimony
JESUS“I speak only of what I
know by experience; I give witness only to what I
have seen with my own eyes.”
(John 3:11, TM)
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Sharing My Testimony
“Let the whole world know what He has
done for you.”
(Psalm 105:1, LB)
Sharing My Testimony
“Let the whole world know what He has
done for you.”
(Psalm 105:1, LB)
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Sharing My Testimony
“Every day tell how He saves us. Tell the nations of His glory;
tell all peoples the miracles He does.”
(Psalm 96:2-3, NCV)
Sharing My Testimony
“Every day tell how He saves us. Tell the nations of His glory;
tell all peoples the miracles He does.”
(Psalm 96:2-3, NCV)
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Sharing My Testimony
The Value Of Your
Testimony
Sharing My Testimony
The Value Of Your
Testimony
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Sharing My Testimony
• It is unique – there are no others just like it.
Sharing My Testimony
• It is unique – there are no others just like it.
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Sharing My Testimony
• It is unique – there are no others just like it.
• It is personal and easy to understand.
Sharing My Testimony
• It is unique – there are no others just like it.
• It is personal and easy to understand.
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Sharing My Testimony
• It is unique – there are no others just like it.
• It is personal and easy to understand.
• I am the authority on it, so it is difficult to argue with.
Sharing My Testimony
• It is unique – there are no others just like it.
• It is personal and easy to understand.
• I am the authority on it, so it is difficult to argue with.
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Sharing My Testimony
• People love a personal story – and remember it.
Sharing My Testimony
• People love a personal story – and remember it.
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Sharing My Testimony
• People love a personal story – and remember it.
• People can relate to it, so it builds a relational bridge.
Sharing My Testimony
• People love a personal story – and remember it.
• People can relate to it, so it builds a relational bridge.
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Sharing My Testimony
• People love a personal story – and remember it.
• People can relate to it, so it builds a relational bridge.
• In a postmodern world, it is the most effective witness.
Sharing My Testimony
• People love a personal story – and remember it.
• People can relate to it, so it builds a relational bridge.
• In a postmodern world, it is the most effective witness.
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Sharing My Testimony
“Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for
the hope that you have.”(1 Peter 3:15, NIV)
Sharing My Testimony
“Always be prepared to give an answer to
everyone who asks you to give the reason for
the hope that you have.”(1 Peter 3:15, NIV)
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Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ.2. How I realized I needed
Christ.3. How I committed my life to
Christ.4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ.2. How I realized I needed
Christ.3. How I committed my life to
Christ.4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
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Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ.3. How I committed my life to
Christ.4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ.3. How I committed my life to
Christ.4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
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Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ. MORE TIME3. How I committed my life to
Christ.4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ. MORE TIME3. How I committed my life to
Christ.4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
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Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ. MORE TIME3. How I committed my life to
Christ. EVEN MORE TIME4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ. MORE TIME3. How I committed my life to
Christ. EVEN MORE TIME4. The difference Christ has
made in my life.
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Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ. MORE TIME3. How I committed my life to
Christ. EVEN MORE TIME4. The difference Christ has
made in my life. MOST TIME
Your Testimony1. What my life was like before
I met Christ. LEAST TIME2. How I realized I needed
Christ. MORE TIME3. How I committed my life to
Christ. EVEN MORE TIME4. The difference Christ has
made in my life. MOST TIME
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Your Testimony• If you became a Christian
AS AN ADULT, use the four basic steps to compose your testimony.
Your Testimony• If you became a Christian
AS AN ADULT, use the four basic steps to compose your testimony.
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Your Testimony• If you became a Christian
AT AN EARLY AGE BUT WALKED AWAY, use the same four steps but start with the time just prior to your RECOMMITMENT.
Your Testimony• If you became a Christian
AT AN EARLY AGE BUT WALKED AWAY, use the same four steps but start with the time just prior to your RECOMMITMENT.
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Your Testimony• If you became a Christian
AT AN EARLY AGE AND NEVER STRAYED, use the same four steps but point out some deep need or common problem that others struggle with, and explain why you never had to experience it.
Your Testimony• If you became a Christian
AT AN EARLY AGE AND NEVER STRAYED, use the same four steps but point out some deep need or common problem that others struggle with, and explain why you never had to experience it.
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Sharing My TestimonySharing My Testimony
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Sharing My Testimony
The Bible doesn’t tell us to share our FAITH, but to share our HOPE.
Sharing My Testimony
The Bible doesn’t tell us to share our FAITH, but to share our HOPE.
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Sharing My Testimony
The Bible doesn’t tell us to share our FAITH, but to share our HOPE.
What is the difference?
Sharing My Testimony
The Bible doesn’t tell us to share our FAITH, but to share our HOPE.
What is the difference?
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Sharing My Testimony
• FAITH is what you believe.
Sharing My Testimony
• FAITH is what you believe.
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Sharing My Testimony
• FAITH is what you believe.
• HOPE is the benefit of what you believe.
Sharing My Testimony
• FAITH is what you believe.
• HOPE is the benefit of what you believe.
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Sharing My Testimony
• FAITH is what you believe.
• HOPE is the benefit of what you believe.
SHARE THE HOPE!
Sharing My Testimony
• FAITH is what you believe.
• HOPE is the benefit of what you believe.
SHARE THE HOPE!
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Your TestimonyYour Testimony
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Your Testimony• Remember that you have
more than one testimony!
Your Testimony• Remember that you have
more than one testimony!
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Your Testimony• Remember that you have
more than one testimony!• God allows us to have
many experiences in our lives so we can relate to others in similar situations who need the Lord!
Your Testimony• Remember that you have
more than one testimony!• God allows us to have
many experiences in our lives so we can relate to others in similar situations who need the Lord!
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Your Testimony• Different situations will
require different testimonies!
Your Testimony• Different situations will
require different testimonies!
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Your Testimony• Different situations will
require different testimonies!• Choose the testimony that
best matches your listener.
Your Testimony• Different situations will
require different testimonies!• Choose the testimony that
best matches your listener.
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Your Testimony• Different situations will
require different testimonies!• Choose the testimony that
best matches your listener.• Realize you can tell about
how others’ lives have been changed, too.
Your Testimony• Different situations will
require different testimonies!• Choose the testimony that
best matches your listener.• Realize you can tell about
how others’ lives have been changed, too.
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Your Testimony• Don’t use religious terms,
clichés or broad generalities.
Your Testimony• Don’t use religious terms,
clichés or broad generalities.
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Your Testimony• Don’t use religious terms,
clichés or broad generalities.• Ask yourself, “If I were an
unbeliever, would this make sense to me?”
Your Testimony• Don’t use religious terms,
clichés or broad generalities.• Ask yourself, “If I were an
unbeliever, would this make sense to me?”
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Sharing My TestimonySharing My Testimony
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Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
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Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
• Refer to a news item dealing with a common need or problem.
Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
• Refer to a news item dealing with a common need or problem.
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Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
• Refer to a news item dealing with a common need or problem.
• Start with a statement they’d agree with or a situation they relate to.
Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
• Refer to a news item dealing with a common need or problem.
• Start with a statement they’d agree with or a situation they relate to.
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Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
• Refer to a news item dealing with a common need or problem.
• Start with a statement they’d agree with or a situation they relate to.
• Apologize to people you’ve known a long time but not witnessed to.
Sharing My Testimony• Listen for problems or needs that
Jesus has helped you with.
• Refer to a news item dealing with a common need or problem.
• Start with a statement they’d agree with or a situation they relate to.
• Apologize to people you’ve known a long time but not witnessed to.
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My Fishing Pond
“Jesus called out, ‘Come follow me and I will show you how to fish for the
souls of men.’”
(Matthew 4:19, LB)
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My Fishing Pond
FOLLOWING and
FISHING go together!
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My Fishing Pond
We are to beMATCHMAKERS
not SALESMEN
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My Fishing Pond
We are to beFISHERMEN
not HUNTERS
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My Fishing Pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond
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My Fishing Pond
JERUSALEMJERUSALEMJUDEAJUDEASAMARIASAMARIA
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
You will be my witnesses – in Jerusalem, in
all of Judea, in Samaria, and in
every part of the world.
Acts 1:8NIV
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My Fishing Pond
JERUSALEMJERUSALEMJUDEAJUDEASAMARIASAMARIA
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
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My Fishing Pond
JERUSALEMJERUSALEMJUDEAJUDEASAMARIASAMARIA
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
Saint JohnSaint John
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My Fishing Pond
JERUSALEMJERUSALEMJUDEAJUDEASAMARIASAMARIA
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
Saint JohnSaint John
New BrunswickNew Brunswick
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My Fishing Pond
JERUSALEMJERUSALEMJUDEAJUDEASAMARIASAMARIA
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
Saint JohnSaint John
New BrunswickNew Brunswick
CanadaCanada
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My Fishing Pond
JERUSALEMJERUSALEMJUDEAJUDEASAMARIASAMARIA
THE WORLDTHE WORLD
Saint JohnSaint John
New BrunswickNew Brunswick
CanadaCanada
Every CountryEvery Country
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My Fishing Pond
FAMILYFAMILYRELATIVESRELATIVESFRIENDSFRIENDS
ACQUAINTANCESACQUAINTANCES
Go home to your family and friends.
Tell them how much the Lord
has done for you.
Mark 5:19NCV
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My Fishing Pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond
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My Fishing Pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond2. Learn about the kind of
fish in your pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond2. Learn about the kind of
fish in your pond
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My Fishing Pond
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond2. Learn about the kind of
fish in your pond3. Remember fish get hungry
at different times
3 Keys to Spiritual Fishing
1. Identify your fishing pond2. Learn about the kind of
fish in your pond3. Remember fish get hungry
at different times
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My Fishing Pond
Build A Friendship Bridge
1. Become aware
2. Commit to prayer
3. Show you care
4. Be ready to share
Build A Friendship Bridge
1. Become aware
2. Commit to prayer
3. Show you care
4. Be ready to share
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Next Week:
Sharing the Good News
Next Week:
Sharing the Good News
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Christianity
ChristianityContagious
Contagious
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