In Preaching Articles: "Conversational Evangelism" showing 1-15 of 44

Backyard Bbq Evangelism: A New, True Parable Of Outside-The-Church-Walls Ministry

By Karl Vaters on Sep 29, 2022

"Don't force people to do ministry your way. Help them with the ministry they're already passionate about."

Tags: Evangelism, Outreach, Spiritual Gifts, Body of Christ, Innovation, evangelism barriers, reaching the lost, evangelism planning, Conversational Evangelism, Unique Gifts, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Courageous Conversations - Part 1

By Lance Witt on Sep 4, 2023

When it comes to correction, rebuke, or confrontation, to say it’s uncomfortable is a massive understatement. The truth is, pastors avoid it at all costs. That has certainly been true of me.

Tags: Communication, Courage, Confrontation, pastoral leadership, communication  (view more)  (view less)

Courageous Conversations - Part 2

By Lance Witt on Sep 5, 2023

Here is my track record. Hundreds of times I have talked myself out of having a courageous conversation. EVERY time I have finally had the courageous conversation, I walked away wishing I had done it sooner.

Scripture: James 1:5

Tags: conflict, Courageous, church conflict, speaking truth

More Tough Skin And Tender Hearts: How To Prepare For Conversations On Ethnic Harmony

By Philip Holmes on Mar 14, 2022

Humility and love that produces tough skin and tender hearts are essential as we have these conversations.

Scripture: James 1:19, Matthew 11:29, Philippians 2:3

Tags: racism, Unity in Christ, Conversations

94 Servant Evangelism Ideas For Your Church

By Steve Sjogren on Apr 8, 2023

Servant evangelism wins the heart before it confronts the mind. A small act of kindness nudges a person closer to God, often in a profound way, as it bypasses one's mental defenses.

Scripture: John 4:5-26, John 15:9-17

Tags: Evangelism, Church, Outreach, Servant, Evangelism How To, Evangelism The Lost, evangelism, church  (view more)  (view less)

Preaching And Evangelism: 20 Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral on Sep 6, 2024

Encourage your church to live out the Great Commission every day with 20 powerful preaching and evangelism resources.

Tags: Evangelism, Worship, Preaching, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

How To Preach Like You’re Having A Conversation

By Lane Sebring on Jul 31, 2019

The best sermons are conversations, like you’re sitting at a table with with them and discussing a problem, a concern, a big thing God wants them to do.

Tags: Preaching, preaching

There Is No 'us' Or 'them,' There Is Just 'us'

By Jeff K. Clarke on Dec 17, 2021

One of the primary reasons we struggle with differing views on any subject is that we believe acceptance equals agreement. That is, to accept a person or their argument is to agree with them.

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Tags: Love, Fear, conversation, anger, disagreement  (view more)  (view less)

The Reverse Altar Call

By Greg Stier on Aug 2, 2023

Sometimes the words “altar call” trigger images of sawdust trails and endless verses of “Just as I am” with preachers prodding, pushing and persuading sinners to come forward down the aisle in front of God and everyone.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Tags: Evangelism, strategy, Evangelism How To, Evangelism The Lost, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

How Much Is Preaching Worth?

By Joe Mckeever on Mar 15, 2023

Everyone should be in on this conversation: preachers, deacons and listeners.

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Tags: Decision, conversation, Preaching, Worth, trouble, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

4 Ways To Keep Your Evangelistic Edge In Preaching

By J. John on Apr 2, 2020

"I believe that if a preacher will take these four principles and apply them, then the Lord will honor them, and they will see people turn to Christ."

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Evangelism How To

Five Surprising Insights About The Unchurched

By SermonCentral on Aug 16, 2023

Many church leaders and members have such misperceptions about the unchurched, churches often fail to reach them, or even attempt to reach them.

Tags: Evangelism, Unchurched, habit, evangelism

Alan Hirsch: The Great Commission Isn't Just About Evangelism

By SermonCentral on Nov 25, 2023

Alan Hirsch's shocking observation might just influence the way you preach in the coming year.

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, Influence, great commission, Last Words of Jesus, alan hirsch, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

10 Reasons Not To Give An Altar Call

By Thabiti Anyabwile on Mar 13, 2020

Thabiti Anyabwile offers a compelling argument against the use of altar calls. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions.

Scripture: Numbers 1:1

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, altar, Evangelism How To

Megaphones And Soapboxes: Is Street Preaching Worth It?

By Greg Stier on Jul 26, 2024

Greg Stier offers insight into the effectiveness of hard-core street witnessing.

Tags: Evangelism, Witness, Preaching, evangelism, preaching  (view more)  (view less)