In Preaching Articles: "Evangelism The Lost"

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

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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

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3 Shifts Growing Churches Make To Welcome The Lost

By Brandon Kelley on Aug 11, 2023

Most churches genuinely want to welcome and reach those who are far from God. Sometimes the reason they don’t is because they get in their own way.

Tags: Genuine Faith, Evangelism The Lost, authentic ministry, relating to the lost

10 Global Churches Larger Than America's Largest

By James O. Davis on Jun 5, 2020

In the last six years, the Global Church has witnessed more than 1.4 million new church plants with more than 250 million coming to Christ. The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ is growing faster than any other time in history.

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20

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When (And Why) To Shake Off The Dust And Move On

By Ben Sternke on Aug 15, 2020

We can too easily normalize fruitlessness in the name of faithfulness. There's a big difference.

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Going Hard After The Lost

By Lance Witt on Jun 6, 2024

Are we truly broken for the lost?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, Acts 8:4-40

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3 Lessons I Learned From Jerry Rice About Preaching

By Derwin Gray on Jun 26, 2024

Evangelism Linebacker Derwin Gray talks about how he became a better preacher by admiring NFL record-holder Jerry Rice.

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

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5 Things God Never Said

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jan 1, 2025

Larry Moyer advises pastors to beware of five misconceptions of God’s Word that can adversely affect our outreach to non-Christians.

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 20:31, Ezekiel 3:18-19, John 6:44, Matthew 10:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

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7 Benefits Of Hosting A High-Profile Guest Speaker

By SermonCentral .com on Jan 9, 2023

Are high profile guest speakers worth the time and money? "Only if you value lost people," says Hal Seed.

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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."

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Has The Church Lost Its Passion?

By Jim Morgan on Mar 18, 2021

Passion is what we can’t keep inside. It spills over and can’t be contained. We love our kids – we can’t help but talk about them. We love our favorite sports teams – we talk about them first thing Monday morning at the water cooler. Christians love God more than anything else – He should constantly be on the tips of our tongues. Our passion for the Lord should be evident to all those around us. “Private Christian” should be an oxymoron – our faith should pour out through every fiber of our being.

Tags: Discipleship, passion, social justice, Sharing Your Faith

Does Street Evangelism Really Work?

By Greg Stier on Jan 28, 2025

Evangelism specialist Greg Stier discusses the veracity of street evangelism and how best to win people for Christ.

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How To Do Justice And Not Undermine Evangelism

By Don Carson on Feb 17, 2025

How do Christians work for justice in the world and not undermine the centrality of evangelism? Don Carson responds.

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Preaching And Evangelism: 20 Sermon And Worship Resources

By SermonCentral .com on Sep 6, 2024

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

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Growth Barriers, Effective Evangelism And Dangerous Church Trends

By SermonCentral .com on Dec 31, 2024

“A good leader is someone who is out in front of his people, but not too far…”

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