Handout to Help those who want to Share the Gospel with Others.
How then can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of
whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how
can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written ‘how beautiful are the feet of those who bring
good news’. (Romans 10 v14,15)
For the message/preaching of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who
are being saved it is the power of God. (1Cor 1 v18)
Various Quotes about Evangelism
No pursuit of mortal men is to be compared with that of soul-winning. Charles Spurgeon
You do not have to be perfect to share the love of Christ with someone. But you do have to be pursuing a right
relationship with God. If you are not, your witnessing will be ineffective. Scott Hinkle
The early disciples were fishers of men - while modern disciples are often little more than aquarium keepers.
The Holy Spirit convicts us...He shows us the Ten Commandments; the Law is the schoolmaster that leads us
to Christ. We look at the mirror of the Ten Commandments, and we see ourselves in that mirror. Billy Graham
It is the ordinary method of the Spirit of God to convict sinners by the Law. It is this which, being set home
in the conscience, generally breaks the rocks in pieces. It is more especially this part of the Word of God
which is quick and powerful, full of life and energy and sharper than any two-edged sword. John Wesley
We must thrust the Sword of the Spirit into the hearts of men.
Evangelism is the cure to the disease of church boredom..
Charles Spurgeon
Todd Mc Callum
The conscience of a man, when he is really quickened and awakened by the Holy Spirit, speaks the
truth. It rings the great alarm bell. And if he turns over in his bed, that great alarm bell rings
out again and again, “The wrath to come! The wrath to come!” Charles Spurgeon
How Would You Answer these Ten most Common objections?
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(pair up with another Christian and try a minute on each!)
If there is a God of love - why does He allow all the suffering in the world?
If God is all powerful - why can’t He stop all the evil in the world?
The Bible has been changed and is only men’s ideas anyway!
I try my best and I'm sure if there is a God He knows that, and will let me into heaven.
No-one knows if there is a God anyway, and no-one has come back from the dead to prove it!
Science proves we’ve all evolved from monkeys, so God is a figment of people's imagination!
When you’re dead that's the end - anything spiritual is only superstition and make-believe!
We can find truth in many different religions - I choose what I believe from many faiths.
I have my own opinions about religion and don't like people trying to force theirs on me!
No thank you I’m a:- Catholic/JW/atheist/good living person etc.
Offering Literature
● Smile and look people in the eyes.
● Always say something as you offer a tract; eg ‘A Christian leaflet’ (avoid using the word tract)
● Look for interest, then engage in conversation; eg ‘Do you ever think about Christian things?’- then listen!
● Be polite; ‘sir’ or ‘madam’, and ‘thank you’ even if they refuse.
● Leave more specific literature/CD after a good conversation; encourage them to read John’s Gospel.
● If you had a good conversation say at the end - ‘my name is…’ and you are…?’ (Write details in notepad)
Giving Your testimony (call it ‘your story’)
1) Before – without embellishment/ be honest/ maybe a few examples of what you were like before.
2) How it happened – repentance/faith; how Jesus became personal and real; maybe quote Scriptures.
3) After - changes in your life – a few current examples of changed habits etc; desire now to live for God.
(ps - try to avoid religious jargon such as ‘saved’,’ redeemed’, ‘justified’, ‘iniquities’– or if you have to, briefly explain meaning)
Basic Bible verses to learn (NIV)
All have sinned:
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
We all, like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all
(Is 53:6)
Sin’s penalty:
For the wages of sin is death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)
Just as man is destined to die once and after that to face judgment. (Hebrews 9:27)
Christ paid the penalty:
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us. (Rom5:8)
For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the
body but made alive by the spirit. (1 Peter 3:18)
Salvation not by works:
He has saved us, not because of righteous things we have done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the
washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. (Titus 3:5)
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by
works, so that no one can boast. (Ephesians 2:8,9)
Must receive Christ:
Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God. (John 1:12)
Assurance of salvation:
I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be
condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. (John 5:24)
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. (1 John5:13)
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 Jn 1:9)
Qualification for Open air Preachers.
(quoted by Spurgeon from an OAM leaflet of his day)
1. A good voice.
2. Naturalness of manner.
3. Self-discipline.
4. A good knowledge of Scripture and of common things.
5. Ability to adapt himself to any congregation.
6. Good illustrative powers.
7. Zeal, prudence, and common sense.
8. A large, loving heart.
9. Sincere belief in all he says.
10. Entire dependence on the Holy Spirit for success.
11. A close walk with God by prayer.
12. A consistent walk before men by a holy life.
Tips for OA Preachers
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Catch them, hold them, challenge them!
Look at/relate to the people in front of you.
Ask questions that evoke a response.
Use everyday language.
Don’t stand in front of your board/vis aids.
Weave Scripture into your message.
Weave your testimony into your message.
Quote current affairs or contemporary illustrations.
Relate to what you have on the board.
Ask others afterwards how you could improve.
Don’t mimic, but observe good practice.
Common Objections to OA work
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Friendship Evangelism is the only
way we should be doing it today.
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God will save those he wishes to.
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No one is really listening anyway!
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It is too much in your face!
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I live the life rather than talk the talk.
Ps – How did Christ, the early church, and christians all
down history do it? How does Scripture teach us to do it?
Tips for OA Supporters
●Stand like currents in a bun (see diagram)
●Be on look out for people interested
●Stand up near to the preacher
●Don’t chat amongst yourselves
●Have literature in hand/pocket ready
●Look interested even if tired/seen it before
●Don’t contact people till they move off
●Smile when you speak with people
●Be gracious and winsome in your manner
●Don’t be sidetracked – bring back to the cross
●Memorize and quote Scripture (top of page)
PS Excellent little Booklet on Practical Evangelism – ‘The Evangelism Manual’ published by Young Life