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Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles – Second level • Third level – Fourth level » Fifth level Creative Ways to share your Objectives: 1. God’s wonderful plan. 2. Creative ways to reach the lost. 3. Transitioning conversations to the spiritual. 4. How to reach your neighbors. “They that know their God ...shall do exploits” Daniel 11:32 September 10, 2001 September 11, 2001 “Now brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death.” Mark 13:12 “All who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2 Timothy 3:12 • • • • • Trials Tribulation Persecution Temptations Sufferings Crucified upside down “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” Matthew 5:6 It’s almost over Here am I Lord Send Him “How will they hear unless a preacher is sent?” Romans 10:9 Send me “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-29 God uses simple men & women “He who wins souls is wise.” Get Going Don’t use spiritual Language Consider the Bee God doesn’t want robots The best ability is availability “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16 “When Preaching and private tale are not available, you need to have a tract ready... Get good striking tracts, or none at all... Therefore, do not go out without your tracts.” –C.H. Spurgeon Million Dollar Tract Trillion Dollar Tract Back of the Tract Are You a Good Person? Why Use Tracts? • They speak clearly and they get right to the point. • They always stick to the Message and they never get distracted with rabbit trails. • They never get tired and give up. • They are always ready to witness to its readers at any time and at any location. • They can get inside of a house and stay there, even in secret places where you cannot gain entrance, to be revealed at just the right time. • They convey a message that’s never lost, and can be read over and over again by many people, long after you are gone and forgotten. • They can do a great work for God and lead many people to the knowledge of Christ. • …Because God uses them. Places to Hand Out Tracts 1. Sporting events 10.Lobbies 2. Book stores 11.Inside restaurant menus 1. (Religious Section) 12.Drive Thru 3. Newspaper stands 13.Cashiers 4. Pay phone Phonebooks 14.Restroom stalls 5. Shopping carts 15.Rest areas 6. Clothes pockets in stores 16.Diaper changing stations 7. Bills 17.ATM machines 8. With a generous tip 18.Credit card slots 9. Drop in bags 19.Junk mail envelopes Ways to Hand Tracts out: • As people enter and exit restaurants • Hire the homeless • Park –give out cold H20 • Make a booth. – Ask God a question. PrayerStand.com Ways to Witness • Ask your server if s/he needs prayer • After you receive bad service • Scene of the Accident • OnStar / Information booths • Telemarketer How to Transition to the Spiritual Realm • Hand tract to person and say, “Did you get one?” Then follow-up with, “It is a Christian gospel tract. Do you have a Christian background?” Pause… “Do you consider yourself to be a good person?” • How many lies would you say you have told over the course of your life? 50? 100? When You Can’t Use Tracts? • My friend and I have been walking around asking people a very controversial question. We would like to get your opinion. – What is your name? – Would you consider yourself to be an open-minded person in that you respect other people’s beliefs? – What do you think happens after we die? • That is it. What do you think? Travel in Groups of Two “And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two.” Mark 6:7 Get a Regular Fishing Hole “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 Have a goal for the night • We don’t have all the answers, let’s not pretend we do. • Study the last question asked. “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.” 1 Peter 3:15 Reaching Your Neighbor/Family • http://www.whitepages.com/reverse-lookup • Let your light so shine among men that they may (actually) see your good works... So, how do I reach my neighbor? ...that family member? – Be a bearer of good gifts. Don't just extend your hand with a tract, but also with a present. Lend them your ear and be slow to speak. Ask for advice and mean it. – Brownies, Gardening tips, Car washing tips, etc… Take advantage of Online resources Social Media “You are a Christian because somebody cared. Now it’s your turn.” -Warren Wiersbe Final Point • The reason I know God wants to do a great work with you and He is not done with you is because… …you are still alive. .com Free Newsletter MarkSpence777 MarkSpence777 www.tczLive.com TheWayofTheMaster Click to edit Master title style • Click to edit Master text styles – Second level • Third level – Fourth level » Fifth level