Search Results for: evangelism

Posted: 03 Feb, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

Acts 2:38-39 Peter replied, Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 This promise is to you, to your children, and to those far away all who […]

Posted: 06 May, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

CT Studd, missionary to Africa, found a tract which was reportedly written by an atheist. It read as follows: Did I firmly believe, as millions say they do, that the knowledge and practice of religion in this life influences destiny in another, religion would mean to me everything. I would cast away earthly enjoyments as […]

Posted: 28 Jan, 2018 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus’ heart is that all the world would hear His message of hope and grace. Our call is to spread this message. We don’t need to feel guilty about how we’ve failed at this in the past, but it would be good to think about how we can take steps down this path so that […]

Posted: 29 Oct, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

God has given each of us amazing stories of how He has worked in our lives. Fear can keep us from telling people about these incredible events, and as a result, they miss out on learning from us and being encourage by what God has done in our lives. However, through him, we can be […]

Posted: 15 Oct, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

Christians are not just messengers of God’s plan of mercy and forgiveness, but we are witnesses of how He has worked in our lives! Each of us has a story of how God saved, healed, or met us in some critical life event. In fact, if we stop to think about it, we likely have […]

Posted: 01 Oct, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

We may not normally see things this way, but God clearly communicates that there are two types of people in the world. One group of people is cursed. The other is blessed. The great news is that God doesn’t want people to be in the cursed group. He wants us all to be in the […]

Posted: 24 Sep, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

As followers of Christ, we have been given a mission to bring the good news of Jesus to all of El Paso and beyond.  This message addresses why anyone would want to be a part of that mission and how they could be. Download Handout

Posted: 17 Sep, 2017 | Author: Steve Nelson

“Common people become uncommon standing on the promises of God.” (Dawson Trotman) Do you have the sense that you were created for uncommon purposes? Or perhaps that you have some unfulfilled potential? In reality, God has designed you with certain purposes in mind (Ephesians 2:10). What are these things? What are we supposed to be […]

Posted: 28 May, 2017 | Author: Dove Cranson

There is something in us that makes us want to share with others the good things we have found.  Whether it is a great movie, a sunset, a revolutionary product, a new love, or something else we find exciting, we have a desire to pass it on.  How much more, despite hesitation or cultural opposition, […]

Posted: 20 Nov, 2016 | Author: Dove Cranson

As we continue to look at the Higher Calling we have in Jesus, we see the example of Paul to work with extreme effort to bring the good news of Jesus to others, breaking down barriers and enduring difficulties in the process.  What is the source of his dedication and sacrifice?  Is he trying to […]

Posted: 09 Jun, 2019 | Author: Steve Nelson

Money is a great resource, but a poor master. What are the 7 purposes for the money with which God has entrusted us?

Posted: 23 Sep, 2012 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we share the good news of forgiveness and relationship with Jesus?

Posted: 09 Aug, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

The story of the Woman at the Well gives great insights as to how to winsomely connect people to our life-giving God.

Posted: 22 Nov, 2020 | Author: Steve Nelson

We must refuse to be okay with the way things are. Jesus wants to bring people into life and out of death and darkness.

Posted: 25 Apr, 2021 | Author: Steve Nelson

When Jesus spoke to people, he often left them with a decision to make. What decision will we make when Jesus puts a decision before each of us?

Posted: 25 Sep, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

Jesus wants us to be fishers of men, telling others the life changing message of grace and forgiveness at every opportunity! 

Posted: 06 Nov, 2022 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we deal with feelings of shame and embarrassment and still make a stand for Christ?

Posted: 15 Jan, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Sharing the message Jesus from the motivation of love makes it easier for everone, and more fruitful as well!

Posted: 02 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

How can we share helpful truth to a world that is off the rails?

Posted: 30 Jul, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

In the early church, men and women were moved to take the message of Jesus as the CURE to the whole world!

Posted: 22 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

If God asked you, "Why should I let you into heaven?" how would you answer?

Posted: 29 Oct, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

By understanding God's love for us and his hatred of sin, we can have a fuller understanding of the depths of the good news of Jesus.

Posted: 05 Nov, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Last week we looked at what God is like. Now we need to ask, what are people like? How do we measure up?

Posted: 12 Nov, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Looking at God's intense hatred of sin, we realize we are in a quandry, eventhough God loves us! Thankfully, Jesus is the answer!

Posted: 19 Nov, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Once we understand the good news of Jesus the "Aha moments" start happening. Everything makes a lot of sense! 

Posted: 26 Nov, 2023 | Author: Steve Nelson

Once we were sinful and unworthy, but through Jesus, we have been made new! Now what?

Posted: 04 Feb, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

What is the mission of God's church family?

Posted: 03 Mar, 2024 | Author: Steve Nelson

What does it mean to be successful in your personal faith? Or for you church to be a success?