Introduction A. Usually it is the quality, not the quantity, which determines our effectiveness in any line of work. B. Being an effective evangelist has a lot less to do with our method than it does with our character. Discussion I. To be better evangelists, we need to be sound. A. We need to be good students of God’s Word (2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Acts 8:35). B. We need to be plain with the truth (Matthew 8:20; 10:16-31)...
Profitable for Reproof
Introduction A. When it comes to matters of faith, who can you trust when there are so many conflicting doctrines (Jeremiah 27-28)? B. If we want to be able to identify error, we are going to have to consult God’s Word (Matthew 7:15-20). I. Jesus used Scripture when He rebuked those in the wrong. A. He quoted Scripture when He cleansed the temple (Matthew 21:12-13). B. He quoted Scripture when He rebuked...
Exchanging the Truth for the Lie
Introduction A. When God created the world, He provided everything essential to man’s physical, mental, social, and spiritual welfare. B. Although the tree of knowledge might not seem to fit, the power of choice was critical to the exercise of man’s spirituality. C. It was not long after creation until man bought the first of the devil’s lies, and man has been doing so ever since. I. The devil’s lies are typically well-dressed and attractive...