Go For the Gold Steven Nickle 8.11.24.pptx

08-11-2024

1. “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

2. GO FOR THE GOLD! Become the BEST ONE EVER in sharing the BEST NEWS EVER!

3. “ Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15

4. We need to share the BEST NEWS EVER because of… Identity Priority Eternity Necessity Accountability Maturity Reciprocity Brevity

5. EVANGELISM FAITH PROMISE to reach my “one” for Jesus in the next 12 months “Lord, in faith, I promise to grow in my ability and availability in praying for the pre-Christians in my world, caring for those in need as I am able, and sharing the good news in a clear and concise manner to my “one” as the opportunity comes my way.”

6. PCS Strategy DIMENSIONAL P RAYER PERSONAL C ARE ESSENTIAL S HARE

7. 3-DIMENSIONAL P RAYER WORSHIP Prayer “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5

8. 3-DIMENSIONAL P RAYER WARFARE Prayer “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” 2 Corinthians 4:4

9. 3-DIMENSIONAL P RAYER WITNESS Prayer “…whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel.” Ephesians 6:19

10. PERSONAL C ARE “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…” Acts 1:8 “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love .” 1 Corinthians 13:13

11. PERSONAL C ARE B e yourself L isten empathetically E ngage appropriately S erve selflessly S hare wisely

12. ESSENTIAL S HARE Share your story TESTIMONY TOOL https://grace.church/missions/engage-equipping/

13. ESSENTIAL S HARE Ask questions What is the best thing that has happened in your life? How do you feel about your relationship with God right now? Where are you at on your spiritual journey? If you had one hour before you died to write whatever and to whomever, what might you write? What will be most important then, needs to be important to you today. Would you be right with God? After hearing their story ask, “Where does God fit into your narrative?” If God could do one miracle in your life today, what would it be? Would you like to hear one of the greatest miracles I have ever seen?

14. ESSENTIAL S HARE G od’s plan (Ephesians 1:4-5) O ur problem (Romans 3:23) S in’s consequence (Romans 6:23a) P roblem solved (Romans 5:8) E veryone’s possibility (John 3:16) L ife promised (1 John 5:11-12)

15. www.trypraying.org www.pelministries.org www.outreach.com

16. GO FOR THE GOLD! Become the BEST ONE EVER in sharing the BEST NEWS EVER!