“ Evangelism 2025” Lesson #3

   “Overcoming fears and excuses“

Intro:  What is something you were afraid of when you were a child that you are no longer afraid of now?

Study

  1. Mathew 28:18-20, Jude 1:23 We must understand that God has called everyone of us as Christians to evangelize and win people to Jesus, our purpose is evangelism!
    1. Prov 11:30, Gal 5:1 God is calling us to take Jesus to the world so the world can find  freedom from sin and its consequences! We are called to reach the lost!
      1. Isaiah 41:10,13 Many Christian youth and young adults know that they need to evangelize, but they have fears and excuses that keep them from sharing their faith with others.
      2. Mark 13:11 Many youth and young adults are afraid because they feel that they do not  have the right words, and that people will not listen to what they have to say.
    2. Gal 5:7-8 There are also many Christians who are held back from evangelism by excuses such as business, wrong relationships, worry about what others will think etc….
  2. 1 Timothy 4:12, Ecc 12:1 We need to remember that God calls everyone of us as Christians to evangelize, even when we are young! Evangelism is not just the work of a pastor or of older Christians. God is calling us to reach the world in our youth!
    1.  Mathew 14:29-31 We need to step out in faith like Peter and confront the fears and excuses that the devil will use to try and keep us from evangelism!
      1. 2 Cor 5:20 The most effective way that we can overcome the fears and excuses that will try and stop us is by stepping out in faith, boldly sharing the Gospel with the lost, and leading others through the sinners prayer even when we feel afraid!
      2. Luke 12:12, 1 John 2:20 God promises to anoint us, and give us the right words to say  when we obey Him by confronting our fears and stepping out in evangelism!
    2. Jer 7:23, Mark 16:15 The Holy Spirit can empower us to overcome every fear, excuse,  attack, distraction, and temptation that wants to keep us from evangelism! If we obey God and step out, then the Holy Spirit will empower us to reach the world! #Evangelism2025!

  Discussion

  1. What are some of the greatest fears that Christian youth and young adults have that
    keep them from evangelizing and winning others to Jesus?
  2. What are some of the excuses that many youth will give as to why they do not feel they are able to evangelize, or that others will listen to them?
  3. What are the steps we need to take to confront and overcome the fears and excuses that try and hold us back from evangelism and leading people to Christ?
  4. Who are some unsaved people you have been afraid to talk to about Jesus? What are some steps you are going to now take to overcome your fears and share Christ with them?

End: Pray for those who want to overcome the fears and excuses that try and keep then from evangelism and leading people to Christ. Pray for any who need to repent of their sins and accept Jesus as their Savior, then take requests.