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Six Steps to Giving a Successful Invitation
The Gospel is not merely something to think about, but something to respond to. The Gospel requires a response. We can either accept Jesus’ offer or we can reject Him. In this short article, I’m going to offer six steps to give an effective invitation, so God’s appeal to His beloved is as clear as possible.
What Should We Preach?
To be effective in ministry, the gospel must be central in everything we do: every sermon we preach, every devotional we write, all of our small group curriculum, and in every aspect of the life of our churches. If the gospel is not central, our churches will be built on sand and will eventually collapse into a religious relic or a glorified version of a self-help pep rally. If we’re not preaching the gospel, we are preaching a cubic zirconia version of the divine diamond of the universe- the gospel.
3 Ways To See More People Saved When You Preach
Do you want to see more people saved when you preach? Do you sometimes feel as if your preaching lacks the teeth to see genuine life change? Do you sometimes feel like no matter how long you work on your message, it still lacks the saving power you and God both desire?