Are you a reluctant evangelist? In this powerful message, we dive into the book of Jonah to discover why so many Christians struggle to share their faith and what God wants to do through us. With our Angel Stadium crusade just weeks away (35 years of ministry!), this timely message challenges us to overcome our fears and excuses.
Did you know that 95% of Christians have never led someone to Christ? We explore the real reasons we don’t share our faith – from fear of rejection to lack of biblical knowledge – and discover that God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Join us as we uncover the true message of Jonah (it’s not really about the whale!) and learn how God used an imperfect, reluctant prophet to bring revival to an entire city. You’ll be inspired to step out of your comfort zone and share the hope of Jesus with those around you.
Key Takeaways:
The difference between church growth and true evangelism
Why we make excuses instead of sharing our faith
How God uses imperfect people for His perfect purposes
Practical ways to start gospel conversations
The joy that comes from leading others to Christ
Whether you’re a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this message will challenge and encourage you to become the evangelist God has called you to be.
Timestamps
00:00 – Opening Prayer & Angel Stadium Crusade Announcement
00:43 – Introduction to "The Reluctant Evangelist" Series
01:36 – The Great Commission Challenge
01:58 – Church Growth vs. True Evangelism
03:48 – Why 95% of Christians Never Share Their Faith
08:03 – Europe’s 2% Evangelical Population Warning
08:55 – People Are Waiting for Someone to Show the Way
12:44 – Penn Jillette’s Atheist Challenge to Christians
14:47 – The Real Story of Jonah (Not About the Whale)
17:25 – Understanding Nineveh’s Cruelty
20:07 – Harvard Students Supporting Hamas
23:33 – God Uses Imperfect People
25:45 – Jonah’s Disobedience and God’s Response
27:30 – Eight Words That Revived a City
28:46 – Jonah’s Fear of Success, Not Failure
30:51 – The Joy of Leading Someone to Christ
32:20 – Steve Berger’s Evangelism Approach
33:41 – Missing Opportunities While Debating
35:17 – Your Platform and Sphere of Influence
36:51 – Call for Prodigals to Come Home
38:22 – Final Prayer and Altar Call
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