Memory Verse
"For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, the I might gain the more." I Corinth. 9: 19
BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinth 9:19-23
INTRODUCTION
Our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ, gave us a mandate. Today, we will take a look at the mandate and strategies to help us fulfil this important mandate. May the Holy Spirit open the spirit of our understanding, in Jesus' name.
OUTLINES
1. PRIMARY MANDATE OF BELIEVERS
2. UNUSUAL STRATEGIES
PRIMARY MANDATE OF BELIEVERS
Jesus Christ commands the believer to go into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature - Mark 16:15. Believers must ensure that the fruit he/she bears abide so that his/her prayers in life will never be hindered - John 15:16. It is highly imperative to follow -up the convert so as to prevent loss - Col. 1:28. Souls won must always be prayed for and catered for- Col1:9.
Our primary mandate as believers is to make soul wining a continuous practice till Jesus comes back in His power and glory Acts 1 :6-8, 2 Timothy 4:5. Part of our mandate is also to be highly committed even to the less privileged - Matthew 25:41-45. Reason is that the Lord will come sooner than ever imagined.
UNUSUAL STRATEGIES
1. Small public address system fixed on top of your car blasting the gospel.
2. Sudden creation of gospel scene at a very busy road junction, like drama or playlets.
3. Collection of G.S.M numbers and sending gospel bulk SMS.
4. Flying of helicopter to distribute gospel tracts in communities and later follow it with preaching man to man.
5. Counselling outlet could be established to minister unto people's problems one on one, free of charge. Showing of exceptional care to the counselee after meeting with them.
6. Through free medical care/visiting of hospital, orphanages from time to time - Acts 20:34-35.
7. Signing-up with organisations like the Red Cross and witness for Christ as you minister to people in devastated areas - Matthew 10:32.
8. Living a complete Christ-like life.
9. Establishment of vocational and Extra-mural classes in especially educationally disadvantage areas.
10. Reaching out to prisoners.
CONCLUSION
Ensure you break every barrier that limits your contact with souls.
QUESTIONS
1. How can souls be won in the ghetto and prison yard?
2. What could be done to win the "MD/CEO" of a multinational company for Christ?
BLESSED WEEK WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
MONDAY: Mark 16:15 - Go and preach the gospel to every creature.
TUESDAY: I Corinthians 9:19 -I can gain more souls for Christ.
WEDNESDAY: Acts 10:15 - What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
THURSDAY: Matthew 25:45 - Love your neighbour.
FRIDAY: I Corinthians 9:24 - Run so that you may win.
SATURDAY: 1 Corinthians 9:27 - Keep your body under.
SUNDAY: Colossians 1:9 - Win souls and care for them.
