The call to evangelize
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The sermon is about the call to evangelize and the importance of being evangelists. The passage from Luke 8:26-39 is read and analyzed, highlighting the power of demons and the need for Jesus in our lives. The sermon then moves on to discuss the importance of evangelism as a church and institution, and how the physical plant of the church should be used as a platform for evangelism. The congregation is called to be evangelists and witnesses of Jesus Christ in their daily lives, and the importance of an itinerant ministry is emphasized. The sermon concludes by encouraging the congregation to explore ways to bring forth a truly evangelistic church and invest their talents and energies in the salvation of souls.
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of evangelism in the life of a Christian. He encourages listeners to ask God for opportunities to share their faith and to be wise and responsible in doing so. The speaker also reminds listeners that Satan has power over those who do not have Jesus Christ in their lives, and that it is the responsibility of Christians to share the Gospel with them. The speaker emphasizes that evangelism should be a central part of a Christian's identity and activity.
The world is in a state of spiritual warfare, with wars, terrorism, and societal dysfunction. The solution is Christ, but it is up to us to announce it to those in need. We must be a hospitable and generous church, welcoming all who come, regardless of their sin or background. Satan is real and we must recognize him as our enemy, but Christ has the power to defeat him. The most important question a person can ask is about their eternal destiny, and we must urgently share the message of salvation with others. When we do this work, we can expect opposition from the enemy, but we can pray for protection and seek the Lord's guidance.
The speaker discusses the importance of spiritual warfare in evangelism and the need to ask for protection and wisdom from God. He notes the power of Christ to transform lives and societies, and the limitations of society and institutions in dealing with deeply rooted problems. He encourages the congregation to not only come to church for personal healing, but to also share the truth of Christ with others. The speaker ends by inviting those who want to receive Jesus as their savior to raise their hands and pray for them.
We accept the call to evangelize and be witnesses for Christ. We ask for boldness, effectiveness, and resources to support our position as evangelists. We rebuke the devil in the name of Jesus and declare that he has no power over the souls Christ came to redeem.
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of evangelism in the life of a Christian. He encourages listeners to ask God for opportunities to share their faith and to be wise and responsible in doing so. The speaker also reminds listeners that Satan has power over those who do not have Jesus Christ in their lives, and that it is the responsibility of Christians to share the Gospel with them. The speaker emphasizes that evangelism should be a central part of a Christian's identity and activity.
The world is in a state of spiritual warfare, with wars, terrorism, and societal dysfunction. The solution is Christ, but it is up to us to announce it to those in need. We must be a hospitable and generous church, welcoming all who come, regardless of their sin or background. Satan is real and we must recognize him as our enemy, but Christ has the power to defeat him. The most important question a person can ask is about their eternal destiny, and we must urgently share the message of salvation with others. When we do this work, we can expect opposition from the enemy, but we can pray for protection and seek the Lord's guidance.
The speaker discusses the importance of spiritual warfare in evangelism and the need to ask for protection and wisdom from God. He notes the power of Christ to transform lives and societies, and the limitations of society and institutions in dealing with deeply rooted problems. He encourages the congregation to not only come to church for personal healing, but to also share the truth of Christ with others. The speaker ends by inviting those who want to receive Jesus as their savior to raise their hands and pray for them.
We accept the call to evangelize and be witnesses for Christ. We ask for boldness, effectiveness, and resources to support our position as evangelists. We rebuke the devil in the name of Jesus and declare that he has no power over the souls Christ came to redeem.
I want to talk to you about something very significant and it is the call to evangelize, the call to be evangelists. And I'm going to base my comment on Luke, chapter 8, verses 26 to 39. With this sermon I want to start what, with the Lord's help, will be a series making ourselves aware, as a congregation, about the imperative, the call, the commission, the obligation to be evangelists, to be witnesses of Jesus Christ, to also be as a church, as an institution, an evangelistically oriented church. Let me read the passage, it is long, and I feel that I must read it.
“…The disciples and Jesus arrived at the land of the Gadarenes which is on the opposite bank of Galilee and when he came ashore, a man from the city met him – interesting that he is from a city, perhaps like Boston, more small but comparatively at that time, a metropolis – long demonized…”
“…The disciples and Jesus arrived at the land of the Gadarenes which is on the opposite bank of Galilee and when he came ashore, a man from the city met him – interesting that he is from a city, perhaps like Boston, more small but comparatively at that time, a metropolis – long demonized…”
