The Power of Personal Invitation

The Power of Personal Invitation

Introduction:

John 1:35-51 provides us with some interesting insights into the lives of some fascinating people. John; Jesus; Andrew; Peter; Philip; and Nathanael are all mentioned.

I. Focus on _____________________ for a few moments:

A. Andrew is referred to ______ times in Scripture. ______ as Peter’s brother. Only _________ is he mentioned without any connection to Peter.

B. From that moment on – Andrew began bringing other people to Christ.

C. He is mentioned again in John 6 – when Jesus was about to feed the 5000.

D. Next time we read about Andrew is in John 12:20-22.

E. He is also mentioned in Mk. 13:3. Not mentioned again after Acts 1:13.

II. Some practical applications:

A. Andrew shows us the glory of the _________________. Eph. 6:6

1. God calls not only great leaders, but great __________________.

B. Jesus calls people to be His disciples for what they can ____ for Him and what He can ________ for them!

III. There is power in __________________ ___________________…

A. Each one of us can invite people to church. We can be just like Andrew! Share with others why you worship God.

1. Don’t we come to grow ___________ to God?

2. Don’t we come to _________________ Jesus more & more?

3. Don’t we come so we can see our _______________ more clearly?

4. Do we come so our understanding of Jesus, Our Lord can grow ________________?

5. Are our lives more ____________ because every week we’re studying about & worshiping God?

B. Don’t we want to share these blessings with others?

IV. Others need to see the _____________ within us.

A. Peter said many things about a Christian’s attitude toward suffering other’s cause: 1 Pet 4:1; 12-13.

B. 1 Pet. 3:13-16

1. How can you do good things for other people & suffer?

2. Where do you find the hope to keep on doing well?

C. Our ____________ in Christ needs to be such a force in our lives that people see our hope & ask about our hope!

D. For this to happen: certain things must be true:

1. We must be ______________ by faith in Jesus – not by fear.

2. We must not be ________________ or troubled by suffering

3. Jesus must sit on the ________ of our hearts – He rules us every day!

4. We must be ____________ & reverent

5. We must keep a good _____________________

6. We must have ______________ behavior.

Conclusion:

A. How is our love for others? Let’s earnestly work to bring others to Christ?



The Power of Personal Invitation Introduction: John 1:35-51 provides us with some interesting insights into the lives of some fascinating people. John; Jesus; Andrew; Peter; Philip; and Nathanael are all mentioned. I. Focus on _____________________ for a few moments: A. Andrew is referred to ______ times in Scripture. ______ as Peter’s brother. Only _________ is he mentioned without any connection to Peter. B. From that moment on – Andrew began bringing other people to Christ. C. He is mentioned again in John 6 – when Jesus was about to feed the 5000. D. Next time we read about Andrew is in John 12:20-22. E. He is also mentioned in Mk. 13:3. Not mentioned again after Acts 1:13. II. Some practical applications: A. Andrew shows us the glory of the _________________. Eph. 6:6 1. God calls not only great leaders, but great __________________. B. Jesus calls people to be His disciples for what they can ____ for Him and what He can ________ for them! III. There is power in __________________ ___________________… A. Each one of us can invite people to church. We can be just like Andrew! Share with others why you worship God. 1. Don’t we come to grow ___________ to God? 2. Don’t we come to _________________ Jesus more & more? 3. Don’t we come so we can see our _______________ more clearly? 4. Do we come so our understanding of Jesus, Our Lord can grow ________________? 5. Are our lives more ____________ because every week we’re studying about & worshiping God? B. Don’t we want to share these blessings with others? IV. Others need to see the _____________ within us. A. Peter said many things about a Christian’s attitude toward suffering other’s cause: 1 Pet 4:1; 12-13. B. 1 Pet. 3:13-16 1. How can you do good things for other people & suffer? 2. Where do you find the hope to keep on doing well? C. Our ____________ in Christ needs to be such a force in our lives that people see our hope & ask about our hope! D. For this to happen: certain things must be true: 1. We must be ______________ by faith in Jesus – not by fear. 2. We must not be ________________ or troubled by suffering 3. Jesus must sit on the ________ of our hearts – He rules us every day! 4. We must be ____________ & reverent 5. We must keep a good _____________________ 6. We must have ______________ behavior. Conclusion: A. How is our love for others? Let’s earnestly work to bring others to Christ?