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Uncomfortable Conversations, Part 5

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Introduction
  • Matthew 5:1-2, 13, 14, 16 – You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.
  • Proverbs 11:30
  • II Corinthians 5:10, 20-21
  • I Timothy 6:17-19
  • II Timothy 2:15, 24-26
  • I Peter 3:13-15 – Be ready to make a defense.
  • Ephesians 2:8-10
  • Ephesians 4:11-16
  • Romans 1:16-17 – Do not be ashamed of the gospel.
  • Romans 10:13-15, 17
  • I Corinthians 11:1
  • I Corinthians 2:1-5
  • I Corinthians 9:19-23
    • “Bob,” who we’ve known for a long time is gravely ill. How do we turn the conversation to spiritual things?
    Six ways to transition a normal conversation into a spiritual conversation
    1. Pray for a sensitive spirit.
    2. Ask basic questions about life.
    3. Inquire about a church connection.
    4. Extend an invitation to attend church.
    5. Transition the conversation to Jesus.
    6. Share the gospel as the Spirit leads.
      7. How to start gospel conversations
      • Smile.
      • Find something to comment on.
      • Ask open questions about the other person
        • Philippians 2:4
        • Look for open doors to plan gospel seeds.
          • Mention God, prayer, and the Bible in conversation.
          • Quote or paraphrase the Bible.
          • Use questions.
          • Share stories.
          • Invite a response.
            • The three Cs of life: choices, chances, and changes
            • You must make a choice to take a chance, or your life will never change.
              • How to turn a conversation to spiritual things
              1. Surface talk
              2. Personal talk
              3. Religious talk
              4. Spiritual talk
                5. ...more
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