BE A SOUL WINNER

BE A SOUL WINNER

TOPIC: BE A SOUL WINNER
Text: Ezekiel 33:7-11
INTRODUCTION: Few Christians are called to be preachers, but every born again Christian is called to be a soul winner. Soul winning is a definite effort to lead a person to accept the Savior. Soul winning is the primary assignment of a disciple. May the Holy Spirit enlighten us in this teaching on being soul winners unto God’s glory in Jesus name. Matt. 4:19, Prov. 11:30, Dan. 12:3, Psalms 126:6
1.REASON WHY YOU MUST WIN SOULS
*The worth of a soul. The soul of a man is worth more than all the world. Psa.49:8, Mark 8:35-38
We may be the only one who can make impression on a particular soul.
*The fact of hell. If we truly believed that unsaved souls were heading for eternity in hell fire, brimstone, torture, anguish and pain forever, we would surely do all in our power to persuade men to turn from sin to Jesus Christ. Matt. 10:28, John 3:18, Rev. 21:8, Matt. 25:45-46, Matt. 13:50
*The suffering of Christ for every unsaved. Must His suffering be in vain? Gal. 2:21, Rom 4:25, 1 John 2:2
*The emptiness, folly and vanity of this world. In Christ we have found something positive and enduring to present to our friends. Psa. 144:4, Eccles. 1:14, Eccles. 1:17-18
*The desire to have the family circle complete in heaven. No friend or relative must be missing because we are lazy and careless.1Thess. 4:17, Rev. 7:9
*The personal rewards that are offered to faithful soul winners Dan 12:3, 2 Tim 4:8, Rev 2:10
2.PERSONAL NEEDS OF A SOUL WINNER
*He must be saved and be sure of his own salvation 2 Pet 1:10-12, 1 Cor 9:27
*He must live a pure life inside out - A surrendered life to Jesus Christ. Gal. 2:20, 1 Pet 1:16, Matt 5:16
*He must be a man of prayer, spirit-filled, loving, must persevere, not arrogant or overbearing 1 Pet 1:22, Gal 6:9, Eph 6:18
*He must have a fair knowledge of the Bible and know how to use the Bible. 2 Tim. 2:15, Josh 1:8,
Psalms 119:27-35
*He must have deep compassion for souls. James 5:20, Rom. 9:2-3
3.PROCEDURE AND GENERAL RULES
*Seek and pray for opportunities and then use them. Don’t procrastinate.
*Everything we do and say as Christians must amount to winning souls or else it is useless. The task is to lead souls to a definite acceptance of Christ.
*Be courteous. Don’t be too talkative. Avoid familiarity. Always keep confidences James 5:20
Don’t be drawn into arguments 2 Tim 2:23-24, Titus 3:9. Don’t rely on your ability. Don’t be impatient. Put yourself in the shoes of the unbeliever as you deal with them, with humility and sympathy for you were once like them. Matt 20:28, Col 3:12
CONCLUSION: When a person is ready to make the decision to be born again, pray for him and get him said a word of prayer asking Christ into his life. Give him Bible verses on assurance of salvation. If possible, collect his contact and prayer points for corporate prayers at your worship center. If your attempt fails, keep praying, keep trying and God will give you more grace and fruit. Psa. 126:6. May the Almighty God turn you into effective and fruitful soul winners for His glory in Jesus name.