Have you ever had the joy of sharing Christ with someone and seeing that person come to know the Lord as their personal Savior? There is nothing in this world like it! We know that Jesus said, “ye shall be witnesses unto me” (Acts 1:8).
How do we do what Jesus said? Everywhere I go people say to me, “I really want to bring someone to Christ, but I just don’t know where to start.”
Let me give you a few ideas that you can put into practice today…
- Create a soul winning prayer list. Write down the names of those that you know need Christ and commit to pray for them every day. Ask the Lord to use you to personally reach them. Remember, we cannot pray if we are not willing to obey.
- Commit gospel Scriptures to memory. We are to be ready always to give an explanation of the gospel (Ephesians 6:15; 1 Peter 3:15). The greatest thing you can give to others is God’s Word. Begin with John 3:16 and great salvation verses out of Romans. Memorize them. Meditate on them. Minister them to others.
- Share your story. If you are a believer you have a story to tell! It is the story of how you came to know Christ and what He means to you. Next to the Scriptures it is the most powerful resource you have. Practice giving it to someone and prepare to give it to as many people as possible. Those who will never listen to a sermon will listen to your story.
- Demonstrate the love of Christ. The gospel message begins with “For God so loved the world that He gave…” His love breaks down barriers and removes prejudices. Ask the Lord to help you show kindness to others. A little kindness may open a big door for the gospel.
- Give gospel literature to others wherever you go. So many people I have met through the years were brought to Christ when reading a gospel tract. Never underestimate the power of the printed Word. Carry literature with you. Accompany it with a personal word. God can use simple tools to accomplish His work.
- Bring someone with you to a church service specifically to hear the gospel. Communicate to your pastor that you are bringing someone with you who needs the Lord. Pray that God will open their heart as they hear the truth.
- Have a Bible study in your home or on the job. Hosting an informal Bible study will give opportunities to discuss spiritual truths with neighbors and co-workers. Many people who would not go to a church meeting would come to a friend’s home.
- Ask people to read the Gospel of John and to tell you what they think. I have had the joy of seeing people come to faith in Christ through simply reading the Scriptures. At the very least, it opens the conversation about who Christ is. The Word of God is powerful!
- Pray daily for divine appointments. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you someone to talk to. That is a prayer He will answer! Then live expectantly, looking everywhere for people that you can share the good news with.
- Begin. No one becomes an effective witness by reading about it. It is time to get off the bench and get in the game! We all get nervous, but as we obey the Lord He has promised to help us.
Ask the Lord to prepare the heart of some soul and give you a divine appointment today! May God use us all to bring someone to Jesus.
A few miscellaneous thoughts about soulwinning–
1) You can never give the gospel to the wrong person! [The unsaved need it, and the saved do not mind hearing it from another Christian.]
2) Anything other than a definite “Yes!” is a definite “No!” [Regarding…when attempting to discern if one already knows Christ as their Savior.]
3) You will never be a soulwinner if you never get started! [Decide today to obey Christ in this matter!]
Remember: What you value will govern the pursuits of your life!
Thank you. I will open my heart to Jesus and give others who are good the peace and love they deserve.
Great tips to bring others to think about their salvation, I will give it a try, thank you very much, God Bless you.
Thank you and may God use you to bring many to Him!
God bless you I will use this tips tomorrow to teach others
Thank you for passing it on!
Anita God bless you thank you for obeying to serve God.
They will tell we are Christians by our love one for another. The greatest commandment is love the Lord your God with all your heart mind soul strength. The second is like it love your neighbor as yourself. On these two hang all the law and the prophets. One might ask what is love? Read 1st Corinthians chapter 13 love is patient love is kind love does not envy it does not boast it is not rude it is not self-seeking it is not easily angered it keeps no record of wrongs love does not Delight in evil but rejoices with the truth it always protects always trusts always hopes always preserves Love Never Fails. Now there are three things that remain faith hope and love but the greatest of these is love. Glory to the father in the highest
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I just asked God and Google to give me more ways to be a soul winner. Good stuff. Thank you very much
May God answer your prayers!
May God continued to show you the way to bring men him
Amen! Praying God will all of us.
Thank you lord for answering me on how to bring some one to Christ. Amen
Praying God will use you!
ameeeeeeeeen
Thank you for this
Happy that it was a help. God bless you!
Thanks very much!
May God use you to bring many to Christ!
Thank you so much for the guidance. Iam going to give it a try
God bless you!
May the Lord use you to bring many to Him!
Hello I’m Sister Diane,
And I just wanted to take a moment to say Thank you for sharing this great news for I’m a Devotional Teacher on Facebook @Daily Devotional Reading and have enjoyed reading this for I have been struggling with a vision that God has given me, in my vision I was on a beach teaching and from the distance people are coming in. Now the struggle isn’t what my calling is, it’s where do I go to teach for I already know my hometown isn’t going to believe me or accept me for my calling and honestly that’s find with me even though my family says I do not teach I preach ?.
P.S. Can you help me or lead me in the right direction please for it’s like my calling is bursting to come out!
I believe that every Christian is commanded to “preach the gospel.” This does not mean that everyone will speak to great crowds or deliver sermons. Begin where you are to share the gospel. Give the message of Christ to those immediately around you. As we take the first step God will open additional opportunities.
I want to be a soul winner, May God help me in Jesus name. Amen
May God use you to point many to the Lord Jesus.
Thank you very much. This has blessed me in no little way.
God bless you.
I’m so glad. May God use you to bring many to Jesus.
Thanks so much I have been thinking on how to start my evangelism in Italy seriously am grateful
May God use you to point many to the Lord Jesus Christ!
uuuuuuuh this is powerful thank you i starting now
Yes I would like to know about how god can use me for his work
He will if you will yield to Him.
The church I attend never offer salvation, or do out reach , just preaching and conferences. Is this Good?
New Testament churches must give themselves to the gospel. We believe this work should be evident both in the gatherings of the church and through the outreach in the community. Pray and talk to your pastor. See what you can do to help get the gospel out and encourage evangelistic work in your church. It has to start with someone!
I need more of this, for soul winning thsnk you