Message Notes
Walk Across the Room
“The Power of Stories”
Pastor Paul Marzahn
August 3, 2008
Key Scripture: John 3:31-36
SERIES RECAP
Mission Statement
Six Step Process of Evangelism
Commit or Coast -
Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and Salvation John 3:31-36
1. ____________________________ - Good stories _______________________________ A. CRITICISMS TO AVOID:
1) _____________________________
2) _____________________________ / Lack of focus
3) ______________________ Words / ______________________ metaphors a) Stay away from: “Saved”, “Born Again”, “Grasped from the _________________________” b) Better examples - My life was changed / I began from that point forward to understand more fully ____________________________________________________
4) _______________________________ / Holier Than Thougha) I don’t have all the answers, but _____________________________________________. b) I am a lot like you and I still have a lot of questions. c) I appreciate your _______________________________ and I can see you are really seeking to commit to something that is real.
2. Your own _____________________ and ________________________ story Luke 19:1-11;9:24 A. __________________________________ - “I was blind”
B. _____________________ experience or event - “Jesus healed my sight” 1
) _______________________________ vs. _____________________________
2) ___________________________ vs. _________________________________ C. _____________ -
How is my life different or relevant? “I can see.”
D. How has the _______________________________ assisted in my relationship with God?
Challenge
Write out your testimony in 100 words or less -
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