The Range of Evangelism (From our 12-21-25 Worship)

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Episode Title: The Range of Evangelism

Episode Summary Why did General Motors overtake Ford in the early 20th century? While Henry Ford offered one car in one color, Alfred P. Sloan realized that people are different—they need a "car for every purse and purpose."

In this message, we apply that same logic to the church. There is no single "shampoo bottle" method (lather, rinse, repeat) for bringing people to Jesus. Different people require different approaches. We explore four specific evangelism tactics found in Scripture, ranked from the simplest invitation to the most physically demanding service.

Key Scripture References

• John 1: Philip and Nathanael
• Mark 5: The Gerasene Demoniac
• Luke 19: Zacchaeus
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• Mark 2: The Paralytic and his Friends

Main Takeaways

• The "Ladder" of Evangelism: Just as GM created a ladder of cars (Chevy to Cadillac), there is a ladder of effort in evangelism.
• Level 1: The Simple Invitation (John 1): "Come and See." You don’t need a theology degree. Sometimes, people are ready, and all they need is a simple invite to church.
• Level 2: The Personal Testimony (Mark 5): "Go and Tell." You can't mess up your own story. When people see a change in your life (like the demoniac clothed and in his right mind), your history gives you authority.
• Level 3: Restitution & Repentance (Luke 19): Sometimes showing Jesus means fixing what you broke. Like Zacchaeus, making things right with others can break down barriers and prove your change is real.
• Level 4: Physical Service (Mark 2): "Roof Ripping." Sometimes you have to carry the mat. Meeting a physical need (sweat equity) creates the opportunity to meet a spiritual need.