10.05.2022 | POWER EVANGELISM
POWER EVANGELISM
Power evangelism is sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the context of signs, wonders, miracles, and the gifts of the Spirit.
The gifts of the Holy Spirit and the miracles of God open the door for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
1. Jesus Walked in Power Evangelism
“In Jesus’ ministry many came to hear His preaching and teaching because He healed the sick.” – Randy Clark
Matthew 4:23 – “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease among the people.”
Think of those who became followers of Jesus because of healing, deliverance, or words of knowledge:
A. The woman at the well – John 4:17-18
B. Nathanael – John 1:48
C. The Gadarene demoniac – Mark 5:1-20
D. Blind Bartimaeus – Mark 10:46-52
E. Mary Magdalene – Luke 8:2
2. The Early Church Walked in Power Evangelism
What are some examples of power evangelism in the early church?
A. The Day of Pentecost – Acts 2:1-41
B. Healing of the lame man at the gate beautiful – Acts 3:1-26
C. Philip preaching the Gospel in Samaria
Acts 8:5-6 – “Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.”
Acts 8:7-8 – “For unclean spirits crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed. And there was great joy in that city.”
D. Peter ministering to Aeneas
Acts 9:33-34 – “There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed. And Peter said to him, ‘Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.’ Then he arose immediately.”
Acts 9:35 – “So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.”
E. Peter ministering to Tabitha
Acts 9:40 – “But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, ‘Tabitha, arise.’ And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter, she sat up.”
Acts 9:42 – “And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed on the Lord.”
3. Jesus Wants His Followers Today to Walk in Power Evangelism
Mark 16:15-16 – “And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
Mark 16:17-18 – “And these signs will follow those who believe: In My Name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
Mark 16:20 – “And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen.”
Practical Steps to Walking in Power Evangelism:
A. Practice dual listening – James 1:19, John 10:27
B. Seek to walk in first-time obedience
Psalm 81:13 – “Oh, that My people would listen to Me, that Israel would walk in My ways!”
C. Step out in faith
Ask this simple question: Could we take just a minute and pray together?