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A 4 Week Lesson Series About the Why, How, and Way to Share Your Personal Faith with Friends, Family, and Others

LESSON #1: A HAIRY SITUATION

Key Verse: Romans 3:23 Funny Series Opener: Hairy Situations- google image search weird mustaches. Show a short collection of hairy situations Serious Lesson Opener: Falling Plates video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGlx11BxF24)

Outline:
The Situation is You are LostThe Situation is You Broken 1. We are all lost: Rom. 3:23 2. There is someone search for us: Luke 19:10 3. While we were still lost and broken, He gave His life for us- Rom. 5:8 4. We cannot be found or fixed on our own- Eph. 2:8-9 5. We have to admit we are lost and broken, and ask for help- Rom. 10:9-10 6. Admit, Believe, Confess, and the next couple weeks DEDICATE Your Life to Sharing Faith and the Story. Closing Video: The Most (short version) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhkpxpjHIRg

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LESSON #2: I MUSTACHE U A ?

Key Verse: Romans 3:23

Outline:
1. 2. 3. 4. Because God has asked meto LEAVE my comfort zones - Acts. 1:8 Because God has asked meto LOVE those who are lost- John 13:34-35 Because God has asked meto LIVE a life of salvation- I Peter 3:15 Because God has asked meto LEAD others to Him- II Cor. 5:20

Small Group Time:

Discuss: - Have you ever shared the plan of salvation with someone? - Have you ever talked to your friends about God or what you believe? - Why do you think most Christians dont share Christ with their friends? - What are some ways to share your faith and the plan of Salvation? - True or False: * A true Christian will want to share Christ with others * In order to share Christ with others, you need to have a good understanding of the Bible * It is best to stay quiet about your faith rather than to offend someone

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LESSON #3: PERSONAL SYTLE

Key Verse: Romans 3:23

Outline:
1. 2. God Gives Us: Power, Places, and Prayers- Acts 1:8 God Gives Us: Personal Style

- Confrontational: Peter, Acts 2 - Intellectual: Paul, Acts 17 - Testimonial: Blind Man, John 9 - Interpersonal: Matthew, Luke 5 - Invitational: Woman the Well, John 4 - Serving: Dorcas, Acts 9

CHALLENGE: What is your personality and personal style for sharing your faith?

SMALL GROUP TIME:

Discover Your- PERSONAL EVANGELISM STYLE SURVEY http://www.scribd.com/doc/213173123/Personal-Evangelism-Style-Survey

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LESSON #4: DONT SHAVE IT FOR LATER!

Key Verse: Romans 3:23

Outline:
1. Three Relationship: Friend, Family, New Friends Rom 10:14-15 2. Three Approaches: Direct, Indirect, Invitation- I Peter 3:15-16 3. Three Stories: Yours, Thiers, Gods- Rom 3:23, John 3:16

CHALLENGE: Are willing and ready to share your faith?

Group Time:
SHARE What is your story? If you feel comfortable share with the rest of the group Your Story. If you want even use the 3 areas: Before Christ, Meeting Christ, After Christ. A big part of Your Story is the After Christ. What has Christ done or been doing in your life recently, that might be a good to use to share with someone your faith? -When is a time you had an opportunity to start a spiritual conversation with someone or share your faith?

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DISCUSS What to you is the hardest part of sharing your story and Gods story with others?

PRAYER AND PRAISE TIME: - Pray for each other that God would give you opportunities to share your faith with some this holiday season (friend, family, new friend??)

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Video/Curriculum Contagious Christian Curriculum http://www.zondervan.com/becoming-a-contagious-christian-youth-editionstudent-s-guide.html Real Conversations- Jonathan McKee http://www.amazon.com/Real-Conversations-Participants-GuideSharing/dp/0310890802 Evange-Phobia- Greg Stier http://www.simplyyouthministry.com/resources-curriculum-small-groupsevangephobia.html Dare to Be a Daniel http://www.daretobeadaniel.com/

Websites/Resources: Go Wide Strategy- Greg Stier http://www.dare2share.org/ 3 Story Evangelism http://3story.org/ Campus Alliance Every School http://everyschool.com/

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