Evangelism : The First Step in Reaching the Lost
From Woodland Hills Church of Christ by Woodland Hills Church of Christ
May 3, 2026 · 39 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of compassion in evangelism and how every Christian can participate in reaching the lost.
Topical Sermons / Speaker:Berry Kercheville The First Step in Reaching the Lost: the Need for Compassion Introduction: When we hear the term “evangelism,” it often either stimulates fear or apathy. Fear comes from the thought that I must be able to teach someone or I need to talk to a stranger or in some places, I need to knock on doors. Apathy comes from the belief that participating in evangelism is limited to those who have the “gift” of talking to people about the Lord. I don’t have the gift, so I am exempted. First, it is a mistake to limit reaching the lost to the above descriptions. Being a church that highlights saving souls includes a vast array of talents and work that includes every Christian. We will talk about how we can all play a part in another lesson. Second, participating in evangelistic efforts is not optional . It is a critical part of our identity and an expectation of Jesus. Genesis 12; Exodus 19:5-6 (more later). 2 Timothy 1:6-7 God did not give us a “spirit of fear but of power and love and self-control.” What is the first step in reaching the lost? The Heart of Jesus Defines Compassion, Matthew 9:35-38 When we “see the crowds,” what are our typical…
People in this episode
Guest: Berry Kercheville
Topics covered
- evangelism
- compassion
- reaching the lost
- Christian identity
- spiritual growth
Keywords
- evangelism
- compassion
- Christianity
- spirituality
- reaching the lost
- church
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Genesis 12, Exodus 19:5-6, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Matthew 9:35-38, 2 Corinthians 5:16
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