Text: Colossians 1:1-8
Truth: Often the best evangelist is the one who knows us best.
Thrust: We must not be afraid to share our faith with those who are closest to us.
Thesis: Since often the best evangelist is the one who knows us best, we must not be afraid to share our faith with those who are closest to us.
Turning Point: The best person is the closest person.
Theme: Evangelism
Topic: Who the best evangelist is
Title: The Best Man (or Woman)
Tagline: Be an Epaphras to someone close.
Thoughts:
- When someone is about to get married, he or she chooses a person closest to him or her to become the Best Man or the Bridesmaid.
- When we’re about to make a major decision in our lives, we often call our Best Friend for advice.
- When it comes to believing in Jesus Christ, often the best person who can help us is the one closest to us.
- But many people miss the opportunity to share their faith with those who are closest to them for various reasons.
- Often the best evangelist is the one who knows us best.
- We can lie to everyone, but we cannot lie to the one who knows us for who we are and vice-versa.
- Paul thanks God for Epaphras because through him his fellow Colossians came to know Christ. (Col 1:1-8)
- Since often the best evangelist is the one who knows us best, we must not be afraid to share our faith with those who are closest to us.
- The best person is the closest person. Be an Epaphras to someone close.
- Stop looking around. The salvation of your friends or relatives may come through you. Be an Epaphras to someone close.