Out Where the Sinners Are: An Evangelism Training Manual

Lesson 1 – The Heart of Evangelism: Go Where the People Are

Main Texts

Matthew 9:35-38 · Mark 16:15 · Acts 8:4-8

Key Points & Scriptures

1. Evangelism Is a Lifestyle, Not an Event

• Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

• Acts 5:42 – “They did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus Christ daily in every house.”

• 1 Peter 3:15 – “Always be ready to give an answer … for the hope that is in you.”

2. The Need: Most Sinners Will Never Come to Church

• Luke 14:23 – “Go out into the highways and hedges … compel them to come in.”

• Mark 2:17 – “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

• Romans 10:14 – “How can they believe in Him whom they have not heard?”

3. God’s Command & Viewpoint

• Matthew 9:37-38 – “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”

• 2 Timothy 4:5 – “Do the work of an evangelist.”

• Mark 16:15 – “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.”

4. Accountability for Souls

• Ezekiel 3:18 – “If you do not warn the wicked … his blood I will require at your hand.”

• Acts 20:26-27 – “I did not hesitate to proclaim to you the whole counsel of God.”

5. A Living Church Is a Reaching Church

• Acts 2:47 – “The Lord added to the church daily those being saved.”

• Acts 4:4 – “Many who heard the word believed.”

Practical Application

• List 3–5 unsaved people you know; pray intentionally for them.

• Intentionally look for one spiritual conversation opportunity this week.

• View ordinary places (cafés, buses, workplaces) as mission fields.

Discussion Questions

1. Why is going outside church walls essential to evangelism?

2. How can accountability to God motivate boldness?

3. Where is your personal “harvest field” in daily life?

Lesson 2 – The Message and the Mission: What Is the Gospel?

Main Texts

John 3:16 · Romans 10:9-10 · Acts 10:34-42

Key Points & Scriptures

1. What Evangelism Is (and Isn’t)

• Matthew 28:19-20 – “Go … make disciples … teaching them.”

• 1 Corinthians 2:4 – “Not with persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power.”

• Romans 15:18-19 – “By word and deed … by signs and wonders … I have fully preached the gospel.”

2. The Gospel in Simple Terms

• God’s Love for Humanity

  • John 3:16

  • 1 Timothy 2:3-4 – “He desires all men to be saved…”

• Salvation through Christ Alone

  • Romans 10:9-10

  • Acts 4:12 – “Neither is there salvation in any other.”

• Receiving the Gift Personally

  • John 1:12 – “As many as received Him … children of God.”

  • Romans 5:8 – “While we were sinners, Christ died for us.”

3. Why It Matters

• People Can’t Believe Without Hearing

  • Romans 10:14-15

  • Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world … let your light shine.”

• Only the Gospel Saves

  • Romans 1:16

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18 – “The message of the cross is the power of God.”

• We Must Warn the Lost

  • Ezekiel 3:18

  • Acts 20:26-27

• Rejection Brings Eternal Judgment

  • John 3:18 – “Whoever does not believe is condemned already.”

  • 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9 – “They suffer eternal destruction.”

  • Revelation 20:15 – “If anyone’s name not in the book of life … thrown into lake of fire.”

• Our Divine Mandate & Privilege

  • 1 Corinthians 9:16 – “Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel.”

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20 – “We are ambassadors for Christ.”

  • Mark 16:15 – “Preach the gospel to every creature.”

Practical Application

• Memorize two gospel verses.

• Pray daily for open doors and boldness.

• Share the gospel with one person this week; reflect on how God leads the conversation.

Discussion Questions

1. How can we speak truth with love?

2. Why must we warn about judgment without pushing people away?

3. What motivates you most to share your faith regularly?

Lesson 3 – The Reward & Responsibility: Why Evangelism Matters

Main Texts

Ezekiel 3:18 · Daniel 12:3 · Acts 1:8

Key Points & Scriptures

1. Accountability Before God

• Ezekiel 33:7-9 – the watchman metaphor: warn or face consequences

• James 4:17 – “To him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin.”

2. Empowered by the Holy Spirit

• Acts 1:8 – “You will receive power … and be my witnesses.”

• Luke 4:18 – quoting Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me … to preach good news.”

• 1 Thessalonians 1:5 – “Our gospel came not only in word but also in power of the Holy Spirit.”

3. Evangelism Produces Growth

• Acts 2:47; Acts 4:4 – church growth through witnessing

• Colossians 1:6 – “The gospel … is bearing fruit and growing.”

4. Eternal Rewards for Soul-Winners

• Daniel 12:3 – “Those who turn many to righteousness shall shine like stars forever.”

• 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 – “You are our hope, our joy, and crown of boasting.”

• Proverbs 11:30 – “He who wins souls is wise.”

5. Love as the Motivation

• John 21:15-17 – “Do you love me? … Feed My sheep.”

• 2 Corinthians 5:14 – “Christ’s love compels us.”

• John 14:15 – “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”

Practical Application

• Pair up with a “witness partner” to encourage and pray.

• Record testimonies and answered prayers from evangelistic conversations.

• Commit to continual outreach — one conversation at a time.

Discussion Questions

1. How does knowing about eternal rewards affect your commitment?

2. In what ways can you rely more on the Holy Spirit in witnessing?

3. How does love for Jesus translate into sharing the gospel?

Reflection & Prayer Page

1. What impressed me most in this training?
2. Who are three people I will pray for and seek to reach this next month?
3. Prayer:

Lord, give me Your burden for the lost.
Fill me with boldness, wisdom, and compassion.
Use my words by Your Spirit to lead people into life in Christ.
Amen.