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Welcome to the GCS Podcast: Igniting Your Evangelism Mastery! Are you prepared to kindle the flames of your passion for sharing the Gospel and effecting transformative change in people's lives? Your journey begins here. Allow us to introduce you to the GCS Podcast, where we embark on an exploration of the intricate art of evangelism. Here, we will navigate the intricate web of principles, practices, and processes that will empower you to become a formidable transformational evangelist. Our g ...
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In an age where almost anything goes, how can we equip and empower Christians to believe and live the Christian faith, and how can we equip and empower the church to evangelise? In the book of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon describes our ignorance of the works of God and of the future. In particular, how we do not know which seeds will germinate and pr…
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For many Christians returning from mission trips, it can feel hard to settle back into normal life. We’re bursting with stories of redemption and renewal. We’ve witnessed the faith of the persecuted and the joy of the poor. We’re resolved to live generously after encountering sprawling slums and rundown orphan homes. Yet, no matter what we’ve exper…
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Most Christians agree that when Jesus told his followers to go and make disciples of all nations, he gave the church its mission until the end of the age. It is much harder, however, to gain consensus on how the church is to fulfil that mission today. The Great Commission is one of the most significant passages in the Bible – and yet somewhere alon…
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When most of us think of the “Great Commission,” we start with the word “go.” The gist of Christ’s command is that we are to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations, baptising and teaching, right? But Matthew’s version of the Commissioning scene doesn’t start with “go.” The commission itself is sandwiched between two statements rela…
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The Christian walk is a relationship with God, so what does it mean when we don’t feel our faith? Does it mean God is distant or that perhaps He doesn’t care? Does it mean Christianity is false? The emotional connection in the Christian walk is an important one. So, what does it mean when the emotions are not there? There are times when every Chris…
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One of the most frustrating and discouraging aspects of the Christian life is struggling with sin. While it’s true that we have been filled with the Holy Spirit and sin’s ultimate control over us has been broken, we still often find ourselves doing things we hate, saying things that we know are wrong, and feeling attracted to things that we know ar…
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One of the most alarming trends in today’s society is the death of the concept of sin. As the morals in our culture deteriorate how can Christians respond? Many people understand the feeling of guilt but until they understand sin, they will not be ready for a saviour. Sin is the greatest problem facing the world, but how can we define what sin is t…
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The second coming is one of the most momentous events that will ever happen, where Jesus Christ will come again to the earth personally, visibly, and bodily – to judge the living and the dead, and to complete His redemptive mission. For Christians this is a blessed hope for which we should constantly watch and pray. But how should this critical eve…
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How do people tend to explore faith, and what lessons can we learn from their spiritual journeys that might help us as we work to fulfil the Great Commission? Is it possible to identify specific thresholds that people encounter on their journey to knowing God personally? How do people move from a place of distrust to trust, or from feeling complace…
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When people hear the word ‘evangelism’ they often think of either a large-scale evangelistic event or cold calling at the door. But, do these evangelism methods make some Christians uncomfortable sharing their faith? Are there more fruitful methods of reaching people in our own networks? Over the years, the term "evangelism" has grown to have some …
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Most Christians seem to find Evangelism a very hard thing to do. Even the people who seem to excel and have the gift of evangelism readily confess their weakness. So, why is it so universally difficult? Differing world views can be substantial and reaching across them is not an easy task. But do you ever wonder if reaching across those barriers is …
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How do we explain the gospel to children in a way they can understand? How do we explain their need for a Saviour without watering down the details? How can we hold their attention long enough to explain what the Bible is all about? How can we be accurate yet sensitive to the fact that they need simpler explanations? Today’s presentation is broken …
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The world has 195 countries with thousands of ethnic sub-groups, that bring both challenges and opportunities for evangelism. What key questions should we be asking when considering cross-cultural evangelism? In the past it was only Christian missionaries going overseas to preach the gospel who had to understand cross-cultural evangelism, but today…
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Jesus Christ continues to be the most significant figure in history. We know how he is viewed today, but how was he viewed in his culture. His words and his methods were unlike any others, both then and now. What was it that made him so different? How did he challenge the views and the values around him? As Jesus taught the tax collectors and sinne…
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A vast majority of churches go for years without seeing even one person coming to Christ in faith. By almost any metric, churches across the world are much less evangelistic today than they were in the recent past. Do you ever feel the church has let the world down? The apostle Peter told believers to always have a ready answer for the hope that we…
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Today, there are many who would identify themselves as Christians, yet the Christian life for so many is rooted in convenience rather than Biblical convictions. Convictions are an expression of faith, and Christians often talk about a sense of conviction that grows when God’s word does its work. But what does it mean to be “convicted” of something?…
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In an age where almost anything goes, without careful attention churches can easily drift from their founding mission. How can we prevent this from happening, and how can we equip and empower the church to evangelise? Jesus was clear that our job as Christians is to proclaim the Gospel and disciple those who are saved, and yet so many churches fail…
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For the first time in our lives, churches around the world will be celebrating Easter this weekend by not gathering together. It’s a tragic picture of these sad and scary days. Yet it’s similar in several ways to what happened on the very first Easter. The scientific community is racing to find a COVID-19 vaccine to give a vague promise to humanity…
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In many places the Bible describes the fate of the unsaved in terrible, fearful terms. Yet, when we speak to others about what it means to be a Christian, our tendency is to shy away from mentioning what the Gospel compels us to accept as truth. Laws protect our general safety and ensure our rights as citizens against abuses. While some laws might …
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As Christians, we know we should share our faith with others and communicating our faith in Christ should be the most natural thing in the world. However, many people feel very intimidated at the thought of sharing the Gospel with a stranger. What has caused this dilemma, and how do we overcome it? Sometimes we forget that Jesus said, “The harvest …
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What does your life with Christ look like? Does it mirror Him, or do you feel there are changes that need to be made in order for that to happen? And if it doesn’t look like Christ, what is keeping you from being the person that God wants you to be? Every Christian is called by God to a specific purpose. But, what does it mean to be “called”? In a …
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If you think Christianity faces an uphill battle today, just look at the daunting task the early church faced. How did pain and persecution in the early days of Christianity help spread the Gospel, and how did the convictions of first century Christians conquer the world? A faithful witness is one who is credible on a particular subject because of …
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When you hear the word ‘WORSHIP’, what comes to your mind? What comes to your mind when you think of worshipping and glorifying God? In the Christian recording industry, the words ‘WORSHIP’ and ‘MUSIC’ have almost become synonymous. Even church terminology has changed over time to call the role of the Music Minister a Worship Leader or Worship Past…
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Barriers between differing world views can be substantial and reaching across them is not an easy task. But do you ever wonder if reaching across those barriers is even possible in today’s society? There are many reasons that Christians share for not being able to evangelise. ...'Saying the wrong thing' ...'Feeling scared' ...'Believing the person …
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We live in a world plagued by fear. People worrying about illness, income, employment and the future. The Coronavirus outbreak means that life is changing for all of us for a while, which will cause people to feel anxious, depressed or frustrated. Yet fears crept into our hearts long before we ever heard about COVID-19. Are you worried about the Co…
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Many people doubt the existence of God, and yet many more doubt the existence of the devil. This is the cunning way our enemy works, and that’s just the way he likes it for now. So, why is the devil so fanatically committed to hindering the spread of the Gospel? When you look at the lives of the early Christians, how does that make you feel? Have y…
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The need for evangelism and the environment of a post-modern culture raise interesting questions. How has the role of evangelism changed in the last decade? Is there still a need for evangelism, and how does one share the Gospel in a culture that is so divisive? God has called each of us to partner in His redemptive plan for the world. Some of the …
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The apostle Peter told believers to, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” But in these changing and very strange times that directive can be very difficult. How do we respond to a generation that is lost and appears to enjoy its quandary? How many times have you heard the Gos…
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Do you have friends or family members that are not Christians? How can you share the Gospel with them in a way that doesn’t push them away, but allows you to have natural conversations about the Christian faith? God calls every believer to live a life of radical faith, but what does that really mean? Do you ever feel that your lifestyle and the way…
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It’s been reported that one of India’s great leaders, Mahatma Gandhi once said, “I don't reject your Christ. It is just that so many of you Christians are so unlike your Christ.” A lot of people who go to church resemble Christians, but many appear to lack real authenticity, with no living, vital relationship with Jesus Christ. What causes some Chr…
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It only takes a look at the news to become overwhelmed by all the trials and suffering in the world today – but as Christians we have a hope that others do not. With that in mind, what can we do as a Christian community to reach out and share love and hope with others? Do you trust that if you share the Gospel your words will have an impact on a pe…
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Jesus Christ continues to be the most significant figure in history, with about one-third of the world’s total population reporting to be Christian. However, annual statistics show a rapid decline in the number of people attending churches. What stops churches from growing, and what is causing this rapid decline? Seemingly every other week there is…
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Matthew 28:18-20 is the most well-known biblical record of what is commonly referred to as the "Great Commission". But despite the significance of these and other Bible verses that call Christians to “go and make disciples of all nations,” a surprising proportion of churchgoing Christians in the world are generally unaware of these famous words fro…
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Our world is being violently shaken by the Coronavirus outbreak. As countries try to slow the outbreak by going on lockdown, scientists are working around the clock in the race to find a vaccine. It seems the battle has only just begun! With new information coming out every day about how the Coronavirus spreads, the severity of illness it causes, a…
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When did you last have a face to face conversation with someone, where you shared your Christian faith with them? Do you find it difficult to share the Gospel? We live in a culture where text messages and social media seem to drive our relationships, and in-person conversations are often a rarity - but it is often in these face to face conversation…
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How has the modern church lost its moorings? Has it intentionally severed itself from the Gospel? Can it be re-anchored, or is it doomed to suffer the same fate as the civilisations that have come and gone before us? In Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, he called the church the "Body of Christ", because it was to resemble Christ in the world …
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We live in a society that wants nothing to do with God, however once you do away with the existence of God, where do people turn to for answers? How can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear if nobody tells them? God spoke the world into being by the power of His words, and He now asks His followers to proclaim …
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On a mountain in Galilee, Jesus called on his followers to step out in faith and spread the Gospel to all nations. Jesus said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe al…
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Jesus said that his mission was to seek and save the lost – and what greater mandate could He leave His followers than to continue His legacy! What do you think it is that causes some Christians to be disinterested in this great commission? While there are many good things that a church can do in this world, God has assigned a specific missional pr…
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In a world full of distractions and information overload, trying to take in and respond to too much information can cause forgetfulness, fatigue, and difficulty with focus. If you were a soldier on the battlefield, would you walk outside your secured building alone, without any armour or backup? Would you skip your training and fitness sessions and…
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In our modern and industrial society is the concept of evangelism one that holds water, or is it dead in the water? The global church is engaged in so many important activities, but have you ever wondered what is the top priority of the church? We often give evangelism lip service in our churches, we talk about it often and even push people to be m…
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