SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
(Matthew 28:19-20) (19) “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and the Holy Ghost:” (20) “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Amen.
(Proverbs 11:30) “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.”
(Daniel 12:3) And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
(Acts 1:8) “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
PREFACE SUMMARY
The concept of evangelism in motion is simple yet powerful. It refers to the influence of our behaviors and words on others, inspiring them to find their passion and purpose. By treating others with kindness and spreading messages of hope, love, and redemption, we can create a ripple effect that transcends time and space. Let us embrace this power and share our transformative message of the gospel with everyone we encounter, one person at a time, and thus change the world.
This message come about when I was invited as a guest speaker in the Recognition and Appreciation of Evangelists and Missionaries at the Aristocrat Restaurant, Roxas Boulevard, Malate, Manila with Manila Body of Christ Council of Elders in Partnership with the Association of Evangelists Global Network Philippines, Inc.
Dear readers, I have been tasked with preparing a twenty to thirty-minute message for pastors and evangelists worldwide on "The Power of Evangelism." During prayer, the Lord showed me a vision of a yellow number 2 pencil like the ones commonly used in schools.
In this message, we will discover that the qualities of life found in a pencil! From its humble beginnings as a simple writing tool, the pencil has become a symbol of creativity, innovation, and communication. With its ability to create intricate lines and shading, a pencil can bring ideas to life and capture the essence of the world around us.
I instantly understood the message He was showing me. It provides a detailed illustration of how to present the Gospel, the most significant news on earth, to a troubled and confused world searching for answers and a reason to live. We have those answers, but do we truly believe in what we are presenting enough to stand on it, even if it costs us our lives?
Jesus gave his followers a final command, "The Great Commission," about sharing the good news of forgiveness, grace, and salvation. The purpose of this command was to offer hope and uplift those who do not have a savior, guiding them toward the path of light, Jesus Christ.
Evangelism aims to spread the message of Jesus Christ and his teachings to people who may not have heard it before. Jesus' followers hope to help others find salvation and eternal life, which can be a life-changing experience.
The Lord's message emphasizes the importance of understanding the actual value and characteristics of what one is presenting before confidently doing so. To illustrate this point, I had my wife issue one hundred number 2 yellow pencils to most of the event's pastors and evangelists sitting at their assigned tables.
In the message, I share my journey of battling severe mental health issues for seven years. During this challenging period, I experienced divine interventions in the form of human angels, which played a significant role in my recovery. As a result, I regained my sanity and pursued a ministry that has positively impacted people from different parts of the world.
After finding my way back to a loving God, I made the decision to dedicate myself to a life-changing ministry that aimed to win over the lost at any cost. I knew firsthand the transformative power of his presentation and aimed to prepare others to become agents of change.
"SIX REASONS WHY EVANGELISM IS IMPORTANT."
1. Obey the Great Commission
(Matthew 16:15) instructs devoted followers of Christ concerning sharing the gospel message and its teachings with fervent prayer to win over non-believers. Once they are converted, they should be baptized in water as a visible symbol of the transformation that has taken place in their lives.
The Great Commission is an essential commandment that we should all obey. As followers of Christ, we have been called to share the good news of salvation with all people. This is our duty and privilege, and we must take it seriously. Let us take up this challenge with enthusiasm and passion, knowing that our efforts will make a difference in the lives of others. May the power of evangelism capture our hearts and minds to obey the Great Commission and become a part of something significant and life-changing for ourselves and others.
2. The Power of Evangelism is Sharing Our Faith
Evangelization is not just about converting people to Christianity. It is about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in a way that can change their lives for the better. This involves helping people experience healing, forgiveness, and the joy of a personal relationship with Christ. It also means supporting them in their faith journey so that they can become the best version of themselves.
Christians must share our faith, pray for guidance and wisdom, and ask the Holy Spirit to give us the right words. This can be challenging, but it allows us to give others a chance to know Jesus Christ and embrace the hope of eternal life. It also helps to strengthen the body of Christ.
There are many ways to share our faith with others. We can share our testimony of how Jesus has transformed our lives. We can invite them to a church or Bible study, but the best thing is to set a good example through our actions and words, trusting that God will use us to reach others for His glory and their salvation.
It is important to remember that we cannot control whether someone accepts and follows Jesus Christ. We are responsible for sharing the Gospel message through our lives and trusting that the Holy Spirit will work in that person's heart.
3. The Need to Strengthen Others
When someone speaks from the heart with the anointing of God, they can inspire other evangelists and encourage them to share the word of the Lord with non-believers. It's important to remember that preaching with head knowledge will only reach the head of the listener, but preaching with a message seasoned with prayer and warmed by the Holy Spirit will reach the listener's heart. This can help others see how the Gospel has the power to transform people's lives.
Do you feel like you must help others awaken to their true potential? If so, you're not alone. Many of us deeply desire to empower others and inspire them to be their best selves. This need to awaken others is a noble and worthwhile pursuit, as it can profoundly impact the world around us. So, keep spreading your light and lifting others. Together, we can create a better tomorrow.
4. The Need to Awaken Others
The Gospel has the power to transform society. As it changes individuals, it can lead to significant improvements in the community. This results in a society with less wrongdoing and more positivity, where justice reigns and everyone strives to live a better, more fulfilled life.
Do you feel you must help others awaken to their true potential? If so, you're not alone. Many of us deeply desire to empower others and inspire them to be their best selves.This need to awaken others is a noble and worthwhile pursuit, as it can profoundly impact the world around us. So, keep spreading your light and lifting others. Together, we can create a better tomorrow.
5. Demonstrate the Love of God
Evangelism is the act of sharing the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ with others. It is a way to demonstrate God's love and compassion for humanity. Evangelists reach out to people to offer help and support, and to share the message of hope and salvation through the Lord Jesus. They do this by sharing the good news of Christ's life, death, and resurrection, and the promise of eternal life for all who believe in Him.
Evangelism is not just about spreading the word of God; it is also about demonstrating His love to people.
Evangelists show compassion and care for others, just as Jesus did during His time on earth. They help those who are in need, and they share the message of salvation to those who are lost or in despair. By doing so, they demonstrate God's love and encourage others to draw closer to Him.
Evangelism is an important part of the Christian faith, as it provides a way for believers to share the good news of salvation with others. It also allows them to demonstrate God's love and compassion to those who may be hurting or in need. Through evangelism, people can come to know Christ and experience the hope and promise of eternal life.
6. Prepare for Christ’s Soon Return
Take advantage of the incredible opportunity to welcome the return of Christ. Start preparing yourself now and ensure you are ready for his second coming. Evangelism is crucial in shaping events leading up to the return of our Lord, and every action an evangelist takes is a step toward building the kingdom of God.
What made the difference between Peter cowering in fear before a servant girl when he denied our Lord and the same Peter later boldly standing up to the top authorities in the land? The answer is the Holy Spirit.
The power needed for Evangelism is the Holy Spirit, and we must be filled and empowered by the Holy Spirit as we witness. The preaching of the Gospel will manifest the power of God, and souls will be saved.
"SELL ME THIS PENCIL"
Dear readers, don't underestimate the humble yellow number #2 pencil we often see in schools. This simple tool, made by enclosing graphite between two wooden pieces, can leave a mark on paper. With the addition of an eraser at one end, we can quickly correct our mistakes and start anew.
Interestingly, during a shortage of graphite, pencil manufacturers discovered that they could mix clay with graphite and bake it in gigantic ovens to continue making pencils. Do you remember seeing advertisements or maybe in a movie where someone starting to make a mark with a pencil would often wet the end of the leaded graphite to make their mark?
In this message, we will discover that the qualities of life found in a pencil! From its humble beginnings as a simple writing tool, the pencil has become a symbol of creativity, innovation, and communication. With its ability to create intricate lines and shading, a pencil can bring ideas to life and capture the essence of the world around us.
Beloved, did you know that graphite, used in pencils, can be transformed into a diamond when subjected to high pressure and temperature? It's also worth noting that graphite's chemical bonds are more robust than diamond ones. So, the next time you pick up a pencil to jot down a note, remember how this seemingly simple tool is capable of much more than meets the eye.
Did you know that something as simple as a yellow number 2 pencil can sometimes mean the difference between life and death? As a 43-year over-the-road truck driver, I always kept a pack of number 2 lead pencils and high-quality jumper cables.
The Midwest continental United States experiences harsh weather conditions with strong winds and heavy snowfalls, and there have been too many untimely deaths due to families being in snow storms and, because of not preparing for the worst, freezing to death.
The temperatures can drop to as low as unfavorable 50 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, approximately negative 30 degrees Celsius.
In such extreme weather, running the big diesel engine in my truck at full throttle does not produce enough heat to stay warm. It's hard to imagine what it would be like to be stranded in the snow on a mountaintop with your family in a passenger car, but there is some hope.
The graphite used to make a pencil is an excellent electricity conductor. If you remove the wooden part of the pencil and attach one end of your jumper cables to each side of the graphite, you can connect the jumper cables to the positive and negative ends of your battery.
This will cause the graphite to become red hot and emit heat like a heater. Therefore, even if it is snowing heavily or fallen trees and other debris around your vehicle, the glowing red-hot graphite will warm and dry the surrounding area, providing enough heat to start a fire and keep you and your family warm and safe.
Do you ever wonder how the power of evangelism works? Let me tell you that it all comes down to the value we see in something. For example, imagine I asked you to sell me your number 2 lead pencil.
You might have initially thought that the pencil was not worth much. However, once you learn about its background and qualities, such as its ability to save lives, you can see its value and sell it confidently. This understanding gives meaning that there is strength in people working together in unity and harmony to improve the lives of others.
Let us pray that the Lord of the harvest would send laborers into his harvest so that we may witness the power of evangelism in action through chosen vessels who have been through the fires of life. They can see and communicate the value of something that is life-changing both physically and spiritually. This will not only better their life and walk with God but also enrich the lives of others."
"THE QUALITIES OF LIFE FOUND IN A PENCIL"
1. Like a pencil, I have a built-in eraser. I can correct my mistakes. I can't change the past but can make it right again. And if I can't erase history (after all, what’s done is done), I can at least erase a great deal of guilt and anger with forgiveness.
2. Like a pencil, I do better if I’m sharpened occasionally. My mind and skills grow dull without occasional honing. Even my spirit and attitude need refining to be at my best. And there is something else, too.
I find that life's difficulties wear away at me, and they can either grind me down or shape me into a more capable and creative person. The sharpening I get from living through tough times is often painful, but I know it can make me a better person.
3. Pencils work best in a skilled hand. And like a pencil, I can do some pretty terrific things with some guidance. Other people bring out the best in me, and with the help of others, I can do far more than I ever can alone.
4. Like a pencil, I should leave my mark whenever possible. Too often, I underestimate my influence on another. I have daily opportunities to leave something good behind.
That is what it means to leave my mark. It may be in small ways, in the lives of people I love, touched or nurtured, or even in incidental conversations with strangers. But I have a mark to leave and should use every opportunity to leave something good behind.
5. Like a pencil, it is what is on the inside that matters. A pencil without lead is useless. And a yellow pencil will not do when a black or red pencil is called for. What is on the inside is all-important.
My outer appearance matters less than I probably think, while it’s the stuff on the inside that folks notice about me. Whether it is understanding or intolerance, love or bitterness, peace or unrest, kindness or self-centeredness, hope or despair, courage or fear, what is on the inside matters most.
6. A pencil works best on paper or canvas. It will never leave its mark on water and wear itself against a mirror. I do best knowing my strengths and limitations. I can’t do everything well, and that is okay. There is still plenty of good to be done by doing what I do best.
7. Finally, like a pencil, the most significant part of my purpose in this life can be summed up in three words: “To be useful.
The bottom line is that when I’m too broken to hold it all together, when everything is ground away or worn down, when I no longer have anything to contribute, I know my life is coming to an end.
Dear reader, the man stated that until then, my job is to be helpful and valuable. Steve Goodier
"HOW I LEARNED THE VALUE OF THE GOSPEL'
Beloved, after suffering rejection through most of my childhood, I came to a place where I thought I could run from my troubles and myself. My parents were trying to make up their minds about having me committed to an asylum, and sadly, I was back on drugs.
I took off trucking and ran the wheels off my truck, averaging over six thousand miles per week, but my troubles and troubled past seemed to haunt me through my windshield, and out of nowhere, I started having thoughts of suicide, for I ran out of reasons to live.
I was a young, backslidden preacher who was overworked and stressed to the limit... This caused me to suffer a partial nervous breakdown, which lasted more than seven years.
It was in the early 80s that I left home and secured a job running coast to coast, as I thought I could run from my troubles and myself.
My parents were trying to make up their minds about having me committed to an asylum for treatment, but I was not going to stick around and wait.
It was time for me to go, and soon I was back on drugs and going back toward the world, buying new clothes, which looked like something out of a young gun’s movie, and hit the western trail.
I didn’t make contact with my family for over a year and ran the wheels off my truck, averaging over six thousand miles per week, running coast to coast.
Sometime during this era, I decided I did not have the desire to live and tried on three different occasions to end my life, which was not hard to do as I had guns all over my truck, for I had earlier worked with the Sherriff’s Department in my home county.
Dear readers, after enduring a severe nervous breakdown that lasted over seven years, I had angelic encounters that helped guide me out of that nightmare and back into my right mind. In 1994, I returned to fellowship with the Lord.
The following year, I accepted God's call back into ministry and became a recognized chaplain with the Association of Christian Truckers. During some of their gatherings called jamborees, I had the privilege of ministering at the Road Angel Truckers Center located off Exit 68 on Interstate 70 in Brownstown, Illinois.
During my experience in the desert, I gained a deeper understanding of the importance of having a close relationship with God. During this time, I discovered the God of grace, who had planned my life from the beginning, loved me unconditionally, and was not waiting for me to fail. Instead, He became my cheerleader, encouraging me to trust Him and complete what He had started within me.
As an individual, I had an experience that brought me back to God's ministry with a newfound zeal and a clearer understanding of its value. The experience prepared me to become an international evangelist and understand evangelism's power. It can reach out to lost humanity with the love of Jesus and cause them to see their need for a savior.
During this experience, I discovered the value of gospel tracts and how they can be used to spread the message of Jesus in various places. I purchased tracts such as the Chick tracts and placed them where people could easily find them. I would place them under candy bars, chewing gum, inside coolers, vending machines, and restrooms, and even leave them with a nice tip for the waitress when I ate in a restaurant.
Through these actions, I could picture a lonely trucker slipping to the rack where they kept them, opening the book thinking he would get some fulfillment only to discover that his grandmother's prayers had found him. The bottom line is that when I made it back into God's ministry, I came back not only with a better understanding of my worth but also of the one I would be representing to a lost and dying world that was dying without hope.
Nothing was going to stop me now, for like the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, I had been to the mountain and gotten a glimpse of the promised land. When I returned to ministry, three total acres of heaven fell in my soul, filling me with His Spirit, which is the power of evangelism with the gospel of the kingdom in motion.
"IT IS NOT WHAT YOU KNOW, BUT WHO YOU KNOW"
There was an elderly lady who was a devoted member of her church. She loved listening to people share their testimonies of God's saving and transforming them. She was especially moved by the stories of those who, after being lost in addiction or homelessness, were now redeemed by Jesus.
Inspired by their stories, the lady felt called to learn more about evangelism. She enrolled in a class at her church and successfully passed it. Her pastor and church leaders were proud of her and assigned her to visit a young couple who had recently moved into the neighborhood.
The lady had studied the Roman Road scripture, a collection of verses from the Book of Romans relating to salvation. She was eager to share her newfound knowledge with a couple who welcomed her into their home and offered her refreshments. However, when she tried to explain what she had learned, she became emotional and couldn't recall the verses. She started shaking and crying and prayed for help.
The elderly lady's profound devotion to God profoundly impacted a young couple. As they sat beside her, they couldn't help but feel sorry for her and began crying. Eventually, they joined her in prayer and felt the presence of God around them.
As a result, the couple surrendered their lives to Jesus, and the elderly lady became an influential evangelist, leading many people to Christ through her love and complete surrender to God.
Beloved, the woman did not rely on a formula or a script to share the gospel, but placed all her trust in God allowing the Holy Spirit to work through her and touch the lives of others, which is a demonstration of not only the love of Jesus living in her heart, but the power of evangelism in motion.
Beloved, networking together in unity and harmony is critical to our success as the body of Christ, and while knowledge is necessary, who you know can make all the difference, and take some time to build strong relationships with those around you, and you'll find that opportunities and success will follow.
Dear readers, my Apostle Don Stewart once called me and said, "Jerry boy, "people do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care."
Beloved, I say, 'It's not what you know, it's who you know" and if you have a right standing relationship with God, he will make you a winner, for the Holy Spirit’s presence can and will make a difference not only in your life, but in the lives of others.
"THE ROMAN ROAD TO SALVATION"
Dear readers, discover the path towards salvation with "The Roman Road to Salvation." This phrase has been used for centuries by devout Christians to describe a series of steps that lead to eternal life. Take the first step today and learn more about this time-tested road to redemption.
1. (Romans 3: 10) “As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one.
2. (Romans 3:23) “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God."
3. (Romans 6:23) “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
4. (Romans 5:8) “But God demonstrates his love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
5. (Romans 5:1-2) (1) “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ;” (2) By whom also we have access by faith into this grace in wherein we now stand and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.”
6. (Romans 10:9) (9) “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”
(Romans 10:10) (10) “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.”
7. (Romans 1:16) “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
MY CONCLUSION
Dear readers, the effectiveness of evangelism lies in its ability to reach out to a world that is hurting and confused in search of answers and a reason to live. As believers, we have the Holy Spirit and can minister in God's power.
Throughout the Bible, we see various stories that depict the transforming power of God, therefore let us redeem the time for the days are evil as we Pray for the return of God's miracle-working power in the Church.
Beloved, do you not know that the ministry of Christ and His apostles was only successful because God consistently confirmed His word with signs and wonders, and did you not know that the early Christian era was characterized by an abundance of miraculous events, so much so that the historical record of that period is what we are studying today in the book of Acts known as the Acts of the Apostles which I love to call Luke twenty five, because Luke wrote the book of Acts and where Luke twenty four leaves off, the first chapter of Acts picks up.
Many church leaders today and attendees from different denominations preach various versions of Christ that contradict with each other regarding doctrine and the way they practice their religion.
They often resist the essential need for power evangelism and discipleship for multiple reasons, including mistakenly presuming, with good intentions, that they and others are saved without having faith, which is often warned against in the Holy Scriptures.
Beloved, discovering the true worth of the gospel was a life-changing experience for me, and through it, I found a sense of purpose and hope that I had been searching for, that caused me to get my eyes off of man and what they may think of me which is only a reputation someone might have labeled on me, but God knows my true character and he is the one that called me into his ministry and not man.
For those of us who feel a calling in our lives, it's essential to understand that the highs and lows we experience are preparing us for God's purpose. "The Gospel in Motion" goes beyond being just a phrase. It's a powerful message inspires us to take action and make a positive difference in the world. By embracing the Gospel's teachings of love, compassion, and forgiveness, we can work towards creating a better future for ourselves and those around us. Let's keep the Gospel in motion and continue to spread its message of hope and healing to all.
We have a collection of free books available for download on our website. One of the books we highly recommend is "18 Wheels and Jesus". The novel tells the story of a truck driver who faces numerous challenges while on the road. Despite these hardships, he remains focused on God and realizes that even though the world may reject him, he is unconditionally loved by his Heavenly Father.
This message preached in a live service im Manila, Philippines can be viewed by going to our YouTube Channel: Jerry & TinTin Hulse
The events in his life were orchestrated by God, propelling his ministry to reach people who may have been difficult to reach otherwise. We encourage you to check it out and download the PDF manuscript from our website.
Beloved, there is also a green book there published by "Free Truckers Stories Book by Step by Step Ministries & my story in the book is the 2cd one titled, "Coast to Coast." "These books can be found on our website: "www.witheredhand.org"
International Evangelist
Jerry W. Hulse, Ph.D.
Miracle Life Church International
