Here are some of the truths we can learn from Philip the
evangelist.
1. The work of an evangelist is to preach
Jesus! “Then Philip went down to the
city of Samaria and preached Christ to them” (Acts 8:5). We also preach about Jesus everywhere we go.
Can you imagine never hearing the name of Jesus before in your life? We preach
about the miracles of Jesus, about how He died on the cross for our sins, and
how He rose from the dead. We tell people they can meet Jesus for themselves.
Our message is JESUS!
2.
The preaching of God’s word is followed by multitudes and miracles! “And the multitudes with one accord
heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he
did. For unclean spirits, crying with a
loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed
and lame were healed” (Acts 8:6-7). We have seen amazing
miracles in our services. The blind see, the lame walk, the deaf hear, and
demons are cast out. When YOU help us make miracles happen for others, God will
make miracles happen for YOU!
3.
Great joy follows the evangelist. “And
there was great joy in that city” (Acts 8:8). If you could join
us for one of our festivals, you would see people dancing and smiling, and
jumping up and down. There truly is great joy when Jesus is revealed. Check out
videos of our festivals on www.kingministries.com to see the joy.
4. Evangelists must
go where God sends them.
“Now
an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, ‘Arise and go toward the south
along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is desert”
(Acts 8:26). God often sends evangelists to spiritual deserts. This is why we
focus on hard-to-reach places of the world. God sends us to preach where no one
else will go.
5.
When evangelists obey, doors are opened to share the Gospel. “So
he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under
Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and
had come to Jerusalem to worship, was returning. And sitting in his chariot, he
was reading Isaiah the prophet. Then the Spirit said to Philip, “Go
near and overtake this chariot.” (Acts 8:27-29). Philip the
evangelist shared Jesus with this influential Ethiopian, and now we are called
to minister to the people of Ethiopia. We
leave for Ethiopia for another Soul Winning Festival in just a few days.
Any financial gift you give this month will help us GO!
6.
Evangelists are desperately needed. “So
Philip ran to him, and heard him reading the prophet Isaiah, and said, “Do you
understand what you are reading?” And he said, “How can I, unless someone
guides me?”
(Acts 8:30-31). The need is URGENT. If we do not go, then WHO will tell them
about Jesus? How can they understand unless someone explains? How can we go
unless YOU help us?
7.
When Jesus is preached, people get saved! “Then
Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to
him. Now as they went down the road, they
came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me
from being baptized?” Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart,
you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son
of God.” (Acts 8:35-37).
Our delight is to see people get saved! Our goal is lead 1,000,000 people to
Jesus every year. YOU are such an important part of helping us make this dream
come true.
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