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Back to Church Month: 18 Days of Evangelism

Elder David Jones •
July 19, 2026

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Back to Church Month: 18 Days of Evangelism

"Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." MARK 16:15

The idea of evangelism has always been terrifying to me. Going up to someone and interrupting their day to tell them about Jesus, no matter how real and good I know him to be, has never been comfortable for me. But you can't read Scripture and escape God's command to share the gospel. You can't read through the New Testament and discount the reality that the disciples gave themselves entirely—to the point of death—that the world might come to know Jesus.

Verses like Mark 16:15-16 couldn't be clearer. Jesus commands us, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Evangelism is meant to be a part of our normal lives. It's not just for the few. It's not just for pastors or the intensely extroverted. It's for you and me.

"Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Mark 16:15-16

"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10

"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20

In Jesus' conclusion of the Great Commission, he tells his disciples, "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Our power for evangelism is that God is with us. He doesn't send us out alone. His love, power, and presence are fully available to us when we seek to share the gospel with others.

When you tell others about Jesus, don't speak of him as if he's not with you. Don't pray as if he doesn't move and work miracles. Instead, share the reality of God's nearness with a world that needs to be touched by a revelation of his love. May you be empowered to share the gospel with someone today so that they might come to know the power and presence of God.

Prayer Starter: Lord Jesus, help me to meditate on God's call for me to engage in evangelism. Help me to meditate on these scriptures so I can be filled with Your Spirit. Help me to overcome all my fears. I humble myself before You. Help me love the unsaved. I thank You, Lord. I rejoice in You for Your strength. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen.

Devotional readings from Joyce Meyer: "Promises for Your Everyday Life" Combined with Devotional readings from Rick Warren's Daily Devotional


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Weekly Devotional – Sept. 1, 2026 Faith Temple Church Daily Devotions Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Back to Church Month: 18 Days of Evangelism "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation." MARK 16:15 The idea of evangelism has always been terrifying to me. Going up to someone and interrupting their day to tell them about Jesus, no matter how real and good I know him to be, has never been comfortable for me. But you can't read Scripture and escape God's command to share the gospel. You can't read through the New Testament and discount the reality that the disciples gave themselves entirely—to the point of death—that the world might come to know Jesus. Verses like Mark 16:15-16 couldn't be clearer. Jesus commands us, "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Evangelism is meant to be a part of our normal lives. It's not just for the few. It's not just for pastors or the intensely extroverted. It's for you and me. "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned." Mark 16:15-16 "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10 "Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5:20 In Jesus' conclusion of the Great Commission, he tells his disciples, "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (Matthew 28:20). Our power for evangelism is that God is with us. He doesn't send us out alone. His love, power, and presence are fully available to us when we seek to share the gospel with others. When you tell others about Jesus, don't speak of him as if he's not with you. Don't pray as if he doesn't move and work miracles. Instead, share the reality of God's nearness with a world that needs to be touched by a revelation of his love. May you be empowered to share the gospel with someone today so that they might come to know the power and presence of God. Prayer Starter: Lord Jesus, help me to meditate on God's call for me to engage in evangelism. Help me to meditate on these scriptures so I can be filled with Your Spirit. Help me to overcome all my fears. I humble myself before You. Help me love the unsaved. I thank You, Lord. I rejoice in You for Your strength. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen. Devotional readings from Joyce Meyer: "Promises for Your Everyday Life" Combined with Devotional readings from Rick Warren's Daily Devotional Our Prayer Group meets at 5:00 AM on Monday and Thursday via phone. We meet every Wednesday for noonday prayer via online on Zoho. All are welcome.Share Your Prayer Request

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