HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 30 JULY 2023
TOPIC: SOUL-WINNING AND DISCIPLESHIP
HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1. I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
2. I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
3. I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
4. I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family
5. Come, join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family.
OPENING PRAYER: Father, inspire me to contribute to Your Kingdom’s goals.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask members about the key points gained during the lesson ‘Divine Choices’.
MEMORY VERSE: The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30
BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 28:18-20, Matt 9:37-38
Matthew 28:18-20
[18]And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
[19]Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
[20]Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Matthew 9:37-38
[37]Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;
[38]Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Soul winning is the act of preaching to people with the aim that they are converted into the kingdom of God. Discipleship is the strategic process of training and building people up firmly in God’s word after they have been converted into the kingdom of God.
You are a child of God today because someone preached to you, prayed for you and to the glory of God today you are in the family of God. Therefore, it’s now your turn to bring someone into the kingdom of God. In Matthew 28:18-20 – the great Commission.
LESSON AIM: To let members understand that soul winning is a divine mandate for all believers.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, members should:
– Understand that soul winning and discipleship is very important.
– Have understanding of different aspects on Christian discipleship.
TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 28:18-20, Matt 9:37-38.
• All power is given to Christ Jesus both in heaven and on earth.
– All believers are called to the work of soul winning.
– Harvest is ripe for souls to be brought to knowledge of salvation.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE
POINTS TO CONSIDER
1. Disciples are the only one fit for the work of soul winning (Matt 28:16-20). Jesus Christ had other followers, but during the great commission He was talking to His Disciples not all other followers.
2. Soul winning is more in what you do than in what you say. Jesus Christ lived all the commandments He has given us to obey. It’s His life and we see Him as an example this is why we are following Him. Even as you preach to the dying world, your life must match what you are saying. I’d rather say be a Jesus to the sinners out there. Our life as children of God is also a way of soul winning.
3. When you go out for witnessing, preach Jesus (the gospel) alone and not a denomination. Preach about the salvation of God. Mark 16:15
4. Don’t get into arguments when witnessing. It’s not right as a child of God to get involved into a debate. 2 Tim. 2:16
5. Let the Holy Spirit work in them. When you witness, Commit their hearts into the hands of God and keep on praying for them. Matthew 21:22
ACTIVITY: Get one soul to God’s kingdom this week.
SUMMARY: He that wins soul is wise (Prov 11:30). Let us bring joy into the kingdom of God (Luke 15:7).
CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ commanded us to make disciples of all nations. The work of soul winning therefore is not just for only a group of people, but for all the children of God. We bring great joy to heaven when we win a soul for Christ.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, build me up to be a disciple fit for soul winning.
2. Increase my desire for soul winning Lord Jesus.
3. Help me to be patient with those I witness to in the name of Jesus Christ.
4. Father, let every member of RCCG become an ardent soul winner.
5. Father, help Daddy and Mummy G.0. to continue winning souls for You.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Evangelize to someone today.
TUESDAY: Do not be weary in soul-winning.
WEDNESDAY: The center can plan for hospital or prison evangelism.
THURSDAY: Do not only evangelize, please endeavor to disciple at least someone through the help of God.
FRIDAY: As you make heaven rejoice over souls, surely you will receive your reward.
SATURDAY: Your center should plan for neighborhood evangelism.
SUNDAY: Your center should plan for visitation as follow up.
