Keltys Worship Service, September 20, 2026

Pastor Chris Taylor

Series Title: Why We Gather

Text: 1 Peter 3:15

Title: We Gather To Share the Gospel

Big Idea: The church’s evangelism flows out of the gospel, is because of the gospel, and is for the spread of the gospel.

1. The _____________ for Evangelism

See Matthew 6:9; 28:18-20; 1 Cor. 9:16

2. The ___________ of Evangelism

“But when our hope is inexplicable, whet it doesn’t make sense, that’s when people open their ears to hear what we have to say.” — Elliot Clark

3. The ____________ of Evangelism

4. The ________ of Evangelism

Discussion Questions

According to our passage, what should motivate the church’s evangelism?
What is the evidence that a believer is more in awe of Jesus than the things of this world? Is that true in your own life?
What does your current involvement with evangelism say about your view of Jesus’ Lordship?
What is meant by the groundwork of evangelism? How does our evangelism relate to what we talked about last week in 1 John 4:12? According to our passage, what is it about the church that should make the world curious?
How is the gospel a message of hope?
What does it mean to defend the gospel? How can you prepare yourself and others to defend the gospel?
Why should our evangelism be characterized by gentleness and respect? What might this look like?
How does today’s passage challenge you to pray for yourself and the church?