Introduction
Many believers want to speak about Christ, yet feel stuck—shy, unprepared or unsure what to say. In this audio sermon from Truth For Life (28 October 1990), Alistair Begg continues a series on evangelism by tackling myths that stop us witnessing, and by showing that effective witness begins on our knees. He stresses that life and lip belong together, that God uses all kinds of personalities, and that Christ Himself is the soul-winner working through us. This is Part One; the detailed “what do you say?” material comes next.
Preacher: Alistair Begg — Bible teacher on Truth For Life and long-time pastor. Scottish-born expositor; used selectively on this site.
Embedded Video
Audio sermon — not a video. Listen at Truth For Life: How to Share Christ with Someone — Part One. A full transcript is available on that page.
Key Lessons
- Effective witnessing begins with prayer: we ask God for eyes to see opportunities and grace to take them.
- Life and lip belong together—like two wings of a plane. A godly life can open a door for clear words; a careless life can shut it.
- It does not take a special personality, and you need not be a walking Bible encyclopaedia.
- You are not personally responsible to speak to everyone; Christ wins people through us, as Begg emphasises from Leith Samuel.
Learn · Grow · Do
- Learn: Evangelism is Christ’s work through His people. We do not win people for Him so much as He wins them through us.
- Grow: Drop the fortress mentality that only mixes with Christians. Ask God for love for specific neighbours, colleagues and short-term contacts.
- Do: Tomorrow morning, pray by name for one long-term contact and ask for one open door. Then listen more than you speak.
Related Scripture
- Selected passages across the message (Truth For Life lists “selected Scriptures”)
- John 17:15; John 14:7–9; Exodus 3:11; Jeremiah 1:6 (appear in the official transcript)
- Romans 10:14–15 (supporting passage on the need for gospel messengers)
“How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!”” (Romans 10:14–15, NASB 1995)
