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You Plus one
​tu Mas Uno

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“Personal Evangelism” is when a believer connects with a person to obtain the final result of bringing that life to Jesus Christ.
“Evangelismo Personal” es cuando un creyente se conecta con una persona para obtener el resultado final de traer esa vida a Jesucristo.

​YOU + 1 - INTRODUCTION
TU + 1

[SERIES SCRIPTURE]
“…how can they call on Jesus to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Jesus if they have never heard about Him? AND HOW CAN THEY HEAR ABOUT JESUS UNLESS SOMEONE TELLS THEM?” - Romans‬ ‭10:14‬ ‭
“¿…cómo pueden ellos invocar a Jesús para que los salve si no creen en Él? ¿Y cómo pueden creer en Jesus si nunca han oído de Él? ¿Y CÓMO PUEDEN OÍR DE JESUS A MENOS QUE ALGUIEN SE LO DIGA?” - Romanos‬ ‭10:14‬ ‭
  • Each empty chair represents a life.
“…every seat is a life; a mom, a dad, a student, a single adult, a son or daughter...” - Pastor Bob Franquiz
“…cada asiento es una vida; una madre, un padre, un estudiante, un adulto, un hijo o una hija...” - Pastor Bob Franquiz
  • We think we’re done, or done enough, because we’ve done so much already? 
  • We’ve given, donated, & served — washed our hands - I’m done!
  • We are saved for a Purpose. 
  • We’re commanded to reach out & save the lost. 
  • And that divine command does not end until you and I, and our plus ones, have arrived to Heaven.
[CONCLUSION]
PERSONAL EVANGELISM GOES ON UNTIL WE GET TO HEAVEN 
EL EVANGELISMO PERSONAL CONTINUA HASTA QUE LLEGUEMOS AL CIELO

YOU + 1 / TU + 1
​“How can they hear about Jesus unless someone tells them?” - Romans‬ ‭10:14‬ ‭
“¿Y como pueden oír de Jesús a menos que alguien se lo diga?” - Romanos‬ ‭10:14‬
[PRESENTATION]
  • “Churchgoers are likely to invite friends and family to church…” - Barna Group
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“It was written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of His name to all the nations…forgiveness of sins for all who repent...’” - Luke‬ ‭24:47‬ ‭
“Se escribió que este mensaje se proclamaría con la autoridad de Su nombre a todas las naciones…perdón de pecados para todos los que se arrepientan”.” - Lucas‬ ‭24:47‬ 
“…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be My witnesses, telling people about Me everywhere—to the ends of the earth.”” - Acts‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭
“…recibirán poder cuando el Espíritu Santo descienda sobre ustedes; y serán Mis testigos, y le hablarán a la gente acerca de Mí en todas partes: hasta los lugares más lejanos de la tierra.” - Hechos‬ ‭1:8‬ ‭
  • It’s always been about saving souls for J.C. 
  • Evangelist William Franklin Graham Jr.​
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THE POWER OF AN INVITE 
“The ripple effect” 
EL PODER DE UNA INVITACIÓN 
“El efecto de ondas”


“JESUS CALLED OUT TO THEM, ‘Come, follow Me, and I will show you how to fish for people!’  And they left their nets at once and followed Him.” - Matthew‬ ‭4:18-20‬ 
“JESUS LOS LLAMÓ: «Vengan, síganme, ¡y Yo les enseñaré cómo pescar personas!». Y enseguida dejaron las redes y Lo siguieron.” - Mateo‬ ‭4:18-20‬ 
  • What an invite!  What a response to an invite!
[INTRODUCTION]
  • How powerful is an invitation! 
  • Dad would take us fishing. 
  • Dad taught us how to fish. 
  • Lasting effect - started with a powerful invítate. 

WE LIKE TO BE INVITED 
NOS GUSTA QUE NOS INVITEN
  • Everybody likes an invite. 
  • We especially appreciate a personal invitation. 
  • “When we want someone to do something important, we ask them.” - Tim Dorsch 
  • “Cuando queremos que alguien haga algo importante, les preguntamos” - Tim Dorsch
  • It’s feels special when someone takes the time. 
  • That’s how our +1s feel - special. 
  • Why?  We like to be invited. 

PERSONAL EVANGELISM BEGINS WITH AN INVITE 
EL EVANGELISMO PERSONAL COMIENZA CON UNA INVITACIÓN ​
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  • Invites during the time of story. 
  • U+1 Personal Evangelism begins with an invite. 

THE RIPPLE EFFECT (Domino)
EL EFECTO DE ONDAS (Domino)
  • When you throw a stone it causes a ripple.
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  • Jesus invites 12 - started a ripple. 
  • Paul throws a rock - churches / pastors.
  • Roman Empire strikes back-major ripple effect. 
  • Europe evangelizes the NEW World. 
  • U + 1 - fish for people - ripple effect continues. 
  • We continue the ripple effect started by Jesus. 
“The stone [Jesus] that the builders [leaders] rejected has now become the cornerstone [head].” - Psalms 118:22; Mark 12:10; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:7
“La piedra [Jesus] que los constructores [lideres] rechazaron ahora se ha convertido en la piedra principal [cabeza].” - Salmos 118:22; Marcos 12:10; Efesios 2:20; Pedro 2:7
  • We cast the lure (Word), w/ fishing weight (Jesus), enters water (people), ripple effect.
[APPLICATION]
  • You have the power to do that by inviting. 
  • You are connected with other people-influence.
  • You never know what God’s plan is for a person. 
  • You have the power to start - power of an invite. 
CONCLUSION
I HAVE THE POWER TO INVITE. THE POWER TO BEGIN A RIPPLE EFFECT 
TENGO EL PODER PARA INVITAR. EL PODER PARA EMPEZAR EL EFECTO DE ONDAS

​OUR UNEXPECTED 1 
NUESTRO 1 INESPERADO 

“Now there was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews; this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with Him.”” - John‬ ‭3:1-2‬ ‭
“Había un hombre de los fariseos, llamado Nicodemo, prominente entre los judíos. Este vino a Jesús de noche y le dijo: Rabí, sabemos que has venido de Dios como maestro, porque nadie puede hacer las señales que tú haces si Dios no está con él.” - Juan‬ ‭3:1-2‬ 
[INTRODUCTION]
  • We have to be ready for the unexpected. 
  • I know many of us don’t care too much for it. 
  • A physical & emotional, pandemic, shut down. 
  • We need be open & ready for the unexpected. 
  • Jesus had never met this Jewish leader.
  • Nicodemus just showed up - unexpectedly. 
  • And at night - wanting to talk to Jesus. 
  • So now it’s Jesus + HIS unexpected 1. 
  • “U + 1” is a Bible principle we must assimilate. 
  • Because, day or night, our “unexpected 1” is going to show up. 

THE SHUTDOWN & ITS AFFECT 
EL COERRE & SU EFECTO
  • The shutdown affected us all - for good or bad. 
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  • For good or bad, the shutdown affected us.

EXPECTED REACTION TO “OUR UNEXPECTED 1”
REACCION ESPERADA HACIA “NUESTRO 1 INESPERADO”
  • How would we have reacted to this unexpected night visitor named Nicodemus?
  • No surprise Nicodemus shows up at night.
  • He was torn between career & pursuit of truth.

BE AVAILABLE 

ESTE DISPONIBLE
Nicodemus came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi & Jesus answered & said to Him - John‬ ‭3:2-3‬ ‭
Nicodemo vino a Jesús de noche y Le dijo, Rabí & Jesús respondió y Le dijo - Juan‬ ‭3:2-3‬ ‭
“I have made myself a slave to all, so that I may win more.” - 1 Corinthians‬ ‭9:19‬ 
“Me he hecho esclavo para ganar al mayor número posible.” - 1 Corintios‬ ‭9:19‬ ‭

BE PATIENT 
SE PACIENTE
Jesus tells him, “You have to be born again to enter into the kingdom of God. Nico said, “How can an old man enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?  Jesus answered, “unless one is born of water & the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” - John‬ ‭3:3-5‬ ‭
Jesús le dijo, “Tienes que nacer de nuevo para ver el reino de Dios. Nico dijo, ‘¿Cómo puede un viejo hombre entrar por segunda vez en el vientre de su madre y nacer?  Jesús respondió, “el que no nace de agua y del Espíritu no puede entrar en el reino de Dios’.” - Juan‬ ‭3:3-5
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but how you act while you’re waiting.” - Joyce Meyer
“La Paciencia no es la capacidad de esperar, sino cómo actúas mientras estás esperando.” - Joyce Meyer

BE PERCEPTIVE 
SE PERCEPTIVO
Nico said, “How can these things be?”  Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher “Rabbi” of Israel and do not understand these things?” - John‬ ‭3:9-10‬ ‭
Nico dijo, “¿Cómo puede ser esto?’  Jesús respondió y le dijo: ‘Tú eres maestro “Rabi” de Israel, ¿y no entiendes estas cosas?’” - Juan‬ ‭3:9-10‬

“Read the room” - understand emotions & thoughts to determine what to say or do. 
“Lee el cuarto” - comprende las emociones y los pensamientos para determinar qué decir o hacer.
  • Nicodemus:  Disciple; Defender; Provider. 
  • Jesus demonstrates the expected reaction a believer must have to their unexpected 1. 

OUR GREATEST INSPIRATION 

NUESTRA MAYOR INSPIRACIÓN
  • ur greatest inspiration is yet to be spoken. 
  • When we are available, patient, & perceptive, there is an opportunity for great inspiration. 
  • When circumstances, situations, or emotional shutdowns NOT rule over us, then we are open to our greatest inspiration. 
  • It is during this +1 attitude when Jesus speaks what is to many the greatest verse in the Bible. 
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John‬ ‭3:16‬ 
“Porque de tal manera amó Dios al mundo, que dio a su Hijo unigénito, para que todo aquel que cree en Él, no se pierda, mas tenga vida eterna.” - Juan‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭
  • You’re alive to respond & speak your greatest inspiration.‭
  • Are you ready for your “unexpected 1”?
  • Don’t shut down to what is a great opportunity. 
  • React right, & God will put His greatest inspiration in your lips. 
  • And those inspired words will bring salvation to your “unexpected 1”. 
CONCLUSION
I AM READY FOR MY UNEXPECTED 1
ESTOY LISTO PARA MI 1 INESPERADO

THE PASTOR + U 
EL PASTOR + U

“And when he has found it, he will joyfully carry it home on his shoulders.” - Luke 15:5
“Y, cuando la encuentre, la cargará con alegría en sus hombros y la llevará a su casa.” - Lucas‬ ‭15‬:‭5‬ 

“When he arrives, he will call together his friends and neighbors, saying, ‘Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.’” - Luke‬ ‭15‬:‭6‬ ‭
“Cuando llegue, llamará a sus amigos y vecinos y les dirá: “Alégrense conmigo porque encontré mi oveja perdida”.” - Lucas‬ ‭15‬:‭6‬ ‭
[INTRODUCTION]
  • Jesus our “Good Shepherd” - we matter to Him. 
  • He found us & saved us - all of heaven rejoiced. 
  • Pastors are an extension of God reaching out to care for His own.
  • With the help of others, the loving privilege of pastoring God’s flock is effectuated. 
  • Important work - His flock matters to Him. 

HONOR OUR PASTORS 
HONRAR A NUESTROS PASTORES
“Let the elders who rule well be counted worthy of DOUBLE HONOR, especially those who labor in the Word and Doctrine.” - I Timothy‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭
“Los ancianos que gobiernan bien, sean tenidos por dignos de DOBLE HONOR, mayormente los que trabajan en Predicar y Enseñar,” - 1 Timoteo‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭

“REMEMBER YOUR LEADERS who taught you the Word of God. Think of all the good that has come from their lives, and follow the example of their faith.” - Hebrews 13:7
“ACUÉRDENSE DE LOS LIDERES que les enseñaron la Palabra de Dios. Piensen en todo lo bueno que haya resultado de su vida y sigan el ejemplo de su fe.” - Hebreos‬ ‭13‬:‭7‬

“OBEY YOUR SPIRITUAL LEADERS, and do what they say. Their work is to watch over your souls, and they are accountable to God. Give them reason to do this with joy and not with sorrow. That would certainly not be for your benefit.” - Hebrews‬ ‭13‬:‭17‬ 
‭“OBEDEZCAN A SUS LÍDERES espirituales y hagan lo que ellos dicen. Su tarea es cuidar el alma de ustedes y tienen que rendir cuentas a Dios. Denles motivos para que la hagan con alegría y no con dolor. Esto último ciertamente no los beneficiará a ustedes.” - Hebreos‬ ‭13‬:‭17‬ ‭
  • Holding spiritual leaders “in high regard” is crucial to Christian beliefs.

STATISTICS ON PASTORS
ESTADÍSTICAS SOBRE PASTORES
  • October is National Clergy Appreciation Month.
  • Focus on the Family promoted Clergy Appreciation Month. 
  • 2nd Sunday is “Pastor Appreciation Day” 
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A WORD FROM THE PASTORS 
UNA PALABRA DE LOS PASTORES
  • EMMA GUINEA
“The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” - Exodus‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬ ‭
“El Señor mismo peleará por ustedes. Solo quédense tranquilos.” - Éxodo‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬ ‭
  • ELI MICAH GUINEA 
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” - Psalms‬ ‭122‬:‭1‬ ‭
“Me alegré cuando me dijeron: «Vayamos a la casa del Señor».” - Salmos‬ ‭122‬:‭1‬ ‭
  • ELIZABETH SILVA
“No weapon formed against you shall prosper…” - Isaiah‬ ‭54‬:‭17‬ ‭
“Ninguna arma forjada contra ti, prosperará.” - Isaías‬ ‭54‬:‭17‬ ‭
  • ROBERT SILVA JR 
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?…[Nothing] shall be able to separate us from the love of God.” - Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭35‬-‭39‬ ‭“
¿Quién nos separará del amor de Cristo?…ninguna otra cosa nos podrá separar del amor de Dios.” - Romanos‬ ‭8‬:‭35‬-39‬ ‭
  • MERARI B. CURIEL
“One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord All the days of my life.” - Psalms‬ ‭27‬:‭4‬ ‭
“Una cosa he demandado a Jehová, esta buscaré: que esté yo en la casa de Jehová todos los días de mi vida.” - Salmos‬ ‭27‬:‭4‬ ‭
  • FERNANDO CURIEL
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” - 2 Corinthians‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬
“Al que no cometió pecado alguno, por nosotros Dios lo trató como pecador, para que en él recibiéramos la justicia de Dios.” - 2 Corintios‬ ‭5‬:‭21‬ ‭
  • GLORIA ANN BENAVIDES
“Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” - Joshua‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭
“Esfuérzate y se valiente; no temas ni desmayes, porque Jehová, tu Dios, estará contigo dondequiera que vayas.»” - Josué‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭
  • EFREN BENAVIDES SR
“…present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world...” - Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬
“Presenta vuestros cuerpos como sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es vuestro verdadero culto y no conforméis a este mundo.” - Romanos‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭

FOUNTAIN OF LIVING WATER CHRISTIAN CHURCH LEADERSHIP 
EL LIDERAZGO DE LA IGLESIA CRISTIANA FUENTE DE AGUA VIVA
  • The work falls on the shoulders of many. 
  • Your pastor, your leader, is here for U. 
  • It is our responsibility to look after you. 
  • It is our duty to nourish you with Word & Love. 
  • It is our call to rise up and protect you, always. 
  • You are not just anybody. 
  • You belong to God.
  • You are the Good Shepherd’s flock. 
  • And He, has given us to you. 
  • Fountain, we are blessed to be your Leadership. 
CONCLUSION
WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE A LEADERSHIP 
SOMOS BENDECIDOS EN TENER UN LIDERAZGO

​YOU + YOUR WORSHIP 
TU + TU ADORACIÓN
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“…WHATEVER you do, do it all for the GLORY of GOD…I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.” - 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬-‭33‬
“…CUALQUIER cosa que hagan, háganlo todo para la GLORIA de DIOS…hago lo que es mejor para otros a fin de que muchos sean salvos.” - 1 Corintios‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬-‭33‬ ‭
[FOCUS SCRIPTURE]
“The time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship him that way…” - John‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ 
“Se acerca el tiempo —de hecho, ya ha llegado— cuando los verdaderos adoradores adorarán al Padre en espíritu y en verdad. El Padre busca personas que lo adoren de esa manera.” - Juan‬ ‭4‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭

INTRODUCTION
  • All that we do is as a worship unto God. 
  • And that is of great interest to Him. 
  • So much that when our worship is ill affected, He is there to revitalize it. 
  • Why?  Because our Worship truly matters to Him. 
  • So, whatever we do now, let it worship our God.

REVITALIZATION
REVITALIZACIÓN 
  • Revitalize:  Restore vitality to; bring back to life. 
  • Term use: Economy; Housing; Culture; Vital Signs.
“Religion is a movement of ‘social revitalization’.” - Anthony F.C. Wallace
La religión es un movimiento de ‘revitalización social’.”
  • Religion includes Worship to God. 
  • A society that worships has life. 
  • If our worship is revitalized it blesses beyond us. 
  • Our worship keeps our world alive - revitalized. 

YOU + WORSHIP = MANY MORE 
TU + LA ADORACION = MUCHOS MÁS
  • Our worship to God influences those around us. 
“The woman ran back to the village telling everyone ‘Come and see a man who told me everything I ever did! Could he possibly be the Messiah?’  So the people came streaming from the village to see him.” - John‬ ‭4‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭
“La mujer volvió corriendo a la aldea mientras les decía a todos: «¡Vengan a ver a un hombre que me dijo todo lo que he hecho en mi vida! ¿No será este el Mesías?». Así que la gente salió de la aldea para verlo.” - Juan‬ ‭4‬:‭28‬-‭30‬ ‭

“Many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because the woman had said, “He told me everything I ever did!” Then they said to the woman, “Now we believe, not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. Now we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world.”” - John‬ ‭4‬:‭39‬, ‭42‬ ‭
“Muchos samaritanos de esa aldea creyeron en Jesús, porque la mujer había dicho: «¡Él me dijo todo lo que hice en mi vida!». Luego le dijeron a la mujer: «Ahora creemos, no solo por lo que tú nos dijiste, sino porque lo hemos oído en persona. Ahora sabemos que él es realmente el Salvador del mundo».” - Juan‬ ‭4‬:‭39‬, ‭42‬ ‭
  • You + your worship, in this case outreach, will cause many to believe in the one you worship.
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  • I’m sure we could add to that list. 
IT STARTS WITH THE HEART
EMPIEZA CON EL CORAZÓN 
“What a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” - Proverbs 23:7
“Lo que el hombre piensa en su corazón, tal es él.” - Proverbios 23:7

“Create in me a pure heart. Renew a right spirit within me” - Psalms 51:10
“Crea en mí un corazón puro. Renueva un espíritu recto dentro de mí” - Salmos 51:10

“Your Word have I hid in my heart" - Psalms 119:11
“He guardado Tu Palabra en mi corazón” - Salmos 119:11

"Draw unto Me and I will draw unto you." - James 4:8
“Acércate a Mi y Yo me acercaré a ti.” - Santiago 4:8
[APPLICATION]
  • God is looking for your worship. 
  • He wants to receive your worship. 
  • Whatever your worship is, whatever condition it’s in, He’ll take it. 
  • If you want, He’ll revitalize it. 
  • See, Jesus, + You & your worship, can bring life to those around you. 
  • God is looking for You + Your Worship. 
CONCLUSION
ME + MY WORSHIP WILL BRING LIFE TO THOSE AROUND ME
YO + MI ADORACION TRAEREMOS VIDA A LOS QUE ME RODEAN ​

​You + Communion
Tú + Comunión

“How can they hear about Jesus unless someone tells them?” - Romans 10:14
“Personal Evangelism” is when a believer connects with a person to obtain the final result of bringing that life to Jesus Christ.

“¿Y cómo pueden oír de Jesús a menos que alguien se lo diga?” - Romanos 10:14
“Evangelismo Personal” es cuando un creyente se conecta con una persona para obtener el resultado final de traer esa vida a Jesucristo.


How good are you at homework? Do you do your homework first or leave it for the last hour of the day.
Have you ever had to represent someone or something?
The Bible says that we are representatives of Christ and His message.
And God has given us the task of telling others what He is doing.

¿Qué tal eres para las tareas? Haces la tarea primero o la dejas para la última hora del día.
¿Alguna vez te ha tocado representar a alguien o algo?
La Biblia dice que somos representantes de Cristo y su mensaje.
Y Dios nos ha dado la tarea de decirle a otros lo que Él está haciendo.


Jesus + the 3 Thieves
Jesús + los 3 Ladrones
  • Thief 1 – Zacchaeus Luke 19:2-10
          Ladrón 1 – Zaqueo Lucas 19:2-10
  • Thieves 2 & 3 – Thief at the cross Luke 23:32-43 Background of the story Matt27:35-44
          Ladrones 2 y 3 – Ladrones en la Cruz Lucas 23:32-43 Trasfondo de la historia Mateo 27:35-44

3 things in common:
3 cosas en común:
  • Bad Reputation / Mala Reputación
  • They were despised people “marked” by society. / Eran personas despreciadas “marcadas” por la sociedad.
  • They knew about Jesus, but they did not know him. / Conocían de Jesús, pero no lo conocían.
 
Why pray for the unsaved?
Because we all have a moment where our eyes will open.

¿Por qué orar por los no salvos?
Porque todos tenemos un momento donde se nos abren los ojos.


The third thief - hardened his heart to the end and the other one softened his heart to the end.
As believers let us see the problems and difficulties are a door, an opportunity for a moment of Divine Mercy.

El tercer ladrón - endureció su corazón hasta el final y el otro suavizó su corazón al final.
Como creyentes veamos los problemas y las dificultades son una puerta, una oportunidad para un momento de Divina Misericordia.


Zacchaeus was brought to repentance – in his encounter with Jesus after the invitation.
Repentance 8 Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”
Promise 9 Jesus responded, “Salvation has come to this home today, this man has shown himself  be a true son of Abraham.

Zaqueo fue llevado al arrepentimiento – en su encuentro con Jesús después de la invitación.
Arrepentimiento 8 Mientras tanto, Zaqueo se puso de pie delante del Señor y dijo:
—Señor, daré la mitad de mi riqueza a los pobres y, si estafé a alguien con sus impuestos, le devolveré cuatro veces más.
Promesa 9 Jesús respondió: —La salvación ha venido hoy a esta casa, porque este hombre ha demostrado ser un verdadero hijo de Abraham. 

The thief was brought to repentance – in his encounter with Jesus almost at the last minute of his life.
Repentance 40 But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? 41 We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
Promesa 43 And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

El ladrón fue llevado al arrepentimiento – en su encuentro con Jesús casi en el último minuto de su vida.
Arrepentimiento 40 Pero el otro criminal protestó: «¿Ni siquiera temes a Dios ahora que estás condenado a muerte? 41 Nosotros merecemos morir por nuestros crímenes, pero este hombre no ha hecho nada malo». 42 Luego dijo: Jesús, acuérdate de mí cuando vengas en tu reino.
Promesa 43 Jesús respondió: Te aseguro que hoy estarás conmigo en el paraíso.


Salvation does not depend on works.
La Salvación no depende de las obras.
 
There are no impossible for God. Luke 18:18-27

No Hay imposibles para Dios. Lucas 18:18-27
For the Son of Man (Jesus) came to seek and save those who are lost.
Pues el Hijo del Hombre (Jesús) vino a buscar y a salvar a los que están perdidos.

Conclusion
I WILL TALK TO GOD ABOUT MY PLUS ONE BECAUSE FOR HIM THERE IS NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE.

HABLARE CON DIOS DE MI MÁS UNO PORQUE PARA EL NO HAY IMPOSIBLES.

​REACHING THE BELIEVER 
ALCANZANDO AL CREYENTE


“The eunuch had gone to Jerusalem to worship, and he was now returning. Seated in his carriage, he was reading aloud from the book of the prophet Isaiah.” - Acts 8‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭
“El eunuco había ido a Jerusalén a adorar y ahora venía de regreso. Sentado en su carruaje, leía en voz alta el libro del profeta Isaías.” - Hechos 8‬:‭27‬-‭28‬ ‭

“The Holy Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go over and walk along beside the carriage.’ Philip ran over and heard the man reading from the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, ‘Do you understand what you are reading?’” - Acts 8‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭
“El Espíritu Santo le dijo a Felipe: ‘Acércate y camina junto al carruaje.’  Felipe se acercó corriendo y oyó que el hombre leía al profeta Isaías. Felipe le preguntó, ‘Entiendes lo que estás leyendo?’” - Hechos 8‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭

“The man replied, ‘How can I, unless someone instructs me?’ And he urged Philip to come up into the carriage and sit with him…So beginning with this same Scripture, Philip told him the Good News about Jesus.” - Acts 8‬:‭31, 35‬ ‭
“El hombre contestó, ‘Y cómo puedo entenderlo, a menos que alguien me explique? Y le rogó a Felipe que subiera al carruaje y se sentara junto a él…Entonces, comenzando con esa misma porción de la Escritura, Felipe le habló de la Buena Noticia acerca de Jesús.” - Hechos 8‬:‭31‬, ‭35‬ ‭
  • Even believers need to be reached.
  • And many are open to instruction. 
  • Everybody, including the believer, has a go to person - someone they respect & trust. 
  • There’s nothing like a believer reaching a believer. 
  • You +1 includes reaching out to believers. 

GIVING CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS 
DANDO INSTRUCCIONES CLARAS
  • Giving clear instructions is essential to reaching. 
  • Are you good at giving instructions?
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  • Giving clear instruction is essential to reaching.​

STRATEGY FOR REACHING A BELIEVER 
ESTRATEGIA PARA ALCANZAR AL CREYENTE
  • Holy Spirit gives strategy:  a plan; a method. 
  • Eunuch was a believer - returning from worship. 
  • Eunuch was truth seeking—hungry to understand. 
  • Phillip approaches the Eunuch with right spirit. 
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  • Philip responded to the Eunuch’s invitation. ​
  • Eunuch believed in Jesus - asked to be baptized. 
  • Successful U +1 encounter-proof of H.S. strategy. 
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  • ​Keyword in all this is that they are Believers. 

GOD IS THE ONE WHO SENDS 
DIOS ES QUIEN ENVÍA 
  • God will lead you & I when it’s opportune to go. 
“One day as [they] were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Appoint Barnabas and Saul for the special work to which I have called them.’ So Barnabas and Saul were sent out by the Holy Spirit...” - Acts 13‬:‭2‬, ‭4‬ ‭
“Cierto día, mientras adoraban al Señor y ayunaban, el Espíritu Santo dijo, ‘Designen a Bernabé y a Saulo para el trabajo especial al cual los he llamado.’  Entonces Bernabé y Saulo fueron enviados por el Espíritu Santo.” - Hechos 13‬:‭2‬, ‭4‬ ‭
  • God emphasizes the importance of being sent. 
  • Series Scripture Romans 10:14 progression:
“And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of the messenger who brings good news..!” - Romans 10:15; [Isaiah‬ ‭52‬:‭7‬]
“¿Y cómo irá alguien a contarles sin ser enviado? Por eso, las Escrituras dicen, ‘¡Qué hermosos son los pies de los mensajeros que traen buenas noticias!’” - Romanos‬ ‭10‬:‭15‬ ‭
APPLICATION
  • When the opportunity is right God will send you. 
  • When the time is Divine you are that Philip — the: U+1 Believer; Evangelist with good news; Led by the Supernatural to do amazing things. 
“…full of the Spirit…an angel of the Lord said to him…The Holy Spirit said to Philip…the Spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away…four daughters who had the gift of prophecy.” - Acts 6:3; 8:26, 29, 39; 21:9
“…lleno del Espíritu…un ángel del Señor le dijo…El Espíritu Santo le dijo a Felipe…el Espíritu del Señor arrebató a Felipe…cuatro hijas que habían recibido el don de profecía.” - Hechos 6:3; 8:26, 29, 39; 21‬:‭9‬ 
  • And, when & If, you find yourself like the Believing Eunuch, needing more of God, God will send to you that Believer who will reach out to you. 
  • When you find yourself in a +1 situation, in need of an encouraging Word, God will send the right one at the right time. 
  • Every believer needs another believer. 
CONCLUSION
EVERY BELIEVERS NEEDS ANOTHER BELIEVER
CADA CREYENTE NECESITA A OTRO CREYENTE

1+1+1 Paul and Philemon “I will pay for Onesimus freedom”
1+1+1 Pablo y Filemon “Yo pagare la libertad de Onesimo”

[SERIES SCRIPTURE]
“But how can they call on Jesus to save them unless they believe in Him? And how can they believe in Jesus if they have never heard about Him? And how can they hear about Jesus unless someone tells them?  And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent?” - Romans 10:14-15
“¿Pero cómo pueden ellos invocar a Jesús para que los salve si no creen en Él? ¿Y cómo pueden creer en Jesus si nunca han oído de Él? ¿Y como pueden oír de Jesús a menos que alguien se lo diga?  ¿Y cómo irá alguien a contarles sin ser enviado?” - Romanos‬ ‭10‬:‭14-15

1+1 Philemon The Traveler 
1+1 Filemon en Viajero

1+1 Onesimus The Runaway Slave

1+1 Onesimo El Esclavo Fugitivo

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True Man of God 4-7
Verdadero Hombre de Dios 4-7

Leadership Style 8-9
Estilo de Liderazgo 8-9

True Love of a Christian 10-17
Verdadero Amor de Un Cristiano 10-17

I will pay - besides you owe me! 18-19
Yo pagare - ademas me debes! 18-19

TWO PRINCIPLES OF THE KINGDOM
DOS PRINICIPIOS DE REINO
We are free in Jesus
Somos libres en Jesus
Forgive as you have been forgiven
Perdona como tu has sido perdonado

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