Have you ever led someone to Christ?

[Droobie]

Have you ever brought someone to Christ? Led them through the sinner's prayer?

[WorldsApart24]

I wish! But unfortunately for me, no one I know seems to care about their salvation, or even think they're sinners, (much less need a savior or pray a "sinners prayer"), or heck, even believe in Christianity and Jesus at all. So I'm kind of screwed. I guess if you look on the 'bright' side you could see it as a whole lot of people I could 'possibly' lead to Christ, but it ain't that easy. So for now, I vote, "No-but I would like to".

[altya]

I did, just last week and are very blessed with it. I am not an Evangelist but a Prophet and for me to flow in this direction is wonderful. I am use to minister in another way – like to call the people and prophesy over their lives, but the sinners prayer is difficult to me. Any way God can use me any way He wants

[Judy B.]

altya, that is just the cutest avatar! ;)

[amie]

Hi Droobie,
I have several times and it was so exciting. I often think as christians, it is possible we lead more people to Christ than we realize...without actually knowing it...

[amie]

by the way...I personally am working on Brimshack! enough playing pool! that boy is coming with me to church!

[altya]

Thanks J.B. for the compliment Hope you can see that I am on fire and jumping with joy.

Tonight I am taking my new ‘convert’ to Church.

[BigEd]

:sigh:

I must confess, I have not been the best of witnesses. Too may times i've been silent.
I often fear rejection. I know the Lord is working on me with this.
:pray:
Please pray, that the Lord will strengthen me. that he may show me the right opportunities, and cast away my fear.

Thanks

[Othniel]

Thanks for the confession, Ed...you're forgiven and God will strengthen you to the task.

As for me, I have to take aimee's words to heart...because I plant all the time, and I'm actively involved in watering quite a few young sprouts, but I've never been involved in a one on one conversion. If I convert people, they're people who once thought they were Christian (but had no concept of living it) and now really are!

Even so...it is God's glory, not mine...so I'll preach on either way. :bow:

Peace to all who seek it,
<><

[Defender of the Faith 777]

No, whatever is in the LORD'S plan. I am available, but I am equally happy having someone else do it. I don't want to take credit for anything. Our "work" is PATHETIC compared to Christ's. All we do is tell what He did.

[Gunny]

God is so wonderous in that He would use those as myself who once an enemy of God to be utilized by Him now to tell the lost of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

The last time God used me to say the sinner's prayer with someone was with my mother a little over a year ago one month after my father went home to the Lord.

It has been such a tremendous blessing to see how God is working in my mother's life and her walk with Jesus. Praise be to God!!!

GySgt
James

[altya]

Yes, James it is a blessing to see how those 'come to Jesus' and to me its also a blessing to see how God start to lead them into the truth. God bless your Mother.

[dinkime]

i have never personally done it, but i would like to think taty actions as a Christian have made an impact on someone.

[Martin]

I have witnessed to many people, but only know of three who were saved.

I once asked God why I'm not seeing the fruit of the work I was doing. He quickly responded to me by saying that I had no right to ask to see th fruit. Some sowed, others reaped, and I was called to sow.

So, I carried on regardless of seeing the fruit believing that God had called others to do the reaping - I'm hoping you are one of the reapers.

[jko]

yes, my girlfriend, and my ex also ;)

[altya]

Originally posted by Martin
I have witnessed to many people, but only know of three who were saved.

I once asked God why I'm not seeing the fruit of the work I was doing. He quickly responded to me by saying that I had no right to ask to see th fruit. Some sowed, others reaped, and I was called to sow.

So, I carried on regardless of seeing the fruit believing that God had called others to do the reaping - I'm hoping you are one of the reapers.

This is very true - I guess I am a sow too. You cleared something for me, I always feel bad because I don’t have a very long list of people being led to God by me. Thanks

[Gerry]

Originally posted by altya


This is very true - I guess I am a sow too. You cleared something for me, I always feel bad because I don’t have a very long list of people being led to God by me. Thanks

Some sow, some water, some reap. Thought you knew. Started a threda on that once.

[Slave2SinNoMore]

Have I led someoen to Christ? Nope, but I believe I was given the privelege by God of being used by the Holy Spirit to tell someone about God, and that person did become a Christian.

Here's the scoop. Years ago, when I worked in the Police Department, we hired a new girl, and she and I hung out on patrol together quite a bit. She was an athiest. I told her about Jesus and what he meant to me, and I and a couple of officers prayed for her salvation frequently. A few years later, she and I became very close, best friends even, but she still wasn't a believer. Then one day, she calls me and asks me to meet her for lunch. At lunch, she told me she had become a Christian and was very excited about it! I was ecstatic!

4 years after that, I had lost touch with her, but woke up one day and opened my newspaper and there was a big article about her. She works for a different police department now, and witnesses to people on the job whenever she can. She's even going to seminary now (although I would question her about that if I could, ha ha).

Anyway, that's a great feeling, to know that the Lord spoke the Gospel through me and others, and that she is now a Christian!

[altya]

Praise God!!!!!

[altya]

God can work in wonderful ways and do not always works the same.

While Rina and I where in Cape Town on a retread we daily worship and after that, we had a prayer meeting.

While we prayed the one day I heard a knock on the door but because I was in spiritual warfare that time I ignored so did Rina. I heard the knocking a few more time and then no more. We finished after 30 minutes and I heard the knocking again. I open the door and there was a young man. He said he heard us praying and sit outside and listen. This man was looking for donations to burry some family member. I gave him money and expect the guy to go because I still was under the anointing and I felt to pray more. But the man remains standing there – I finally ask him to go now because I gave him the money he needed.

He starts to cry and said that the prayer I prayed was so beautiful and for the first time in his life he feels the presents of God. I invited the man, Ronald, in and he kneels on the carpet waiting for me to say a prayer for him, but I feel in my heart to first tell him about Jesus. I call Rina and we told him how Jesus died for his sins. Ronald could not stop crying and on my question if he wants me to help him pray the sinner’s prayer he just nods his head. I prayed and he prayed after me. When finish this person said to me he needs more prayer – he and his wife are both alcoholics and he need to be set free. We prayed and the Holy Spirit showed me a few things in their life’s that was really bad and I prayed about it. Ronald was so flabbergasted by hearing a word of knowledge and I cannot tell in words what I have seen on his face. God also make me aware of the fact that they don’t have any bibles in their house, I gave them mine and now I am a preacher without a bible but I will buy one very soon.

Just before Ronald left us he told us that he walked that morning over 20 kilometers, he said he could not understand why he just keeps on walking in this direction.

I believe that God sent this guy to us and because he listens to the prayers he was ready to receive Christ as his Savior. I will keep Ronald for a long time in my prayers and I believe he will come and visit me when I am in Cape Town.

[Hojo Hominygrits]

My wife. :)

[JagSayon]

I once told a person about Revelation while we were in high school and he freaked a bit. I went to our Christian Ministry Staff worker and got him a nice Bible and though he was scared his Buddhist mom will kick him out of the house, he did try. I never knew what became of him cause at that time I wasn't really into Evangelism.

Then I tried (unsuccessfully on 2 or 3 people) - failed; sad. :cry:

Jag

[shout2thelord]

yes once
It was on the net but ive kept in touch and hes finding a church now

&nbsp;:clap: :clap: :clap:

[MsAnne]

The greatest privilege I've ever known was leading my 2 children to Christ. They were very young. In fact, my daughter was 3. Now before you make a judment - I too thought she was too young to know what she was doing. I was talking to her older brother about being saved. He asked Jesus into his heart that day, ....as did she.

Several years later, she and I were talking about Salvation. I asked her if she wanted to make a personal commitment to Christ. She looked at me very puzzled and said, "Mommy, we did that. In the car. Jeffrey and I both asked Jesus into our hearts. You know, after that policeman died." She spelled out the entire evening! She remembered every detail! I was embarassed that I hadn't taken her seriously.

To this day, when asked about the day they accepted Christ, they both refer to that night in the car. A mother's dream.

[babysongbird]

Yes I have, my youngest son. That was a great joy for me to do. I was so happy he gave his heart to the Lord and that mom got to help. I give all the glory to the Lord for giving me the words to say.

[caley]

there is no "I don't know" answer. I may have, I may not have, the point is that I do my best to preach by example in my life. If I directly lead someone to Christ, great! If my example is more indirect and I don't find out about its impact, then that's great too.

[seebs]

Caley is right. I know a guy who had a significant impact on my gradual conversion to Christianity, and he didn't know about this until it came up in conversation years later.

[Blessed-one]

haven't tried it, but i'm trying to let others know about the gospel. All i can do is to keep in mind that although i may not be seeing the result, i've done the sowing job. The rest is up to the Lord.

[jephthah's daughter]

I couldn't really vote.&nbsp; I used to do it all of the time, but not anymore.

[Jeffer]

Why not jephthah's daughter?

[jephthah's daughter]

Today at 08:38 AM Jeffer said this in Post #30 (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?postid=686865#post686865)

Why not jephthah's daughter?




I am no longer a Christian.

[Jeffer]

Sorry to hear that, how did you become a Christian in the first place? If it is alright to ask?

[MetalBlade]

I have tried many times, but have failed many times! :sigh:

[Vladimir]

jephthah's daughter - it is really sad indeed to hear such testimonies... Look, may you`ve just stumbled a bit and think there is no way back - do not condemn yourself! God has already forgiven you. So, forgive yourself and do not listen to the evil spirit telling you there is no hope! I`ll be praying for you.

[Vladimir]

...already prayed!

[jephthah's daughter]

3rd March 2003 at 09:10 PM Jeffer said this in Post #32 (http://www.christianforums.com/showthread.php?postid=688482#post688482)

Sorry to hear that, how did you become a Christian in the first place? If it is alright to ask?


No problem.&nbsp; Here is the short version.&nbsp; I got saved at a very early age (4 years old).&nbsp; My entire life had been dedicated to Christ since that day. About 2 years ago after a lot of prayer and study I finally admited to myself that I no longer believed.

[CeCe]

I pray that at some point I (or SOMEONE) will lead my husband and family to Christ. :pray:

[Jephunneh]

Amen CeCe!:pray:

[Konnie]

Never- but I would like to.

[SoccerAaron]

I haven't. Christ might have used me to though.

[geocajun]

I sure have, and I pray each night that the Lord give me the strength to help others come to know Him right.
I do not lead anyone to pray the sinners prayer... I am Catholic, and Catholicism seems to sell itself really.. I just do my best to represent the faith.
Generally, people I talk too already know about Christianity, and alot of times reject it because it seems shallow to them... It is not until they have their eyes opened to the depth, reasons, and mysteries of our ancient faith that they come to understand God, and themselves.

I never approach anyone with the "get saved" attitude.. its lame, and as an ex agnostic myself, I can tell you that skeptics do not respond well to it.
I have found that the best way to sell Christianity, is to study the writings of the ancient Church.

[Kirisutokyoo-shinja]

Yes, she is a member here actaully.
AND PRAISE GOD SHE IS SAVED!
But other than that...honestly not that I now of.

[GlowingFirefly]

I have to be silent when it comes to Chrisitanity around my non-Christian friends. They get mad if I talk about how great and wonderful he is. I respect what they believe in and they repect what I believe in. That's good enough for me, so I pray for them that God will find them someday. I don't force them.

[Dawn Marie]

Nope. Never...

[ngkingchi]

I never really led but I tried...
But failed , should continue to try... Pray to Jesus for help!

[bop1997]

U think I have, but I'm not sure. I know my friend is more spirituality inclined by our talking and discussing issues, and we pray for one another on a regular basis. I don't kno9w if that counts in the poll though. I would like to bring more poeple to Christ.

[357magnum]

I have witnessed for Christ countless times. I have been made aware that the person accepted Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour quite a few times. I am completely aware that the effort is never wasted, regardless of whether you know the outcome or not.

In Christ.

[JesseB.]

I've lead 2 people to Christ Jesus online so far. :)

[Snowy]

I really have no idea but If I have then :clap: !!!

[Globexgirl]

Sort of? I led my friend to my youth group, which he fell in love with as a non-christian. Then again, I fell in love with it as a non-christian too. Anywho, I led him there and then a MADE SURE he was going to ATF with our Youth group. and the first night, OCtober elventh between 9 and 11 pm, there was an alter call and he was the first person up there. I was so happy for him! He's the best brother in Christ I have right now, he's the one keeping me strong through my hard times. I love him so much. I just don't knwo what to do about ym other friends who are straying...

I went on a mission trip, but I'm not exactly the best speaker either, Ed.. I guess I helped to lead others through christ their, but again it wasn't exactly me who did it. (we did a drama and then talked with the people of Panama)

I agree Defender of the Faith, we are just doing whats in God's plan..

[Lone_Wolf]

I have before. It's a very good feeling to know that you were able to bring a person to Christ.

[Drotar]

Pardon my saying, but we are not in the business of saving people. Nobody is. Nobody leads people to Christ. The Holy Spirit does.

And I'm not just saying that to be technical. I REALLY mean that. The Holy Spirit convicts, converts, and instills faith and repentance. The words we speak are led by the Holy Spirit. EVERY part of salvation has the fingerprints of God on it. I'm not saying this for technicality, I really mean that nobody leads anybody to Christ, because if it were our responsibility to lead people to Christ, we'd fail every time. It's God who does the leading and calling. TTYL Jesus loves you!

[JesseB.]

I've led 2 people to the LORD.

[BarbB]

Not to my knowledge, but I have worked to plant seeds in the hearts of my non-Christian friends, most of whom grew up in a church but are unsaved. My family (brother, his wife, their children and grandchildren) was saved 20 years ago and nearly gave up on me so how can I give up on my friends?

[kit_kat_katie]

I haven't actually led someone to Christ, but I have helped, if you know what I mean.. While doing my year out last year we led people to christ in a huge group, but I havn't done it personally.

[HisJavajunkie]

God gives me strength because I start out very unsure of how to present the ministry but then the Holy Spirit is strong. And I am guided on where to go, if it should be a long term ministry or short term presentation.

[JesseB.]

I love leading people to Jesus.

[mesue]

I love bringing people to the Lord. I love planting seeds, I love watering seeds. I love watching God give the increase.

[mkin]

It is the greatest experience you can have as a Christian. If we are not trying to reproduce, looking at the fields which are white unto harvest, we turn inward and become obsessed with the minutae. It is my firm conviction that leading sometime to the Lord demolishes selfishness and energizes your own Christian walk. We are all called. Sow the see; you will reap a harvest if you don't give up!

[MorphRC]

A girl i knew up at the local shop..was wiccan for about 4-5 months..until we started talking about religion and religions...we were both catholic and had both gone thru some major faith crisis..she kinda converted to wiccan..and i almost convert to Islaam..but now we both go to Church and we both help each other to stay on the true path to God :)

[=Joel=]

I never have. I’ve never spoken to anyone who had an open heart. seems like everyone in the united states either believe in god and are already saved or backslidden, or just does not and will not believe in him.

[slugwaterbug]

I worked at a Christian Camp in New Hampshire for a few summers and led a handful of my campers to Christ. There's nothing in the world like it. My camp summers were THE BEST summers of my life. If anyone has the opportunity to experience it, go for it, you won't regret it. Children are so much fun to lead to Christ.

[sammipher]

I helped led my husband to christ. I got saved first and kept talking to him about how great it felt and how my worries just seemed to be going away and how great it felt not to be lost anymore. The next week he got saved and within the next month we were baptized together. I am also working on my brother...he is coming to church now with us, I bought him a bible and he is actually reading it...he even called about a month ago and was asking us questions because he was reading his bible. I think it is hard to witness this day and age because no one wants to listen to you they are so caught up in wordly things and ways that they think their way is right and our way is a phase.

[Creationist2004]

I led my brother to Christ. He was never an athiest, but he didn't think a lot about God either. If you know what i mean.

Also, at Christian Union we had a day when we invited guests to come and watch a video about 4 men who had been saved by Christ.
We only got a few, but my best friend was one of them. And although he's not a Christian (yet) he wants to come to Christian Union with me now.
Iam hoping he will turn to the Lord, and be saved. :)

[elivi]

I do not think I have ever lead anyone to Jesus. I am more than happy to share my faith when someone asks but otherwise am too shy. I think I miss out on a lot that way but don't know how to change my thinking. I always assume the people around me are hostile to Christianity until they demonstrate otherwise...I pray that God continues to work on my heart and mind and make me bolder!

[Glorianna]

I am always trying to. But ultimately it's up to the person and God, not me.

[357magnum]

I don't believe in chance. I do believe that Almighty God gives all of his children opportunities to help the lost. I'm convinced that HE either sends the lost to us or sends us to the lost.



It's difficult to gain confidence in witnessing because you may never know whether the person you witnessed to accepted Christ or not. For this reason, it is important to always realize that sharing the Gospel of the Grace of God is never wasted. Faith comes from hearing the Word of God, so share the Gospel of the Grace of God whenever God gives you the opportunity.

357

[mle]

Yes, my hubby, yippeeee!!!!

[jeshohaia]

It is a part of my faith so I witness.

[Big C]

Yes, GOD has given me the privilage of leading others to accepting CHRIST! I must say, there is little else that can compare (for me at least) than this experience. After all, that's what we're commissioned to do...spread the gospel through word and action, thus shinning as a becon of truth and light. (aaaaaaaaaaah)

[rubberduckie]

That's great Big C. It is one of my earnest prayers, but I have never personally led one to Christ, and I feel ashamed because of it. I know I shouldn't, but I really would like to lead someone to the Lord.

[JCis4Me]

I have been fortunate to harvest a few people. It was not on my on. God put in position at teh right time and moment. I feel we need to share the Good News of Christ and spread seeds and water the seeds as much as possible. Getting the opportunity to Harvest some was a great blessing.


JCis4Me

[violetstar]

Does a little 8 year old girl count?

[weezyjenn]

There was a woman next to me in church, and when they did an alter call..the lord spoke to me and told me to ask her if she wanted me to go up with her and we did! She said the prayer and gave her life to Jesus...everyone in the congregation thought we were old friends, but the truth is we had only just met in the parking lot!

[ego licet visum]

i hope not

[JW youth]

I have been out witnessing a lot, our position of love is to share The Bible and tell of the good news.

Isn't it Jehovah that draws them? I think so.

I once read that if everyone had a streak down their backs to denote if GOD had drawn them or not, we would spend all our time lifting shirts....since I cant do that I tell everyone I can about Jesus and why he came

James

[TheMainException]

I led some people to church once, does that count?

[rua2j33]

I have talked to alot of people about Christ. I do not know if any of them have accepted Him. I guess I have a problem with follow-through.

[Dive]

I'm fourtunate enough to have led two people to Christ and I must say, it feels great to know that a friend will now recieve salvation.

[CZzyzx41]

When I met my wife back in our Junior High days she had never really heard much of Christ other than what some of her friends told her. She didn't believe when I began dating her, but after some long serious discussions she came to know and believe in Christ. We attended the local Free Will Baptist church for a while and eventually both converted to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I talk to a lot of co-workers, friends, family, etc about my beliefs and perhaps some of them have come to accept Christ as the savior because of something I said but I cannot be sure of that. I know of at least one that through my own testimony and mission has come to believe in Christ, but I think we all come to our own understanding. We all really convert ourselves but we can be introduced by others and I think that's the role I played with my wife (then girlfriend).

[Michael713]

I've never prayed the prayer of salvation with anyone.

But I have definitley talked, discussed, even argued with people about Jesus Christ.

So, I may have swayed someone before.

[pimorton]

I had the priviledge of leading my two oldest sons to Christ at home. But my third boy's salvation experience was the most memorable to me, and I feel I can say I had a part in it as well.
My church was presenting an Easter musical for which I had written a drama script and the choir had selected music we had on hand to go along with it. It was called "You Are There," as it drew heavily on the old Walter Cronkite television program by the same name in which Cronkite supposedly went back in time to interview historic personalities during the historic events associated with them. In this musical we had people "transported" from the audience onto the stage to participate in the events of Passion week.
After the trial before Pilate, Jesus is taken off stage. Then a soldier goes up the aisle, through the audience, and grabs a guy out of the audience. They make him carry the cross down the aisle, whipping him and mocking him as the Bible records they did to Jesus. When the cross is in place, the man is laid down on it and the soldiers prepare to nail him to it. Just then, Jesus, bloody from scurging, steps in, takes the man's hand to lift him from the cross and lies down in his place. The crucifixion then follows the normal course, with the rescued man singing "Amazing Love."
Benjamin, who was four at the time, was so moved by the substitution he went forward for the altar call.

[angelnstix]

I try to in my own subtle ways..I do not like to be pushy about it.

[Razorbuck]

1 Cor. 3:7- So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

I am amazed at the variety of replies to this all important question. This is what we do, this is who we are! How can anyone who claims the name of our beloved Saviour NOT witness, lead, guide? This was the commission given to all of us who are disciples of the risen Christ!

Matthew 28:19-20




Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: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.

[Goat Girl]

I wasn't really sure how you put it, "Have you ever led someone to Christ". Christ has led me to someone so that I could tell them about him, but I believe that Christ does the "leading" part. Our job is just to tell people about Him and share our testamony.

[signwonder]

When we remain in Christ (according to John the 17th chapter) we can do nothing but produce fruit for His kingdom. A small baby apple tree does not produce fruit until it matures. Babies, Children and Teenagers were not yet meant to produce until maturity. For those that have yet to win souls to Christ I want to encourage you to grow in Him through talking to Him and reading His word. Finally one day when you are mature enough you will produce some fruit and have enough still within yourself that you can nurture both yourself and your new fruit to maturity. :-) (It has been babes in Christ that have caused lots of problems in the kingdom through thier immaturity.)

[stodgman]

Finally one day when you are mature enough you will produce some fruit and have enough still within yourself that you can nurture both yourself and your new fruit to maturity. :-) (It has been babes in Christ that have caused lots of problems in the kingdom through thier immaturity.)

I would refer back to 1Cor3:7 and then to John 9:25
He replied, "Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!"

Yes, baby Christians cause all kinds of problems. They also can be some of His finest evangelists. They are unafraid and unhindered in their love and thankfulness and they often let EVERYONE know it.

It is a shame that such "babies" evangelize more than mature Christians.

[brinny]

You got a point there. Jesus chose 'babes' as His apostles. There was a reason for that. I'd rather a 'babe' in Christ come up to me if I was an unbeliever than someone who was not natural and spontaneous in their approach to me. C'mon, people can see right through a sham or insincerity or a 'plan' to add them to a list of statistics. Gimme a break.

[Nevada77]

No not yet. Although I am a fairly new christian. I have invited and am going to continue invitind non-believers to my up coming baptism. I hope that I will open the door to their hearts in doing this.
Help me pray for their salvation :groupray:

Nevada :angel:

[Moros]

I wouldn't know.

[k]

voted "Eh, I don't understand" The option that would have been appropriate for me personally was not an option. "I" will never be able to lead anyone to Christ, ever. It is only, and I mean ONLY the Holy Spirit that lives inside of me that is capable of such a God-loving feat and miracle. Yes, God has used me to lead people to accepting Christ as their savior, Lord, and best friend. But, it was never me, always Christ.

Peace

[pcwilkins]

Only God can..."No man can come unto me, except the Father draw him."

Peter

[Hisbygrace]

It is a wonderful and humbling experience to have God use you as a vessel for His message. I was so scared the first time that I told someone about the gospel of Jesus the Christ. I could hear my own voice shaking, then suddenly it wasn't me talking anymore. Though it was my body and voice being use, it were as if I had been taken out of the picture. The voice I heard was peaceful and confident and the message it gave never grows boring. I have never been an out-spoken person, more likely I would be consider by most an introvert, but when you turn it all over to God He can use all of you. Have a wonderful day. YSIC, Hisbygrace

[yashuaskid]

Have you ever brought someone to Christ? Led them through the sinner's prayer?
We should be doing what we can to save our brothers and sisters.

[Mrs. Matt Dally]

All the people I know, and all my friends are already Christians, so...

[ego licet visum]

I hope I never have and never will.

[night2day]

Working faith within a person's heart and leading them to Christ as their Lord and Savior from sin, death, and Hell is the Holy Spirit's task, no one else's.

We're only called to spread the Gospel.

[okiemommy26]

never but i would like to

[meebs]

never but i would like to
ditto. :sigh:

i'd be happy if i could help one person to God... ;)

[Neal]

I'm sure I've led some people on their way, and I may have played a part in them coming to know of Christ's work... so yeah, I probably just pointed them in the right direction one way or another... but I'm going to show them what "being saved" is about and let them do it themselves (or rather, let God do it to them).

[greetwell]

If the question had been have you ever taken anyonme away from Christ, in that case I'd have said, Hell yeah!

[GodFlute2]

I've never led someone to God, but I have made a diference in some lives because my witnessing.

[chris714ndud3]

Directly, never. I pray that God would give me the opportunity.

But indirectly, I have once. I was talking on AIM with a friend when she told me that her friend was online with her and was asking to pray the prayer of salvation. My friend told me she blanked out on what to say, so I told her what to tell her friend to get saved.

[Palatka44]

A few times outright. However I hope that the life I live and the walk I walk is constantly leading someone to Christ.

[Palatka44]

If the question had been have you ever taken anyonme away from Christ, in that case I'd have said, Hell yeah! How can you say such a thing? Shame on you.:mad:

[Topaz]

The most I've ever done was lift someone sagging in the faith. Then I found mine lacking, but it has become a very slow recovery.

[Zoomer]

My husband

[Roxa]

Never - but I would like to

[k]

If the question had been have you ever taken anyonme away from Christ, in that case I'd have said, Hell yeah!
For whatever reasons you may have to think God abandoned us, it should not encourage pleasure from someone else's pain. It actually reminds me of the cliche "misery loves company."

No matter our Faith, it should always be woven in Love.

[ClaireZ]

I led some people to church once, does that count?
Of course it does. Actually one of the easiest ways to lead people to Christ at your age is to take them to youth activities and such at church. They come for the fun stuff, make friends, and get saved. I used to invite people to stuff at church and to a Christian coffeehouse I used to go to at your age all the time.

[dulcinea]

Frequently, although I rarely lead them in an organized prayer. I find prayer works best when it comes from the heart, not from rote memorization.

My call is to reach out to those who, at some point or another, have been rejected by Christians. You wouldn't believe how many there are out there. They're sometimes hard to befriend - some of them don't trust me for months or for years (for example, it took me almost 2 years to befriend the neighbor after she found out I was a Christian). Some are so desperate for a Christian to actually love them, to tell them that Jesus isn't like how He has been presented to them, that it's easy to become their friend. But I don't befriend them because I see them as projects. I befriend them because I truly want to be a friend. I have a lot of friends who aren't Christians; have some friends who were Christians but needed encouragement; and have some friends who weren't Christians when we first became friends but are now.

So far for this year, exactly 16 of the people I have worked with, or helped, or befriended, or whatever, either made a decision to follow Christ, or have decided to rededicate their lives to Christ. Most of them were people I met through the food pantry at which I volunteer.

Fertile ground if you are willing to put in the time, effort, and love; and to treat people with respect, dignity, and understanding.

[faith renewal]

I said never because I don't have any power. Only God can bring people to Him. I believe that God has used me in the past to help people, but I have never been the one responsible for someone's salvation.

[SaintGeorge]

I've lead a few to Christ, and one away from Him.:(

[Utah Knight]

i have led many to christ it is part of our jobs as christains

[ScottishJohn]

Taking a convert through the sinners prayer, and leading someone to Christ are two different things. If we are serious about our Christianity, then every day we should be witnessing and planting seed to everyone we meet. No one Christian is ever responsible for leading someone else to Christ - that person is a complex mix of past experiences all of which have led them to the critical poin where they make a commitment, and there will may many other Christians involved in that activity.

Most of all to claim that you 'led someone to Christ' denies the holy spirit its place in all of this - we are nothing without the spirit - unless the spirit moves noone is converted.

[reformedfan]

some plant, some water, God makes the growth happen; you could witness to someone today that converts 65 years from today, doesn't make you less in the chain of events, so anyone that's witnessed to anyone has the potential to say yup.
(& don't forget witnessing to your kids!)

[elm0]

Taking a convert through the sinners prayer, and leading someone to Christ are two different things. If we are serious about our Christianity, then every day we should be witnessing and planting seed to everyone we meet. No one Christian is ever responsible for leading someone else to Christ - that person is a complex mix of past experiences all of which have led them to the critical point where they make a commitment, and there will may many other Christians involved in that activity.

Most of all to claim that you 'led someone to Christ' denies the holy spirit its place in all of this - we are nothing without the spirit - unless the spirit moves noone is converted.

Correct, which is part of the reason I said no. The other part is because the OP said: "Led them through the sinner's prayer?" I've never led anyone through the sinner's prayer, that privilege has always been someone else's, I have just been as good an example as possible, which is all God has asked me to be so far.

[byfaith1965]

I have dedicated my marriage to learning as much as I possibly can and through loving and trying to be a good example so I can lead my husband to Christ, but I understand that I may not be the one to do it. Thats ok. Just as long as he gets there. My desire has taught me tons and has made it possible for me to help others though my desire to help him.

[Neenie]

I have led one person to christ through debate.

[AliceSOBEstudent]

I have led my husband to Christ. There are many others with whom I have shared the gospel using biblical evangelism. I have never had anyone else repent and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior in front of me but hopefully God has used me to help them get to that point. I never have and never will lead anyone in the "sinner's prayer" as I believe it (along w/ "asking Jesus into your heart") to be a wholly unscriptural concept which sets people up for a false conversion.

[purpleunicorn_Andi]

I am not sure if I have or not to be honest... I have talked to people about my beliefs, and told them what I felt God was laying on my heart for them. I know I have occassionally helped a depressed friend by just listening (reading) what they have to say, and let God lead me in my responses

[maylu_roll]

Yeah, several people. Take miroku_kazaana for instance. Just chat to her and ull find out I led her to Christ!

[Illuminite]

Not really,I haven't had the chance to be around anyone that isn't already with HIM.

[freyajem]

There was no box for me to tick so I ticked "Eh....."

I have one person I talk with but not able to convince. Trying needed to be a choice.

[otter272]

Indirectly.


I invited a friend of mine from work (who was a believer) to my church one night and then continued to "pester" him about getting his wife to come with him.
Finally, she started coming, and a few months later, she was led to Christ and baptized.

[Yamialpha]

Unfortunately no. I've brought atheists closer to the belief in God by showing them scientific miracles that point to the existence of a Creator, but I've never led anyone to salvation. I'm working on my mother, though, so please pray for me.

[AvgJoe]

Never have, but would sure love to.

[ServantOrion]

Eh, I don't understand. I live my life and hope that people will get saved by that. I tell people what I believe, but I believe that only the Holy Spirit can lead someone to God. I would never take the Credit for His work.

[one way]

Once. She went to church, but didn't realise she needed to be saved, so I led her in a prayer.

[RedneckAngel]

"Never Have Really Been Put In A Situation Like That":)




:amen:Let Me HEar Ya:amen:

[london boy]

yes, my sister

[Scholar in training]

Never... I think I may have caused a few people to rethink their beliefs, but I've never personally led someone through a prayer or seen them turn to God after my witness to them. I used to be a terrible witness; I'm learning the ropes as I go.

[Yitzchak]

It does seem that it should happen much more often.

[Kathy]

Working on it everyday... :)


Kathy

[New_Found_Faith]

Once. A friend of a friend was going to kill herself, so my friend made her call me. Thank God I could help.

[OsirisAir]

Some people tried, but my atheistic views stood out strong.

[angelfizz]

25th May 2005 08:06 AMRedneckAngel"Never Have Really Been Put In A Situation Like That":) um hello>? we are given opportunities all the time to tell others of Christ! Like every time you talk to them>? the question is, are you game enough to tell them about your belief>

[all4more]

Yes, I have once. I brought my best friend to God, she had no religion previously and I'm so happy to see that she now has a healthy relationship with God. Whatever obstacle that I come across, I will overcome it with the help of God even if it means striving and using everything I've got, to help bring my friends to him.

[someone_here]

my friend was going through a rough patch so i took her to one of my youth socials then she started coming but then her parents split up and she turned away again

[alivingprayer]

I led a few people to Christ on my missions trip to West Virginia last year. It was really amazing.

[mycatspice]

I've helped more Christians in their walk than I have helped non-christians know the good news. This is something that I need to improve on.

[smnthncry]

Everybody, I am warning you... This is going to be probably one of the longest posts I am ever going to write...

I think that I have brought my mother closer to CHRIST... But I also think that that is because me and my brother have been going to church for like the past six years without ever complaining about having to go... because she did not want us to go for the first five years... But we still went... And then she gave up and said that she did not care if we went or not... So we went because we wanted to... Now my mother is having her own kind of church in the evenings and is kind of getting to the point where she can talk about what she has been reading with me and my brother... my sister and other brother were going with us to church for a while... But they quit going, because they did not believe that GOD could have done anything, like creating the world or any of that stuff... I think that they are athiest or something like that...

That is my big spewl... Hope it wasn't to long for anyone... If it wasn't do not hesitate to ask me more about my family or anything...

[encouraging loves animals]

i mention to a young girl, that i really cared for her, i think i only told her once that i am A CHRISTIAN!, she told me a couple of weeks later she attended planet shakers! she ended up commiting her life to christ.

[squirrelz_15]

I have a few times because I used to go out on evangelism!

[Hobo[IG leader]]

I love evangelism! (this could be because i love being right, which is bad. But it's good anyway) Only on Friday I pretty solidly convinced someone who was quite an atheist (in all fairness, he was just misinformed) to check out Christianity fully! All done by nicely proving the resurrection and showing that it isnt just a matter of faith...

Actually bring someone to Christ? hmmm....not too sure. i've helped before but not entirely my doin no.

[jacko50]

i have shown someone the way once. i dont believe it was my doing, i believe it was God working through me because i am a very close friend of that person. i prayed for that person while they were going through a really rough point in her life. the next day my prayer was answered and she found happiness. she came to me asking if i prayed for her and i told her that i did. she then said that she believes that there is a God, who worked a mirical in her life.

that made me undescribably happy :D:D:D:D and every time i think of this, a tear comes to my eye and i smile.

[~abc-xyz~]

']I love evangelism! (this could be because i love being right, which is bad. But it's good anyway) Only on Friday I pretty solidly convinced someone who was quite an atheist (in all fairness, he was just misinformed) to check out Christianity fully! All done by nicely proving the resurrection and showing that it isnt just a matter of faith...

Actually bring someone to Christ? hmmm....not too sure. i've helped before but not entirely my doin no.ive tried to just be a christian through my actions, without preaching to people if i can help it; i believe that it actually goes against the cause of the gospel when people proclaim christ, but dont do what he says

[A New Dawn]

I voted once, but in reality, I was only the vehicle the Lord used.

(And our church doesn't have a sinner's prayer, but it was no less real.)

[lgintrnj]

ive planted seeds that have helped a few people, but not sure if God harvested them yet

[Godslilgurlalways]

Yes but I feel it's more of God putting the words in my mouth:)

[californiadreamin]

yes, a few times but it was always with the Holy Spirit's leading.

[cubanito]

Only one, outside whatever influence I may have had on my children. It is so difficult to get anyone to really consider questions of Truth in any significant way

[Angeldove97]

Once... my friend Adam Till a few years ago. ^_^

[gal4God]

A few times

[PaladinGirl]

I don't believe that the sinner's prayer saves you so no I haven't. But I have witnessed to people before. :) Whether or not they made a commitment to God, I don't know. But God knows whether they did or not. :)

[Swede]

Yes I have been a tool of God like this once I think :)

[runner_for_jc]

I think i led one of my friends to Christ but i know for a fact ive made(with the Lord's Help) some people at least closer to Christ! :clap:

[runner_for_jc]

No, whatever is in the LORD'S plan. I am available, but I am equally happy having someone else do it. I don't want to take credit for anything. Our "work" is PATHETIC compared to Christ's. All we do is tell what He did.
:amen:

[handmaiden97]

well only once or twice one on one, but I have been part of helping ot lead someone to christ in a group conversation and been a part of preacheing services where several come too know Jesus

[meh]

I honestly don't know. Hopefully something I've said to someone or talks we've had have led them to Christ.

[HaNeulDanashrii]

Just once for now...but i talked with lots of people about the Lord. So hopefully i will meet more people who are ready to make that step..

[diana_ch]

:sigh:

I must confess, I have not been the best of witnesses. Too may times i've been silent.
I often fear rejection. I know the Lord is working on me with this.
:pray:
Please pray, that the Lord will strengthen me. that he may show me the right opportunities, and cast away my fear.

Thanks

To your fear of rejection => we are more than conquerors
To your lack of strenght => you can do ALL things in Christ who strengthens you
To casting away your fear => for you have not been given a spirit of fear, but of a sound mind
I declare all of Gods promises over your life, you step out in faith and watch the amazing power of Christ work out in front of your eyes in such a way that you've never seen before!!! :amen:

[Followers4christ]

Have you ever brought someone to Christ? Led them through the sinner's prayer?


Yes.As a missionary you get to meet alot of people and preach the love of our Lord Jesus Christ to them.I find it disturbing that most christians just sit at home and never preach the love of Christ to anyone.I would encourage anyone to just take a few hours a day and go door to door and preach about the love of our savior Jesus Christ.God Bless

[Christian_Babe234]

I have helped three people get saved.
The first 1 was when she was four years old.
The second 1 when she was five years old.
The third 1 last night she is about fourteen.
I think she is fourteen anyway. I cannot remember how old the girl is.:P ^_^

[Gukkor]

Not as far as I know, though who knows what influence my interactions may have or have had on others?

[DUSTINtheCHRISTIAN]

I did it once.

[chadders]

I have to say no and I'm not sure I would like to. I like to let people develop at their own pace. Either way Droobie didn't have that option so I selected Eh? :P. But That is what I would have picked.

[chadders]

I am also newly converted to christianity (from being Agnostic) so naturally I would not have let someone to christ yet. But I have been let :P.

[svl3p]

I've led several ppl to Christ, however, mostly on missions trips so I have no idea as to what kind of follow-up these ppl received.

It's an awesome feeling, and one of extreme hope for the ppl you're witnessing to

[ChrisCountryGirl]

Never, but I would like to lead someone to Christ

[lyonguard]

Have you ever brought someone to Christ? Led them through the sinner's prayer?
It's wonderful to lead a person out of the kingdom of darkness into God's kingdom!

[shazabella]

I am also newly converted to christianity (from being Agnostic) so naturally I would not have let someone to christ yet. But I have been let :P.

Can i take partial credit for that ?

I have brought my mum and sis to the lord and now with a friend's help have brought chadders to the lord.

- Shaz

[Gukkor]

Can i take partial credit for that ?

I have brought my mum and sis to the lord and now with a friend's help have brought chadders to the lord.

- Shaz

Keeping score, eh? Kidding, kidding.:P

[shazabella]

Keeping score, eh? Kidding, kidding.:P
:P

lol they were all this year actually but i know there are so many more people to be converted

- Shaz

[healy]

I've not yet,nope.

[Scholar in training]

If I had converted someone, I wouldn't know it unless that person told me.

[HOLYROLLER71]

Yes I have,it is a wonderful feeling knowing that you have brought someone to the Lord,knowing that they will have a paradise,all the praise goes to the Lord.

[barbaraclarke]

Just once I tend to sow seeds and disciple

[CavFan]

I don't think I've ever led anyone to Christ as far as praying the Sinner's prayer with them. I think I have helped plant seeds in people's hearts through various ministries though.

[FreeSpiritFaith921]

i meant to click no. you see, we dont lead people to christ, christ leads people to him through us sometimes. Dont take credit for God's work.

[Gukkor]

i meant to click no. you see, we dont lead people to christ, christ leads people to him through us sometimes. Dont take credit for God's work.

Simply saying that you did something isn't necessarily taking credit for it.:scratch:

[plum]

One person that I know of... but some would say he was never saved because he lives a denying lifestyle. that is up to G-d.

And I don't know about anytone else. Let G-d be the conductor of that orchestra

[On_Fire_4_God_Gurl]

No

[krys4ever]

Yes, I have.

[Kirkhaven]

Several times.

[JeyJack]

I love when I can tell them about Jesus Christ, and they are interested..but when they're touched,God led them to Him,not me ;)

[HeartCandy416]

i was lead to Christ through a wise and amazing young man..
and the salvation of God's word saved my life..
so i will work as a fisher of men every day im here on earth..

[Raydar]

Have you ever brought someone to Christ? Led them through the sinner's prayer?
Yes as often as possble. Did they accept it all the time? No

[pumanator]

It's tough to point ppl to Him when there are so many that act in a hypocritical manner...the scripture of "don't give them the opportunity to blaspheme His name" is not paid much attention

[tred]

I put "No, but I would like to".

But I do have to say that I might not have been the person who prayed with them or actually guided someone but I am sure that I have been influential in some peoples decisions to accept Christ.

[Lake]

If I have it was not purposely,but just by doing and being a Christian.