You Can’t Convince People Into the Kingdom (You Need the Holy Spirit)

What if God doesn’t show up when you step out? What if you pray and nothing happens? What if you get it wrong? In this episode of Evangelism Is Easy, Pastor Matt Wakefield breaks down the truth most believers learn the hard way: You can’t convince people into the Kingdom — evangelism requires Holy Spirit empowerment. This conversation will reshape how you think about spiritual gifts outside the church walls — “in the wild” — where real dependence, humility, and love-driven risk unlock authority. In this episode, we cover: •Why self-confidence can quietly replace dependence on the Spirit •The difference between “easy” outreach vs. unreached contexts (Japan) •The real way gifts grow: repetition + resistance •How to handle the fear: “What if I get it wrong?” •Why obedience matters even when you don’t see results (the healing you didn’t witness) •The “swing the bat” mindset — missing isn’t failure, not swinging is •Why love is the goal and gifts are simply tools •How desperation isn’t hype — it’s realizing you have nothing without God Take Action (don’t just listen): Pause for 30 seconds and pray: “Holy Spirit, help me this week. Give me Your love for people, and make me bold.” Then step out. You won’t grow until you go. If this encouraged you, like, comment, and share — and most importantly: share Jesus.