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Sharing With Confidence

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you know that God uses ordinary people like you and me to point others to Christ? Opportunities to share our faith are literally all around us. With a few simple tools, we can speak the Gospel with confidence and develop passion for those who do not yet know Him. One of the keys to sharing your faith with confidence is simply to being yourself. Keep the conversation friendly. Ask questions about their spiritual life and what gives them the most meaning. Take time to listen and understand where they are struggling. And share your story about how you came to know Jesus and what difference it’s made it your life. People love stories, and your story is interesting because it is unique. This will also help them understand the transforming power of the Gospel in your life and how a relationship with Jesus can impact them too. All these ways help us share our faith boldly and lovingly with others. To learn more about sharing the Gospel with confidence, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Giving What We’re Given

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The Bible teaches us that everything we possess has come to us because God gave it to us. First Corinthians 4:7 says, “What do you have that you did not receive?  And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?” Our responsibility with our possessions is to use them as God’s stewards — using them, that is, as He would Himself. In Acts 2, we see a picture of the early church selling their property and possessions to make sure that any need was met. They had open hands and hearts with all that they owned. This is an expression of Christian fellowship in the church: sharing what we possess. And as we do, we receive opportunities to point others to the One who gave us everything in the first place—our Savior, Jesus Christ. What are some ways you can give what God has given you? For more on growing in your walk with God, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

In Spirit and Truth

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
When it comes to worshipping God, our heart matters. Our worship in a community of believers will only be as beneficial as our attitudes are sincere. Scripture gives us numerous "attitude checkpoints" by which we can examine our hearts to make certain that we are ready for worship. John wrote in John four that "a time [...]has now come when true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks." And if the Spirit is in us, He will convict us and grow us as we worship God through Him. Our humble cry should be, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Our humble, joyful, attentive attitudes in worship matter to God. So as we meet together with our church this weekend, let's come with the right attitude and worship our amazing Lord in Spirit and truth. For more on growing, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Pray the Word

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Jesus was hungry. He had been in the wilderness for forty days without eating a single thing. At the height of His physical weakness, the enemy crept close to Him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” That was the first of three temptations Jesus fought against that day. But He answered confidently with the Scripture, "It is written: ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.'" Jesus was victorious by knowing the Word of God and hiding it in His heart. So let me encourage you today—make a habit in your life to memorize Scripture and then pray them. The Bible is living and breathing and active in our lives. And it doesn't just change our lives, it can be used to change the lives of those around us! Hide God's Word in your heart. For more on prayer and sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

God Speaks

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The Bible is the most widely distributed book—and also the least read. There are millions of professing believers who have not yet discovered the joy and spiritual benefits of digging deeply into the Word of God. It is an inexhaustible treasure trove of wisdom. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation, the God of the Bible is the God who speaks. And He uses His Word as a primary means to do so in our lives. So, if we are not seeking to hear God's voice through reading the Bible, we are missing out on some major growth in our Christian walk. Today is the day to begin growing in this area! Let's open God's Word and listen to what He has to say. And as we grow, let's always be mindful to share with others what God is doing in our lives. This can open the door to spiritual conversations where we can share the Good News of the Gospel. For more resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Who Is In My Community

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"But who is my neighbor?" Do you remember the story Jesus told of the Good Samaritan? He told this parable to emphasize that anyone can be your neighbor. It's your job to show the love of God to anyone you meet. So who is your neighbor? Well, who’s in your community? You could be thinking that you're not involved enough to know, but you may be more connected than you think. Do you have a gym you go to? Or a book club? Perhaps there’s a coffee shop that you frequent? Well, those people at the gym, in your club, and at that coffee shop all need to know about God’s amazing gift of salvation! So, what can you do to better represent Him and share the Gospel with those around you? Ask God to open your eyes to the community He’s placed around you and ask for opportunities to share with them the love of Jesus Christ. For resources to help you get started, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

The Making of a Mentor

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What is spiritual multiplication, and why is it important? In 2 Timothy 2:2, Paul writes, "And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to train others..." When we share the Gospel and disciple others, we start this important multiplication process. Our spiritual journey isn't finished when we come to know Christ as our Savior. In fact, it’s only the beginning! And it is our responsibility and privilege to tell others the Gospel and help them spiritually grow in their walk. And as more and more believers come to faith in Christ and then grow in their relationship with Him, they too will take up the call of sharing with and discipling others. The old saying goes, "Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime." It is better to train a soul-winner than to merely win a soul! It changes everything. Learn more about at www.sharelife.today.

Invest Your Time

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Businessman Harvey Mackay famously wrote, "Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back." You know, the Word of God tells us the very same thing throughout its many books—that time is precious and should be used wisely. The Author of Time has given us each moment to be used for a purpose. So let me ask you, what are you spending your time on? If you've put your trust in Jesus, one day you’re going to have eternity to spend with Him. But there’s one thing very important that you can't do any more for His kingdom, and that is to share the Gospel with a person who doesn't yet know Him. Let's invest our time in someone else's eternity and start sharing our faith today! Don't wait a moment longer. For more resources on how to do that, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.

The Great Commission’s Focus

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The focus of Jesus’ Great Commission is not in making converts, but rather in making disciples.  This was the mark of His ministry on earth, and this is the mark of the mentors we need in the Church today. So, please don't hear me wrong. It is absolutely vital that we share our faith and that everyone gets an opportunity to hear the Gospel. But once they do make a decision to give their life to Christ, we want to equip and disciple them as a new believer. We can't just leave them were they're at and carry on with our lives! It's important for us to give the new believer a track to run on — as Paul modeled for us throughout the New Testament when he encourages believers to run the race and keep the faith. We have the privilege of being disciple-makers across the generations. And it starts with our willingness to share the Gospel. For more resources to help you get started in sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s share life dot today.

Make the Connection

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
If you’ve made the decision to ask Jesus to be your Savior and Lord, let me ask you…how did you first hear about Jesus? More than likely, it was because someone talked to you about Him—who He is and what He did on the cross to forgive us of our sins! Whether it was a family member, a friend, a pastor, or even a stranger, someone made a connection with you so you could hear the Gospel. It may have been even several people throughout your life who helped you make the important decision to put your faith in Jesus. Did you know? In a study we did with Lifeway Research, 66% of Americans say they are open or very open to having a conversation about the Christian faith with a friend. Let's be open to sharing the hope of the Gospel and ask the Holy Spirit to give us the opportunity to share it with others. For resources to help you get started, visit us at www.sharelife.today.