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The Fear of God or of Man

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Do you ever fear what others might think of you? Does it impact your decisions or what you talk about? You know, Hebrews 13:6 says, “We can confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?’” Jesus told us Himself before He ascended into heaven that He will be with us always, even to the end of the age. And we can take Him at His Word. There is no competition— the fear of what others may say or do to us should pale in comparison to the reverential fear and awe that we have for our Savior and Lord. Let our anthem be the same as Paul’s: to live is Christ; to die is gain. You know, there’s too little time that we have here on this earth not to share the Gospel with others! So the question is: will we? Or will we give in to our fears? For resources to help you in sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Our Biggest Fear

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What's your biggest fear? For some, it's spiders, or the dark, or falling from a high place. But for Christians, there is a great fear in sharing our faith. For some, they just don’t know where to start. Others are afraid of facing difficult questions or simply rejection. You know, we’ve all been there; and unfortunately, many believers never move beyond that fear. The problem is, Satan knows this and often uses fear to keep us from sharing the Gospel. But let me encourage you to take that step in faith. Ask God to give you courage. Pray that He will open a door for you to share His love with another person. God loves to prepare people’s hearts to hear the Good News, and He is waiting for people willing to step out in faith and speak for Him. God uses ordinary people just like you and me to point others to Christ. So let's put our fears aside, and let’s learn how to share! For resources on how you can do that, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

June’s Real Fear

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The night the tree fell on her house, June was afraid; but her greatest fear was that she would not be good enough to get into Heaven. When Bill and a volunteer clean-up crew showed up at June’s house, she was overjoyed. She told Bill how she had taken refuge in the bedroom as she heard the tree crashing on the roof. Sensing the opportunity, Bill asked her if she knew for certain that she’d be with God in Heaven someday. Well, her answer was, “No.” She was afraid she wasn’t good enough to get there. And, you know, she’s right. None of us are. Bill said, “As I shared the sufficiency of Christ's death and resurrection that paid for her sin, June began to weep openly. God was moving as only He can.” That afternoon, June prayed and asked Jesus Christ to be her Savior and Lord! You know, we never know when the opportunity to share Christ will happen, but it will. Are you prepared? Visit us today at www.sharelife.today.

Conquer Your Fears

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What's keeping you from sharing the Gospel? Are you afraid that people won't take the time to have a Gospel conversation with you? Well, one of the neat things I’ve gotten to see over the years is what we at EE call “Divine Appointments.” The Holy Spirit is already drawing people to Himself, and when we step out in faith to share the Gospel, we get to be part of it. And people are open. In fact, they are looking for hope! And God promises He’ll be with us. In Matthew 9:35, Jesus said, "The harvest is plentiful", and two thousand years later, it remains true. There are people around us every day that God has specifically placed so that we can share with them. And God’ll take our fears and turn them around for His glory. So don't let your fears keep you from witnessing to others, the Lord will provide the opportunities if you'll only ask! For resources to help you get started in sharing your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Real Fear

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
As we continue our series called “The Real Real,” let me ask you…what do you think a real fear of God is? Well for many, I think it may be misunderstood as fearing a vengeful God who will punish them for any toe that they place out of line. But the Bible tells us something different. In fact, the book of Proverbs describes the fear of the Lord as “the beginning of knowledge.” Now, why would that be? Well, Scripture describes our amazing Heavenly Father as ever-present in times of trouble, patient so that all who would turn to Him in faith have a chance to do so, and a gentle, loving Shepherd who seeks after the lost. A fear of the Lord is a reverence for Who He is—our perfect, majestic, omnipotent God. And in our reverence, we can celebrate knowing that He has made a way for us to have a relationship with Him through Jesus. Learn how to share the Gospel with others by visiting us at www.sharelife.today.

What Is Love?

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
To begin to love your neighbor as yourself, you need to ask something very important: what love is! The Bible tells us, "This is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." That kind of true love is unconditional, sacrificial, full of grace and forgiveness, and makes an effort to bridge the gap. In Christ's case, His goal was to both show us what true love is as well as to reconcile us to God. He did it by dying a gruesome death on the cross for our sins He didn't deserve it nor needed to do it for Himself, but His great love for us kept him nailed to that cross. He died and rose again, and is now in Heaven offering this free gift of eternal life for all who would believe. So let's follow in our Lord's footsteps. And let's unconditionally love those around us by sharing Jesus' love with them. For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

God’s Great Love

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
When Jesus shared the parable of the Prodigal Son, He told us of a strained relationship between a kind Father and his wayward son. Ultimately, the Father welcomed his son back with open arms! Romans 5:10 says “For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!” You see, that's the Father’s great love. He loved us so much, that He sent His one and only Son from Heaven to die on a cross in our place. We were reconciled through Jesus. So, what can we do to love others as God has loved us? Well, where were you in life when you first came to Christ? Do you know anyone else in that same place who needs to hear about His great love? Ask God to give you opportunities to share the Gospel of reconciliation and love! Want to know more about sharing your faith? Well, visit us at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

True Love

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Happy Valentine's Day! Whether you celebrate this day of love or not, it is a great opportunity to ask those around you, "What would you say true love is?" You’ll get many answers in return and an opportunity to ask them, "Can I tell you about how I have found the greatest love I have ever experienced?" This can lead to a spiritual conversation where you can share your testimony of when you received Christ and understood God’s love. His love is different from human affection because it is unconditional, sacrificial, and never-ending. It also never fails. He showed it clearly through sending His only Son to earth to live the perfect life we couldn't and die in our place. Through His sacrifice, we have an opportunity to accept what He has done and be forgiven of all of our sins. What an amazing gift! And He offers it to all who would believe. So who can you share God’s love with today? For more on the Gospel and how you can share it, visit www.sharelife.today.

Known by Love

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Here’s a question: what are you known for? Jesus says in John 13:35, "By this all people will know that you’re my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Over and over again, the Bible urges us to love one another. After all, it is the Father's love that compelled Him to make a way for us to be with Him forever in Heaven! I know a guy named Vince who had a heart procedure. Now, can you believe that DURING the procedure he shared the Gospel with the doctors and nurses in the operating room? I mean, talk about a heart for Jesus! What do you think Vince is known for? Well, I'm sure everyone in that operating room can attest to the fact that Vince truly loves Jesus! What a testimony! Now, I challenge you to look for opportunities where you can show your love for others by sharing your faith. Visit www.sharelife.today for tips and resources to help you share your faith. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Real Love

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What is real love? Now, that’s the question that all of humanity has wrestled with. You see, we all need love. In fact, we’re made for it! When God created man and woman, He did so in His own image, and He declared it good. And the Bible tells us over and over about the Father’s love for us. In fact, there’s a hymn you may have heard before that says, “How deep the Father’s love for us; how vast beyond all measure…that He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure.” Jesus told his disciples in John fifteen that “greater love hath no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” Did you know that Jesus—who’s God Himself—not only came to earth, but He died on the cross for our sins in our place? You see, greater love hath no one than this. And Jesus charged us to share His love with others. Learn more about how you can do just that at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.