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Living For Others

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Sami grew up in Beirut, Lebanon, determined to live for himself. He would work hard, make a lot of money, and live life his way. Soon, he was working as a waiter at an international hotel when he met an elderly couple. They were always looking for opportunities to share their faith. After one year of seeing the couple, Sammy finally listened to the Gospel and gave his heart to Christ. His life plan changed. Now, he would live life for others. Sometime later, he met another young man in the hotel lounge. Sami befriended, shared the Gospel with, and helped him to see what his life could be with Christ. That man’s name is Franklin Graham. Today, Sami is now a pastor of a church of around thirty thousand people in Lebanon. What started as an elderly couple simply determined to live for others has led to many thousands, perhaps millions, who have been blessed by what God has done through Franklin and Sammy. Let’s live for others and share our faith. Visit www.sharelife.today.

Making God Proud

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Well Done. Now, those are two words we all want to hear. Whether in this life or eternity with Christ, we want to be told, “I’m proud of you! You did it! Well done!” It is not much different from when my grandchildren try to get my attention and acknowledgment. They could be riding a bike or sliding into a pool, but they always cry out, “Watch me! Watch me, Grandpa!” They want to know that I am seeing what they are doing so, in turn, I can tell them how proud I am of what they have done. Well, I want to encourage you today—God is watching you. He is watching your actions, and one day He will tell you, His precious child, “Well done. I’m so proud of you.” He wants you to live a life full of love and full of Him. And He has given us an incredible purpose—to share the Gospel with all of creation. For resources to help you get started in sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Hearing “Well Done”

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
When you arrive in Heaven, do you want to hear God say, “Well done, good and faithful servant”? Now I know I do! And while we know that God is the “author and finisher of our faith,” the truth is that finishing strong isn’t something that just happens. It has to be worked on. And one way we can finish strong is to share our faith. Because one of the last commands Jesus left us was to “go and preach the gospel with everyone.” So when we share our faith intentionally, we bear eternal fruit. People will give their lives to God. This isn’t just good news for a moment—it is good news for eternity! And praying with others to receive the free gift of eternal life is frankly one of the greatest joys that we, as believers, can experience. So as followers of Christ, the greatest legacy we can leave is to be remembered as those who talked about Jesus and shared the Gospel. For resources to get you started visit www.sharelife.today.

Your Unique Talent

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
James 1:17 says, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father..." Did you know you have a unique talent that you can bring to the body of Christ? It's true—we all have different God-given gifts that are important and can be used for God's Kingdom. And we should use these as faithful servants of God's grace to serve others as Peter reminds us in first Peter chapter four. We were given them for a distinct purpose of bringing glory to God and sharing His love. For example, let’s say you are a great cook, consider using those skills to prepare meals for those going through a difficult time and offer them that’s hope found only in Christ. I knew a sand-sculptor who crafted sculptures related to the Gospel on the beach and stood around to talk to people about them. So whatever God has gifted you with—use it to serve both Him and others. For more resources on how to share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Growing Through Giving

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
For Christians, growth and generosity go hand in hand. Psalm 112:5 tells us, “Good will come to those who are generous...” Well, why do generosity and growth go together? If our aim is to be more like Jesus, well we need to model after His generous nature. He, in fact, is the most giving Person ever to be, for God Himself became a man, lived a perfect life, and died on the cross in payment for our sins. And if we place our trust in Him alone, He gives us the free gift of eternal life. And in Jesus’ ministry on earth, He gave His time to share with and forgive the ones that others spurned: the woman at the well, the lepers, the blind and the lame, and the tax collector Matthew, to name a few. And their lives were eternally changed. So let’s grow to be like Jesus by giving our time and resources so that others might hear the Gospel. For more resources, 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. 1 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 chapter two, 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.

Not A Sacrifice

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Have you ever heard Jesus’ parable of the man who sells all that he has to buy a field? And he does so because he knows there is a treasure hidden in that field. The man in the parable gained the goal of his life. He was not a man to be pitied. He was filled with joy and rich beyond belief. He was satisfied. The point to this parable is that getting the kingdom of Heaven far outweighs anything we have to give up. So the question for us today is this: Are we giving up our lives to serve God? Are we using our time, our talent, our treasure to advance His kingdom? And if so, it’s not a sacrifice on our part. The man in the parable did what he did out of self-interest. And we’re not instructed to give up everything for no gain. In Matthew 6, Jesus tells us to lay up for ourselves treasures in Heaven. So let’s invest in the kingdom and share our faith with others! For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Out Giving God

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"In all of my years of service to my Lord, I have discovered a truth that has never failed and has never been compromised. That truth is that it is beyond the realm of possibilities that one has the ability to out give God. Even if I give the whole of my worth to Him, He will find a way to give back to me much more than I gave." Have you ever heard those words before? They were penned by the famous preacher, Charles Hayden Spurgeon. And his words could not be more true—we cannot out give God! All the treasure of this world is His anyway. And when we start looking at our money as God's, generosity takes a whole new level of meaning. Let me encourage you today to start to seek ways you can give the resources God has given you to further His kingdom here on earth. This is one of the many ways we can use the platforms of our life for His glory. For more, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

A Cloud of Witnesses

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
When thinking about running the race of the Christian life, it helps me to consider the history around me. I sometimes study at an antique desk. The finish is cracked. The corners are rounded. The chair creaks. Some people tell me to get a new desk that doesn’t look so old and outdated, but you know other preachers have used this desk—many very fine preachers. And studying at that desk causes me to consider those that have gone before me. This is kind of what we’re told in Hebrews 12:1 where the writer mentions a “cloud of witnesses,” which were people who were heavily persecuted for the cause of the Gospel. They were beaten, stoned, and sawn in two for their faith. They were people who finished the race, and shared the Gospel passionately to the very end. So let me encourage you today: consider these heroes of the past who have run the race and won. We can do it too! And knowing that can help us finish strong. For more information and encouragement, visit www.sharelife.today.

The Only Day That Counts

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In today’s episode, I’d like to quote Dr. D. James Kennedy, a man who lived His life fully for Jesus. He said, “There is really only one day in the life of anybody that counts. [It] is the day when you stand before Jesus Christ, after death. Either He will look you in the eye and say, ‘Well done, you good and faithful servant’ or He’ll say, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, for I never knew you.’ In between these two extremes, it’s fair to say that He may say to some, ‘Well, you can come in, but I am really disappointed in how poorly you finished.’ Paul tells us that some will be saved, but as through fire. On the Day of Judgment, their works will not stand the test of Christ. They themselves will be saved, but their works will be shown to be wood, hay, and stubble.” Are you prepared for the one day in your life that really counts? Learn more can be by visiting our website at www.sharelife.today.  That’s www.sharelife.today.