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Purpose Through the Great Commission

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you know that God has a very specific purpose for your life? His last command to His disciples should be our first concern—to go and make disciples. However, when we hear this, I think sometimes we convince ourselves that this means that we need to sell all that we have and move to a different country and to be a missionary for Jesus. And while that may be the call for some, what Jesus means is that while we are going through life…we are to make disciples. Whatever we are doing in our day-to-day life, we are to be focused on telling others the Good News. Oliver shared on what’s my story dot org: “I spend time with unbelieving friends weekly at orchestra. I didn't used to put any significance on that time, but now I understand that it has a purpose--I have a Great Commission, and they’re watching me. This informs the way I speak, it informs the way I treat others, and the way I act, and the way I work.” For resources to you share, visit www.sharelife.today.

Commitment At All Cost

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross…” These verses in Hebrews 12 clearly show us our greatest example of commitment at all cost, and that is our Savior Jesus. He endured trials and suffering for the sake our being saved. And we have the great privilege to tell others this wonderful news—that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and purchased eternal life for us. We should be excited to do so! Yes, it can be scary—there can be a cost that comes with sharing the Gospel with others. But Jesus knew there would be a cost and it didn’t stop Him. He laid down His life willingly, and so we should do the same and use our lives to lovingly and boldly share the Gospel with others. For resources to help you get started, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

A Call to Faithfulness

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In Matthew 28:18-20, Jesus gives His disciples the very famous and important Great Commission. This commission extends to us even today: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Christ’s call to action for us is not simply a command; it’s an invitation for all Christ-followers to grow in faith. Through walking in obedience to His last command, we accept the call and faithfully share with others and make disciples. And truly, our Savior deserves our utmost loyalty! Because of His great sacrifice on the cross and His resurrection from the dead, all who put their trust in Him receive the gift of eternal life. And that’s us! In gratitude, let’s be faithful to His call today and tell someone the amazing news of salvation. For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

A Matter of Discipleship

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The focus of the Great Commission is not making converts, but rather making disciples. Well, what does sharing our faith have to do with discipleship? Actually, there’s a direct connection. Someone has told me that he couldn’t share his faith in Christ if he’s not walking the walk. And in that sense, when you’re actively sharing the Gospel, it becomes a discipling ministry on its own for you to grow more like Jesus. But there’s even more to it than that. Bill comes to mind. He was a churchgoer for 56 years of his life, and yet he didn’t have a personal relationship with Christ. Can you imagine, all of those years attending church and missing the main message? Sadly, he’s not alone. But Bill wanted to talk with people about spiritual things. So he learned how to share his faith, and the very thing he was determined to grow in became the door to his own salvation. To learn more about discipleship, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Our Call To Share

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Sometimes, I think that we convince ourselves that no one wants to hear the Gospel or that we would bother people with it. Well, let me tell you a testimony from my own life. We see this happen again and again, week after week as we disciple Christians to share their faith. It was an regular Saturday afternoon, and I took my team to a laundromat. We had some wonderful conversations, and we were about to leave when a white car pulled up. A young man leaned out and cried, "Me next. Do me next!" I wasn’t sure if he actually knew what we wanted to share with him, but when I asked him if he really wanted to hear the Gospel, he said, “Yes, please share it with me!” After telling him about Jesus, he and his 19-year-old girlfriend prayed to receive Christ right there in the laundromat parking lot. God has uniquely fitted us for this time. And all we must do is be willing to share. For resources in how to share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Today Is The Day To Share

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Back in the Midwest, I lived next to a neighbor for five years without ever saying anything about Jesus.  Regardless of what people tell you, it does not get easier sharing the Gospel with someone the longer you know them — it gets harder! Well, our neighbors had been going through a very tough time. I acknowledged what was going on and said, "You know, Jesus can help. He's the most important person in my life and He’s helped me so much." I'll never forget the look. My neighbor said, "You're a liar. I know every important thing about your life. And now you're telling me that Jesus is the most important person to you and you've not mentioned Him? I don't believe you." After I picked myself off the ground, I had to acknowledge that he was right. I started by apologizing. Once he accepted that, I was able to tell him about Jesus, and he gave his life to Christ. Dear friend, don't wait. Share the love of Christ today with those you love. For help in knowing how, visit www.sharelife.today.

The Hour Is Near

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In Romans 13:11, Paul tells us, “Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.” Well, what does it mean when he says, “do this?” In order to know that, we have to go back a few verses to where Paul exhorts the Christians in the church to love one another and to love their neighbors. He calls them to faithfulness and serving fellow believers and their communities. Well truly, we find ourselves in days where commitment to God at that level may cost us something. But I want to encourage you today—it is worth it. When you choose to love others by sharing the Gospel with them, you see lives changed to God’s glory. And the day when Christ returns is coming more quickly than we think. So let’s be faithful to share God’s love with others. For resources to help, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Today is the Day of Salvation

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Seasoned parents and grandparents often tell new ones, "Don't blink and enjoy every moment with the kids. Because before you know it, they’re going to be grown up and time will have passed." And I would say the same to you in regards to sharing your faith. Today is the day to tell another person about Jesus! If we wait, we’ll miss the opportunity to follow Jesus' last command. He told us in John 4 that the harvest is now. There are people all around the world waiting for someone to share the Good News of the Gospel with them. The Bible says very clearly, “Today is the day of salvation!” And I don’t know about you; but when I face my Savior and Lord one day, I want to hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You’ve been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share in your master’s happiness!” For more tips and resources on how you can be part of sharing your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

The Time of God’s Favor

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Paul quotes in second Corinthians 6:2 these words from Isaiah, “In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.” Paul continues by saying, “I tell you, now is the time of God’s favor, now is the day of salvation.” And I would say the same to you today! We do not know what time we have. We are not promised tomorrow. So today is the day to share the best news another person can hear—and that is salvation through Jesus Christ. If you think about your own life, there was a day, an hour, a second that you may have made that decision yourself, and Jesus became your Savior and Lord. Today could be that day for another. The Holy Spirit will be faithful to changes hearts who invite Him in. We get the privilege to be part of the process by sharing the Gospel. For resources to help you in sharing your faith, visit www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Share Hope Today

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Is it the end of time? Well, I don’t know! Only Jesus knows when that day is. But based on what we are seeing these days and what the Word of God says, I think it’s likely that we’re living in the end times. And if we are, you know, there’s a lot of people who are sadly not headed toward Heaven. And I don’t know about you, but I’m not ok with that! I (and I hope you too!) would say the same as Spurgeon...that if someone is going to hell, it would not be because they were unwarned or unprayed for. And it would not be without “our arms wrapped around their legs, begging them not to go.” We cannot keep the hope of the Gospel to ourselves! There is an urgency to share today. If our time is limited, let our goal be to pray for every person in our community by name and then share the Gospel with each and every one of them. For resources to help you in sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.