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Looking For Hope

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
How important is it for you to have hope in your life? In a study we did with Lifeway Research, we found that eighty-eight percent of people said that it was either important or very important to have hope in their life! Eighty-eight percent! But even without these numbers, we know how vital hope is. Take Michelle for instance, who shared her testimony on what’s my story dot org. She wrote, “Trusting in myself brought me nothing but anxiety, depression and a sense of doom. Trusting in what Jesus has done for me has brought me peace, hope, and a future that I feel joyful about. I pray that others will receive the gift of eternal life and join me and millions of others that are now in the family of God.” That’s our heartbeat at Evangelism Explosion. Is that your prayer as well? Let’s not delay in sharing this hope that we have in Jesus with those around us. For resources, visit www.sharelife.today.

What Is True Hope

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
You know, at times I think we misunderstand hope. Some think it is merely optimism — choosing to see how circumstances could work for the best. But Biblical hope isn’t based off of the circumstances that we find ourselves in. Many people of faith in the Old Testament faced difficult times, not knowing if things could ever get better. But they chose to place their hope in God anyway. Even the prophets lamented of the injustice and evil that they saw in the world; and yet, they still looked to God for hope. And it was not misplaced. From the very beginning when humankind fell to sin, God had a plan. It was through Jesus. His death on the cross and resurrection from the dead brings an eternal hope of Heaven to all who would put their trust in Him alone. When we believe, we gain an everlasting hope that does not change with our circumstances. Who can you share this with today? For help, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

The Urgency of Hope

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In the days we find ourselves in, there has never been a more vital time for hope. Everywhere we look, we see evil and sin permeating the culture. We see others go through hard situations and we even deal with those ourselves. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention shares that the 11th leading cause of death in our country is suicide. In 2021, there were an estimated 1.7 million attempts. Now, we can look at these numbers and feel hopeless. But today I have Good News, and that’s that God offers real hope. He does so through the nail-scarred hands of Jesus. When we put our trust firmly and only in Him, Jesus breathes hope into our dead hearts and makes us new creations in Him. And our hope is not dependent upon our circumstances but is firmly planted in Jesus alone. There’s an urgency to share this with others! Learn how by visiting www.sharelife.today.

New Years 2024

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Happy New Year! Do you realize that God has already made amazing plans for you in 2024? Now, you may be running around, living life day to day — juggling a thousand tasks. Your daily life may seem busy and unorganized; you may not seem like you have a plan for tomorrow, much less the new year; but in reality, God has a very good plan for your life. In fact, the Lord says He has plans for you to prosper and to give you hope and a future! And that hope that He gives can propel us into prioritizing meaningful things, like putting our trust in Him for the harder times and sharing our faith with others. God has a purpose for each and every person; and we, as believers, should share that truth with everyone we that meet. So, today, believe that the Lord has great purpose for your life and resolve to tell others about Jesus. For help in sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

God’s Guidance

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
 
“Guide me, O Thou Great Jehovah, Pilgrim through a barren land.” The late Dr. D. James Kennedy would say these very words every morning before his feet hit the ground. In this season where we're making resolutions and goals for the next year, we need to ask ourselves...are we relying on the guidance of God? There are many snares, temptations, and difficulties out there. We desperately need Him and His direction! The Bible says in Proverbs, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path." God keeps His promises! All He asks from us is that we trust Him. So before you write down your newest resolution, let me encourage you—pray for God's leading in your life. He will begin to give you opportunities to serve and love Him like never before—and through those, you can have opportunities to trust Him and share the Gospel with others. For more information, visit www.sharelife.today.

To The Next Level

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Whether you are a seasoned Christian or you’ve just begun your life with Christ, the decision to grow in Jesus lies in your hands. Well, you may be asking the question, "How can I take my faith to the next level?"  
As we are making our goals for the next year, I'd like to encourage you today to pick a resolution that joins in on what Christ is already doing in the world around you. 1 Corinthians 15:58 says, "always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." Find opportunities to reach out into your community. If you are not confident in how to share your faith, learn more on how you can be ready and confident to share. Be praying and looking for opportunities to tell others about what Jesus has done in your life. And then share His love for them! If you would like to learn more about how to boldly share your faith in love, we’re here to help, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

A Fresh Start

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
 
Around this time of year, we have been drawing closer to Jesus through celebrating Him coming to earth as an infant, living a perfect life, and dying on the cross for our sins. What an amazing sacrifice and great love our Savior has for us! Perhaps, you have found yourself making the decision to accept what He has done for you and have placed your trust in Him. You have made a great decision! Now you can get to know Jesus as your Best Friend. He told us in John ten ten (10:10), “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." God wants your life to be fulfilling and rewarding. He's promised to help you! But where can you start? Well, just as your body needs food, your spirit needs nourishment. You feed your spirit by reading the Bible. God speaks to you and shows you how to live through His Word. So start by creating a habit of reading the Bible every single day! For more information on growing, visit www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

The Christ After Christmas

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
 
“Jesus said, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” These words from Jesus in John fourteen six (14:6) share with us an important lesson as we move on past Christmas Day. Jesus is still the Christ even after Christmas. He offers a fulfilling and everlasting life to all who would put their trust in Him. That impacts every day of the year and every year of our lives until one day we go to be with Him in Heaven. And as we grow in our relationship with Jesus, He makes us “like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.” The gift of growing in our relationship with Jesus truly makes us have a wonderful and fulfilling life in every season. Who can you share this amazing news with? For resources to help, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Make Room for Jesus

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
 
“Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown when Thou camest to earth for me; but in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room for Thy holy nativity.” This beautiful hymn written by Emily Elliott reminds us of what happened that first Christmas morn. The Messiah was born in Bethlehem—just like the Scriptures promised—and yet almost everyone missed it. No one gave up their bed so that pregnant Mary could give birth to the Savior of the world inside a comfortable room. No one else besides Mary, Joseph, and the stable animals were there. Bethlehem was sleeping while the Messiah was born into the world. Can that be said of us as well? Are we asleep to the fact that there’s a Savior who loves us and has come for us? Are we making room in our hearts for Him to be our Savior and Lord? Let our prayer this Christmas be, “Come be Lord of my heart, O Christ—there is room for you.” For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Simeon and Anna

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Today, I want to talk about a part of the Christmas story that is seldom talked about. In Luke chapter two, we read that Mary and Joseph took baby Jesus to present him in the temple. There was a man there called Simeon who had been told by the Holy Spirit that he would see the Savior of Israel before his death. When Simeon took Jesus into his arms, he immediately knew that this was the promised Christ and proclaimed, "for my eyes have seen Your salvation!" At that moment, a woman prophetess named Anna came up and began to thank God. Afterward, she continued to speak about Him to all those who had been looking for the Messiah. This Christmas season, let's follow Simeon and Anna's example by first thanking God for our salvation; and then let's continue to share with those around us so that they too may receive eternal life. To learn more about sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.