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Hope, Peace, and the Gospel

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In a recent study we did with Lifeway Research, we found that seventy-one percent of the one thousand surveyed said that it is very important to have hope in their life. It went up to seventy-four percent who said that it's important to have peace as well. And sixty-six percent said they were open or very open to having a conversation about faith with a friend. Kennedy just experienced this firsthand at a recent Equip America event in Las Vegas. He had never really experienced going out and sharing the Gospel, so he was a little nervous as his team took him out. They went to a local park and walked up to a young mother, who heard the Gospel and accepted Jesus with tears in her eyes. "This was meant to happen—God sent you to share with me today," she told the team. And Kennedy was floored. And just like that young lady, many more open than you imagine. So who can you share with today? Visit www.sharelife.today.

Fulfilling 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 there are Christians all around the world that have been working tirelessly to fulfill Jesus’ last command? He gave us the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you…” And there are many that have taken this very seriously. In fact, there are leaders that are saying the Gospel will be finished going forth and the Great Commission will be fulfilled as early as 2033. A few are saying it could be even earlier than that! And if this is true, the question we must ask ourselves is what role will we play? Let me encourage you: don’t wait to start sharing your faith. Don’t wait bringing hope to others who are hopeless, desperate, and lost. The time to share is now. Learn more about sharing the Gospel at www.sharelife.today.

Hope for Kids in Canada

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
This past August, there was a children's evangelism training in Canada where pastors and lay leaders learned how to share the Gospel with and disciple the youngest of their congregations! The participants of this event spanned eight churches of different denominations. At the end of the long week of training, the Romanian Baptist Church where the event was held had a community outreach. The children from the outreach along with the children invited from the eight different churches all got to hear the Gospel. This merging of nine congregations was very special, and they had two different events united to share the Good News! And it doesn't stop there—two months after the children’s evangelism training, one of the graduates, using what they learned at the training, was able to share the Gospel with the children at their daughter's birthday party. And they all prayed to accept Jesus as their Savior! Want to learn more about sharing your faith? Well, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

EE4G in Indonesia

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Proverbs 22 famously says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; and even when he is old he will not depart from it." Something’s been stirring in our hearts at EE for the great need to disciple young leaders around the world. In Indonesia this past year through a program called EE4Generations, more than one thousand young leaders have been discipled in how to share the Gospel and teach others to do the same. Can you imagine the impact these young leaders will have for the kingdom of God in the coming decades? But even more than that, can you imagine the impact that this discipleship has had on their own faith and on the future of their walk with God? Now is the time to disciple young leaders of our churches in the deep things of the faith as well as teach them the Gospel clearly. Let’s pour into the future of the church. To learn more about discipleship and sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Conversion of a Sheikh

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Recently, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Josue and his team comprised of pastors and lay people went into a village after being discipled in how they could share the Gospel. Josue was led by the Spirit to the home of Yusufu, who was a devout Muslim. As soon as Josue saw the black mark on his forehead, he wanted to ask his team members to pass the home by. But he felt the Spirit say, "Don't — enter in and share the Gospel with him." Yusufu welcomed them enthusiastically. As the team shared about Jesus, Yusufu began to argue back about Jesus' identity and divinity since Christ is viewed differently in the Muslim faith. However, the more they talked and showed him Scripture, the more he wanted to hear. And at the end of their time, Yusufu accepted Jesus as His Savior and thanked them for bringing him the true way to eternal life. To learn how you too can share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Let the Children Come

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” This famous passage from Matthew 19 shows us Jesus' heart — God loves the little children of the world. And He wants to have a personal relationship with them! You know, we have an opportunity in our communities and families to share the hope that’s found in the Gospel with our children. This past December in Honduras, Susan, who’s part of our team, and her group traveled to teach a condensed version of a program called Hope for Kids to churches located there. Hundreds and hundreds of children in a poverty-stricken area heard the Gospel and gave their hearts to Jesus. They also learned how they can clearly share it with their friends as well! Last year, we saw over five million children put their trust in Jesus Christ alone for eternal life. Learn more about how you too can share your faith on our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Every Nation

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..." In Christ’s Great Commission, He specifically told us to reach and disciple men and women all over the world — from every people group, every tribe, tongue, and nation. As we talk about reaching the nations this week, I'd love to share with you a moment I’ll never forget. Back in 1996, EE became the first Christian ministry to be planted in every nation of the world. There was this grand ceremony where someone from every nation carried their flag. Their legacy continues today as Christians around the world are still equipping the church to share their faith. The Gospel continues to go forth in power in some of the toughest places on earth. So let's join our brothers and sisters around the world in sharing the Good News of the Gospel! If you’d like to learn how, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Tell the World

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
The word "Gospel" translated from the original Greek literally means "good message" or "good news!" Well what has to happen in order to share good news? Well, we have to actually impart it to others. You see, many Christians believe that they can share the Gospel merely through their actions. They do their best to live out what they believe. And that's wonderful! We absolutely should walk out our faith. We don't want to be a hypocrite that looks no different than the world. The Gospel’s changed us, Jesus has saved us, and we should live it out! But we can't stop there. The message will be unclear—un-understood—if we don't take the time to tell others about it. First Peter two nine tells us, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." So let's learn tell others the Good News! Learn how at www.sharelife.today.

The Gospel is the Answer

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
How we think about the Gospel impacts firsthand if we share it or not. Do we really view it as Good News? What does the Gospel mean to us? Well, when Jesus came back to Nazareth during His ministry, he visited the synagogue, where He read from the scroll of Isaiah. And Jesus then fulfilled the very prophecy he read: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free.” When we acknowledge that the Gospel is the way to heal our land, bring freedom to captives, and give a treasure of matchless worth to the poor, our actions change quite dramatically. So then let’s bring this Good News to the poor, sick, and hurting world around us. The Gospel is the answer. And it is Good News for all who hear it! Learn how you can be part of sharing the Gospel by visiting our website at www.sharelife.today.

The Gospel is Good News

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Years ago, my neighbor's wife asked him for a divorce. I saw how much he was hurting. So one night, I told him, “Bill, I put my trust in Jesus, and it completely changed my life. It's the most important decision I've ever made. And Jesus can do impossible things—even heal broken marriages.” Bill looked at me and said, “Either you’re a liar, or you hate me.” Well, I was really taken back. He said, “You know, you’ve lived next to me for 5 years and never said anything about Jesus. If this really changed your life and can change mine, well then why haven’t you told me?” I begged him for forgiveness—and then I shared with him about Jesus. Bill put his trust in Christ and it changed his life too. Let’s not to buy into the lie that no one wants to hear the Good News. The Gospel is powerful and essential. Learn how you can share it with your friends and neighbors too by visiting our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.