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Urgent

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Sharing your faith‑well, other can putting your faith in Jesus, it's really the most important thing you could do. You know that, right? Our most important goal and purpose is to bring God glory by sharing the Good News of the Gospel with the lost. It was Jesus' last command before He ascended into heaven, and it is our first concern. Junior’s a biker, a real tough guy and not a talker. In fact, Junior was incredibly shy and liked to fade into the background. That is, until he met Jesus and learned to share the Gospel! And now Junior says, “It's too urgent!” He has to share the Gospel whenever he can. Dear listener, it really is urgent. We only have today to share the Gospel, so what are you waiting for? You just need to be willing to open your mouth and let the Lord use you. If you're not confident in sharing your faith, well, we're here to help! For tips, tools, and resources to get started, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Just As Jesus Walked

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Are you walking with the Lord? You know, you've probably heard that phrase “walking with the Lord” many times. But have you stopped to think about what it means? Well, first John 2:6 says, "The one who says he resides in God ought himself to walk just as Jesus walked." Now, those are big shoes to fill! Jesus walked on water! He healed the sick and raised the dead! How on earth could you possibly walk as Jesus walked? Well, here's the grace of God: even though we'll never be able to live a perfect life, we can know the One who did. And we can have a very real relationship with Him, and we can share with others how they too can know Him. Walking just as Jesus walked won't make you superhuman, but it will give you a supernatural love for others. And that love will enable you to tell them the Good News of the Gospel. Do you need some help learning to share your faith? Well, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Fruitful Witnesses

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
It’s a fact—most people who love Jesus and embrace the Bible as God’s Holy Word never share the Gospel. I was in that same situation. I never thought that anyone would listen to me, but, you know, God granted me the opportunity to see that spiritual light turn on in others’ lives as they made professions of faith in Jesus. All it took was some tools and training that helped me share. And it’s not just me but millions of others also. One Vietnamese couple comes to mind. They’re from Canada. They attended Sunday services and Bible studies for years‑very involved in their church. But they didn’t know how to share their faith. After they gathered a few resources and some training to get started, it changed their lives. Other Christian friends saw this drastic change too. Now they are faithfully, fruitfully witnessing. You know, it's never too late to get started? If you'd like to learn to share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Gentleness & Faithfulness

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Have you checked off your Christian to do list today? Barna Research did a study that shares that most churchgoers equate spiritual maturity with following a list of rules. But, you know, that's not what the Bible says at all! Instead, Jesus tells us to abide in Him to produce spiritual fruit. Spiritual maturity isn't measured by checking all the boxes—it's measured by the Fruit of the Spirit. And the Fruit of the Spirit is produced by the Lord working in us as we abide in Him! Lamentations three says because of the Lord's great love we're not consumed - His mercy is new every morning, and great is His faithfulness! The Lord is so gentle with us and faithful to us. So, instead of focusing on what you think will make you look like a better Christian, focus on the power of the Holy Spirit, and spread the Gospel gently and faithfully to everyone you can. For help, visit www.sharelife.today.

Patience, Kindness, Goodness

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Isn't God good? All the time! And all the time, God is good. We also know that He’s kind...and He’s patient. Just ask Bill! Bill had been praying for decades for his sister-in-law to come to saving faith in Jesus. He patiently prayed for her heart to be softened, and she finally accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. Talk about a celebration! You see, the Fruit of the Spirit includes patience, kindness, and goodness. And this story shows us God's kindness and goodness, and His patient pursuit of our hearts. The Lord gave Bill patience to pray for his sister-in-law and the words to speak the Gospel to her. Romans 2:4 says it's the kindness of the Lord that brings us to repentance. How can you be an example of patience, kindness, and goodness? Well, look to the Lord and His Word, and He will produce the Fruit of His Spirit in you. For resources to help you share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Love, Joy, and Peace

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Have you heard the old song, "I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart?" Well, if you know Jesus then you can experience true joy! And you can spread it, too! When you placed your trust in Jesus alone, you experienced the love of God; and there is true joy and peace in knowing where you'll spend eternity. Love, joy, and peace are part of the fruit of the Spirit; and you can use these God-given characteristics to lead people to saving faith in Him. Pio entered in his testimony in whats my story dot org, and he shared that before his brother led him to Jesus that he struggled with immense angry. And now that he knows Jesus, he says his heart is full of peace and joy that he can now share love and forgiveness with others! This, my friend, is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit. For more resources to help you share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Fruit of the Spirit

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Have you heard of the "Fruit of the Spirit?" Galatians 5:22-23 list nine characteristics of a Holy Spirit-filled life: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." When you look at the life of Jesus, you see every one of these qualities. If you'll devote yourself to Him, you'll look like He does! If you're walking close to the Lord, you'll see the Fruit of the Spirit in your own life; and these traits will help you become an effective witness for Jesus! Now, you may thinking, "how can I share the Gospel using the Fruit of the Spirit?" Well, think each one and use them in your actions and speech. Let your intentions be out of love, speak with joy, share His peace and be patient with those you share with. For more tips and resources to help you share the Gospel, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Means of Growth: Witness

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
There are five primary means of growth to help your spiritual walk. Bible. Prayer. Worship. Fellowship; and finally, witness. I was recently in the same room with a brand-new grandmother. You’ll never guess what she wanted to talk about…along, of course, with copious pictures. I was recently in the same room with a sports fan and you’ll never guess what he wanted to talk about! My point is that we talk about the things which are important to us. So, you could conclude that some Christians don’t talk about Jesus because He’s not very important to them. As you become more and more involved in the first four means of growth – Bible, Prayer, Worship and Fellowship – Jesus Christ will become more and more important in your life. You’ll naturally want to talk about Him. Witnessing is simply telling others about Jesus and why the Bible says Jesus needs to be important to them. For tips and tools to help you become a better witness, visit www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.

Means of Growth: Fellowship

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you realize there are five different means to help you grow spiritually? I want to talk about fellowship today. How do you define it? Well, you know, I heard someone say, “two or more fellows in the same ship.” You know, when I first heard it, I thought it a bit corny. But…it does get to the heart of the matter of spiritual fellowship. Here, I think, is the main point. Through calm seas or crashing waves, these people are in the same ship together. They need each other…depend on each other...encourage each other…challenge…support each other. Christian fellowship is all of these plus praying for one another, caring for one another and developing friendships with one another. Perhaps this is behind the promise of the Gospel that where two or three believers are gathered together, Jesus is in their midst. Visit www.sharelife.today for more tips and resources to help you share the Gospel and grow in your faith. That's www.sharelife.today.

Means of Growth: Worship

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Worship – it is easier to describe than define. There are five means of growth that help us growth spiritually. Bible…Prayer…Worship…Fellowship.…Witness. Today, I want to talk about what it means to worship. To worship God is to honor, reverence and adore Him - giving Him the supreme place in our lives. Worship deepens our relationship with our Lord. Let me emphasize two important avenues of worship. Personal, private worship is a daily investment of time that pays an amazing dividend. With your Bible and your prayer list, this one-on-one encounter with Jesus is rich and rewarding. It’s the place where His grace and strength comes into our lives every day. Corporate worship is a gathering together of God’s people at church to engage in prayer, music and teaching of God’s Word. Taken together, these two provide for a necessity of spiritual growth. To help you in your spiritual walk with the Lord, we have plenty of resources online at share life dot today. That's www.sharelife.today.