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Now That You Know

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Now that you know Jesus, you have a purpose! You may have felt like you were floating through life before you came to know the Lord; but now, you can walk with purpose. And the purpose you have, to share the love of God with others. It’s the perfect solution to a problem so many people face. Folks all over the world are searching for the reason that they’re here. It’s not enough to exist; and as a believer, you know that we were created for more than this life has to offer! So next time you hear someone say they don’t know their purpose and they don’t feel like they’re doing what they’re supposed to do, well, share with them how they CAN know. Only Jesus Christ can bring true purpose, no matter your current walk in life. Share that hope with someone today and pray the Lord will open their eyes to His plan for eternity. For tools and resources to help you get started, you can visit our website at www.sharelife.today. For tips, tools, and resources, visit www.sharelife.today.

Just Ask

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Just Ask. It couldn't hurt. I mean, it can certainly be easy to stereotype someone or to assume they already know Jesus or have had the Gospel presented to them. I remember a few years ago when a church started equipping their members to share the Gospel…a ninety year old man from the church came to faith in Jesus. Age doesn't matter to the Lord, so don't keep silent about the Gospel just because you think they've already made a decision. A man named Sam set out to witness one evening and found out the young man he was talking to was a local pastor's son, but he didn't let that stop him from asking if he knew that Heaven would be his home. He wasn't sure and ended up making a profession of faith right there with Sam! Your family situation and religious background don't determine where you'll spend eternity. It's all about your personal faith in Jesus! For resources to help you share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

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.