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Break the Gates

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
How often are you praying for the lost? Are you praying for God to send someone to share with them? And if you're not praying for opportunities to share the Gospel, you're missing the greatest joy of your Christian life! Sharing the Gospel truly is a gift from God. So, who are you praying for to come to saving faith in Jesus? Pray for the opportunity to share the Gospel with them. Pray for their heart and mind to be open to the Gospel and pray that you would be ready to share with them when the time comes. A book called the Essentials of Prayer by E.M. Bounds says, "A person who can pray is the mightiest instrument that Christ has in this world. A praying Church is stronger than all the gates of hell." So, if you're wanting to break the gates of hell and bring someone to saving faith in Jesus, start with prayer. If you need help praying for the lost and sharing your faith with them, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Jesus Prayed for the Lost

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Do you realize that Jesus prayed for you? You might be thinking...what did He pray? Well, on the night of His arrest before Calvary, Jesus prayed this: "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." This is God's great mission! Right before Jesus was arrested, brutally beaten and killed, He prayed for the lost. He prayed that people would come to know Him - to be with Him in Heaven one day. Are you doing this? Are you praying for the lost? If you're not, let me encourage you to start today. Write down ten names of family, friends, or coworkers who don't yet know Jesus and begin to pray for their salvation daily. And then watch what God does and be ready to share the Good News of salvation with them! For resources to help you share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Pray For Them

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Who are you praying for? Now, I'm sure that if you know Jesus, you pray regularly for your family and friends, and maybe even some people that you don't personally know. But, are you praying for the lost? The Lord puts a burden on our hearts for others, and He hears our prayers...so if you're praying for the lost, watch with expectation — He will honor your prayers. Pray that those who don't yet know Christ that they will hear God's Word and be receptive to it. Pray that they will be given the opportunity to accept the grace of Jesus. And also, when you pray for nonbelievers, don't forget to pray for believers to be raised up to share the Gospel with them. Matthew 9 says the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into the field...and then be willing to BE one of those workers! If you need help in learning how to share your faith, we’re here to help. Visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Love Not Judge

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
"We can’t be judges, we’ve got to be the equippers." Lynn Turner, a pastor in Oklahoma City who works closely with EE's Prison Ministry, shared with us that he wants the church to make an impact on their city and to do whatever it takes to be a light for Christ in the community. So, how are you being a light for Christ? Are you letting the judgment of others cloud your witness? The truth is, Jesus wants you to witness. He invites us into His Kingdom work so that we can make an impact on others with His love. And it’s not our job to say that someone shouldn't be told about the grace of Jesus - it's only our job to tell! Lynn Turner’s church, for the past nine years, has been making strides in the community to be the hands and feet of Jesus, even as they train prisoners in evangelism and equip them to share God's grace! For resources to help you share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Every Testimony is Important

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Every testimony is important. For some of us, we came to have a relationship with Christ later in life. We have a clear "before" and "after" story about when Jesus came into our heart. But did you know, this is not the only testimony that God uses? If you grew up knowing Jesus from a very young age, your story matters too. Your testimony is full of power, because you have a lifetime of stories to share about the benefits of having a relationship with Jesus. For instance, Sarah recently wrote one of perhaps many God stories that she has on what's my story dot org. She wrote that she asked Jesus to come into her heart at a very young age and grew up in a family that openly loved God. As she’s gotten older, her relationship with Christ has grown significantly. Now Sarah realizes that her faith is not just another life lesson taught by her parents but actually is what gives her true purpose in life. Learn more at www.sharelife.today.

John’s Story

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Well, I’ve learned that you actually can if you have a salt tablet. And for us as Christians, our testimonies are salt tablets. Your salty testimony can make non-Christians thirsty for the water of life. There are at least a couple of key elements to an effective testimony: What was your life like before you received eternal life; how did you receive it, and now that you have it, what’s your life been like since? Allow me to share a brief version of mine:  Before I had eternal life I was absolutely afraid of dying. Then someone shared with me the greatest news about how I could have eternal life and it changed me. I no longer fear death.  I’ve had that confidence ever since and I know that if I died today, I’d go to be with God in Heaven. You can read the rest of it on whatsmystory.org. You can also build your own testimony there. Visit www.sharelife.today.

A Transformed Life

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you know that you may have hundreds of testimonies? These are the "God stories" of what Jesus has done after coming into your heart. He transforms our lives by replacing our struggles with the fruits of the spirit. Fear turns to peace; sadness turns to joy, loneliness turns to wholeness...the list goes on and on. Take Hannah's story for example, which she shared just last month on whatsmystory.org. Before she had a relationship with Jesus, Hannah feared even going on a trip with her mom because she was afraid that she would get into a car accident. She knew she wouldn't make it to heaven. But then something incredible happened—she heard the Gospel and accepted the free gift of eternal life. God's word gave her peace in knowing that she had the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ. Once her eternity was secured, she could never lose it; and she feels that peace daily. For more on how you can share your story too, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

All Shapes and Sizes

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Did you know that you have unique and powerful tool that can help bring people to saving faith in Jesus Christ? It’s your testimony! And they come in all shapes and sizes. But they have something very important in common: they tell of God's faithfulness, grace, and love in each of our lives. Take Alejandro, for example. Before he had eternal life, he had no place to belong. To him, life was all about the next party and any opportunity to chase his own desires. But one night, God spoke to him and asked, "What are you doing??" Alejandro realized that instead of finding the place that he belonged and the fulfillment he was chasing, that really he felt more dissatisfied with his life than ever. He remembered the Gospel that was shared with him earlier in his life, and Alejandro invited God into His heart. Immediately, joy and hope were restored to him, and now he knows he has a home in God's family. You can learn more about how to share your story too at www.sharelife.today.

Your Story

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Do you realize that God has given you a story to tell? We often refer to it as a testimony but I prefer to call it “your story.” If you have trusted in Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, your story of how God saved you and changed you counts. I hope that’s obvious to you. But as I travel the world, I’m often amazed at how many Christians don’t think their story counts for much of anything. I hope you’re not one of those people who thinks their story is lackluster or “no big deal” because that just doesn’t line-up with Scripture. In Revelation 12:11, it says, “And they have defeated him (meaning Satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony.” According to that verse, your testimony is an incredibly valuable and powerful witnessing tool. When’s the last time you shared it with someone? If you need help preparing your story, we have a free testimony-building tool that I encourage you to check out. Just visit www.sharelife.today.

Reaching Our Neighbors For Christ

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Are you hesitant to share the Gospel with your neighbors? You know, one day, as my wife and I were out on a walk, a boy who lived next door joined us and told us his mother had moved out earlier that day. Well, it broke my heart. When I saw his father on their porch, I worked up the courage to walk up and tell Bill how sorry I was to hear this. And then I shared that Jesus is the most important thing to me, He had changed my life, giving me peace and comfort during difficult times. Well, Bill looked at me and said, “…you’re a liar.” He said, “You’re my friend, and you’ve lived next to me for five years. You’ve never told me about Jesus!" Well, you know, I had to apologize to Bill for not sharing the Good News sooner. And soon, Bill gave his heart to Jesus. His wife did, too; and they are happily married today. You know, we can make a difference, by telling our communities about the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Maybe you don’t know how? Well for resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.