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The Mission of the Church

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“The mission of the Church is to seek and to save them that are lost.” This famous quote from James H. Augey speaks to the purpose of the church. We’re commissioned to share the hope that’s found in Jesus to those who haven’t heard or haven’t accepted it yet. And when the church starts moving, the Holy Spirit shows up. Recently, in Angola, there was a clinic held with 57 participants representing 51 different churches. This training discipled believers in how to share their faith. And in this event, the facilitators asked the participants to reach out to people they knew that didn’t have a relationship with Jesus and then to share the Gospel with them. And by the grace of God, 101 people came to know Christ in the span of just a week. The gates of hell will not prevail against the church, because our mission is to tell the world about Jesus. For help in getting started sharing your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Share Life Today

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Eight years ago, God gave us a vision to use our studios for a daily radio feature. We wanted to help encourage listeners to be active, faithful witnesses for Jesus Christ! So in 2015, we launched Share Life Today, which has only been possible with amazing radio partners — like the station you’re listening to right now! It started with us sharing tips and resources to Christians on one hundred and eighty-one radio stations; and today, God has grown that number to over eight hundred. And this week, we want say “to God be the glory” for this community we are now a part of—radio partners who are passionate about the Gospel being preached. And did you know, God has given you the same kind of opportunity with your personal platforms? He has gifted you with your personality, your job, your friends and family, talents... the list goes on. Let's be intentional this week to use these gifts to bring others to Christ. For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Be The Church

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
In today's world, it’s common to feel isolated. In an age where it seems we should be the most connected due to the internet, social media, and FaceTime, we actually are less. And as the church, it should be different. We are called to come alongside one another to encourage, edify, and spur each other on. And when we do, our communities are changed to the glory of God. When we encourage each other to grow in our relationship with God through reading the Bible, praying together, coming together in fellowship, worshipping our amazing God, and sharing the Gospel with our communities...well, things change. Neighbors are reached out to, coworkers hear about the love of Jesus, and cities start to look just a little different as Christians come together to be the church. That's a beautiful picture. So let's spur each other on to grow in Christ and share the Gospel. For resources, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

An International Community

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Most of us want to reach our communities for Jesus; but in the case of McClean Bible Church, the vision expanded even further than that! Nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C, this church decided that they wanted to engage their whole area with the Gospel. More than two thousand members, many of which come from different countries, have been trained to share their faith through Evangelism Explosion. And as they bring the Good News of Jesus into their neighborhood, they are engaging with people from around the world. Sunny Bender, their Director of Evangelism Training, said, "Knowing what you believe and being able to share with others are two different things. Our team members are great examples because they have the power of the Gospel ready!" And as the congregation has shared their faith, it has greatly impacted their community, their city, and the world for the glory of Christ. Learn more on how you can be an impact at www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.

A Fulfilling Life

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
On a scale from one to ten, how fulfilling would you say your life is? The lower the number; the less fulfilled you may be. Take a moment and think about your answer. Would a stronger relationship with God move that number up or down? Well, I've asked these questions many times in conversations; and more often than not, I hear people say they think that knowing God would bring their number up! It makes sense—Jesus Himself says in John 10:10, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." So, how can we have this fulfilling relationship with Jesus? We need to put our trust in the unfailing and unshakeable work He did on the cross when He died for you and for me. The Bible says, "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." Will you make that decision today? For more information, visit www.sharelife.today.

Rotten Egg

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
How good is good enough to go to heaven? Well, someone once answered this question to me with a batch of chocolate chip cookies. You can put the highest quality of ingredients in the batter; but if you use just one rotten egg, it ruins the whole batch. Just like a bad egg in a cookie batch, even one sin ruins our chances of getting into heaven with a perfect and holy God. Habakkuk says that God cannot tolerate our sin. But despite this, there is good news! God loves us, and wants to save us from our sin. So while we are not good enough to go to heaven on our own works, Jesus lived a perfect life and offered Himself as a sacrifice in our place. What we have to do is accept God's gift of grace! So, stop trying to work your way into Heaven. Instead, place your faith in the work that Jesus did for you on the cross. If you need to know more, visit www.sharelife.today.

A Just Judge

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Let's suppose I stood before a judge with fifty thousand parking tickets; and in my opportunity to speak, I asked the judge, "your Honor, would you please let me go? I promise I’ll be a perfect driver from now on." Do you think that judge should declare me free? If he or she did, they couldn’t be considered a just judge. The reason I share this illustration is that it is the same decision God is faced with when looking at our sin. Yes, He loves us and doesn't want to punish us; but on the other hand, He is just and must punish sin. Do you see the problem? Well, God solved this problem in the person of Jesus Christ, who lived an absolutely perfect life, died on the cross to pay for our sins, and all we have to do is put our trust in Jesus alone to be declared righteous in God's sight. What amazing grace — that Jesus would do that for us! For more, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Never Failing Hope

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
Have you ever put your hope in another person? Well, if that person is trustworthy, it’s fine! But here's the problem with placing your hope in other people: sometimes, they let you down. But I am here to tell you that placing your hope in Jesus will never result in you being let down. Lamentations 3 says this: Therefore I have hope. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. What a wonderful thing, to know that your hope for eternal life in Heaven can be certain because Jesus is faithful! If you don't have this hope yet, look to Jesus. His mercies never fails. To learn more about this never-failing hope and to learn how pass it along to others, friends, relatives, coworkers...visit us at www.sharelife.today. That's www.sharelife.today.

You Can Be Certain

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
What are you completely certain about? You can be sure the sun will rise to the east and set to the west. You can be sure that one plus one will always equal two. And you can be absolutely certain that you cannot get into Heaven because of the good things you've done. Now, before you write that off as a calloused statement or simply an opinion, consider what the Bible says. The Bible tells us that no one is good, not even one. It also says to be perfect, just as your Father in Heaven is perfect. It is a real problem for us if no one is good, yet we are expected to be perfect. We simply cannot do it! This problem is solved by the Person of Jesus Christ who was both God and Man - perfect, just and full of grace. You can be certain that placing your faith in Jesus is enough for eternal salvation. Have you accepted that grace? Find out more by visiting www.sharelife.today.

Filled With Freedom

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.
“I have a home, a career, I sleep well and I'm free...” That quote can be found on what’s my story dot org in a testimony by a man named Maurice. He served in the US Army but felt like he had no hope for the future. After his deployment, he became addicted to drugs and alcohol. He said that when he began seeking Jesus, his life did a one eighty. Jesus brings freedom from our past and replaces despair with hope and the desire for others to know Him as well. Romans 6:22 says this: "But now that you have been set free from sin and become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life." So, if you've found freedom in Jesus, tell someone! If you're not sure how to share the Gospel, we would love to equip you to do so. For tools, tips, resources to help you share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.