Telling the Story
04/27/08
Dr. Phil Wilkes, John 15:13
In the fifth message in the Contagious Christian series we look at a way to share our faith story with those who have not yet committed their lives to Jesus Christ. This message offers a simply outline for sharing God’s love with someone and helping them respond to Jesus Christ in their life. It is also a message that encourages you to consider if you have experienced God’s grace in your life.
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In the fifth message in the Contagious Christian series we look at a way to share our faith story with those who have not yet committed their lives to Jesus Christ. This message offers a simply outline for sharing God’s love with someone and helping them respond to Jesus Christ in their life. It is also a message that encourages you to consider if you have experienced God’s grace in your life.
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S.H.A.R.E. Your Story
04/20/08
Dr. Phil Wilkes, 1Cor 9:19-23
The Apostle Paul sought to become all things to all people so that by his efforts he could reach them with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I Peter 3:15 says “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” As a follower of Jesus Christ you have a story to share with others about how the Lord has transformed your life. Your story can be absolutely contagious in it’s influence and impact. We will consider how you can “S.H.A.R.E.” your faith journey with others.
You begin with Sensitivity to others. You allow the Holy Spirit to work through you. In your conversations with others you Acknowledge Christ’s transformation in your life. In your interaction with others you Show Respect when they have questions about the Christian faith. Finally you Encourage the person to open their life to Jesus Christ.
As Christ followers we are called to S.H.A.R.E. our faith with those who still need to meet our Savior.
Podcast
The Apostle Paul sought to become all things to all people so that by his efforts he could reach them with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I Peter 3:15 says “always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” As a follower of Jesus Christ you have a story to share with others about how the Lord has transformed your life. Your story can be absolutely contagious in it’s influence and impact. We will consider how you can “S.H.A.R.E.” your faith journey with others.
You begin with Sensitivity to others. You allow the Holy Spirit to work through you. In your conversations with others you Acknowledge Christ’s transformation in your life. In your interaction with others you Show Respect when they have questions about the Christian faith. Finally you Encourage the person to open their life to Jesus Christ.
As Christ followers we are called to S.H.A.R.E. our faith with those who still need to meet our Savior.
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Let’s Have a Party
04/13/08
Dr. Phil Wilkes, Luke 5:27-32
When Jesus called Matthew to leave behind his lucrative income tax business and follow him Matthew responded immediately. He then did something amazing. Matthew threw a party for all his tax collector buddies and other friends. His purpose was to introduce them to Jesus, the disciples and to share with them the life change he has experienced.
When the Pharisees criticized Jesus for hanging out with “sinners” he responded by saying that only the sick need a doctor. Jesus came for those who see their need to be made right with the Father.
Who can you influence for Christ? Why not seek to build friendships with spiritually seeking friends, spend time with them and engage them in spiritual conversations. You may be the only high integrity Christian some people in your life will ever know.
Consider the people you interact with every day at stores and in the market place. Those mundane tasks can become opportunities to help someone come to know Christ. What about the people you encounter through your work or school? There are also opportunities through recreational activities, social groups, civic groups to make an impact for Jesus Christ in the lives of spiritually seeking people.
Perhaps you need to throw a “Matthew Party” for some of your spiritually seeking friends. It is amazing what the Lord will do through you to influence your friends for Christ.
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When Jesus called Matthew to leave behind his lucrative income tax business and follow him Matthew responded immediately. He then did something amazing. Matthew threw a party for all his tax collector buddies and other friends. His purpose was to introduce them to Jesus, the disciples and to share with them the life change he has experienced.
When the Pharisees criticized Jesus for hanging out with “sinners” he responded by saying that only the sick need a doctor. Jesus came for those who see their need to be made right with the Father.
Who can you influence for Christ? Why not seek to build friendships with spiritually seeking friends, spend time with them and engage them in spiritual conversations. You may be the only high integrity Christian some people in your life will ever know.
Consider the people you interact with every day at stores and in the market place. Those mundane tasks can become opportunities to help someone come to know Christ. What about the people you encounter through your work or school? There are also opportunities through recreational activities, social groups, civic groups to make an impact for Jesus Christ in the lives of spiritually seeking people.
Perhaps you need to throw a “Matthew Party” for some of your spiritually seeking friends. It is amazing what the Lord will do through you to influence your friends for Christ.
Podcast
It’s All About People
04/06/08
Dr. Phil Wilkes, Luke 19:10
Jesus said “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” The heart of God is to bring each person back into a right relationship with himself through Jesus Christ.
It is amazing what can happen when you allow the Lord to love others through you. So what would Jesus do if he lived, worked and played where you do?
In this message we will look at some ways we can impact the lives of those God has placed in our lives who need to meet our Savior. Be open to hearing God speak to you about how you can influence those around you for Christ.
Podcast
Jesus said “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” The heart of God is to bring each person back into a right relationship with himself through Jesus Christ.
It is amazing what can happen when you allow the Lord to love others through you. So what would Jesus do if he lived, worked and played where you do?
In this message we will look at some ways we can impact the lives of those God has placed in our lives who need to meet our Savior. Be open to hearing God speak to you about how you can influence those around you for Christ.
Podcast