Month: April 2013

Acts 26.1-30 We all have a story to tell about how we became a Jesus follower.  There is a before life, how it happened, and the change that has taken place since then.  The story of Paul gives us some guidance on how we can prepare our story to share with others to help them see that the same change that took place in us is possible for others as well.  People will either be like Festus and think we’re crazy or they will be like Agrippa and ignore the truth or they will be like Paul and respond to the life changing message.  We all have a story to tell and it can have a dramatic impact on others.

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Luke 5.27-32 In today’s message we learn about Matthew’s unique calling from being a tax collector to a disciple of Jesus.  His unique approach to evangelism serves as a model for us to follow.  His party was more than just a farewell to his old friends and an introduction to his new friends.  It served as an evangelistic mixer that brought the two groups together in the hopes that his hold buddies would come to know and love the One who had saved him and changed his life completely.  Only Christ can do that.  We need to consider ways to share the gospel in non-threatening environments.  If one out of four will come to church if invited, that means three out of four won’t.  That means we need to go to the places where they are.  Let’s throw some Matthew mixers.

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Romans 10.1 If Jesus were to live in your house He would have several lessons that would help us develop a contagious heart for the lost.  He would show us what it takes to see through a different lens that we might have a heart that would desire to see them saved.

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II Kings 6.24-7.20 – Today begins a 6 week series on becoming a contagious Christian, using material from the series of the same name.  Why should I desire to become a contagious Christian?  Whay should I share my faith?  This sermon looks at four motivating factors for the reason we should share our faith and become a contagious Christian.  There’s more to it than just a commandment.

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