How do we know the message of the Gospel is for everyone? Today Pastor Mark will show believers how we can be fearless in our sharing of the Gospel, but why many are still turned off by its message. Jesus died on the cross for every person. Whoever you are sharing the truth of the Gospel with, we can be confident that it was intended for them and everyone all along! Fear of people rejecting the message often can turn us away from sharing the Gospel. Many are too afraid of what following Christ will cost, but remember that it will cost much more not to follow Him!

Who was Jesus primarily focused on during His time on earth? Today Pastor Mark will challenge listeners to pursue the lost, the needy, and the broken, the way that Jesus did. As believers, it can be easy to get caught in the Christian routine of going to church and praying before meals, yet all the while forget that we are surrounded by people who don’t know the Truth. Jesus spent His time with the people who were not highly regarded in their culture, because He saw a great opportunity for change. God has called every Christ follower to be the hands and feet of Jesus even in our world today!

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

What is the one thing, or one person, that will fill the greatest need in your life? Today Pastor Mark will teach listeners that God is the only One who can fill the void in every person’s life. Many people will spend years, or even their entire life, searching for purpose and meaning. Even after countless times where they are left dissatisfied, they continue to ignore the calling of God on their life. The last thing you want to do is waste years searching for something that only God can provide. Have you been counting on other things today to bring the satisfaction only brought through Christ?

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

When surrounding people look at you, who do they see? Do they see Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will show listeners the power of a life, by an ordinary human, that resembles the characteristics of Christ. People in the world today are desperately searching for purpose and meaning in life. The life of a Christ follower, should be lived as Christ, so outsiders can see a clear purpose of living for others, and be attracted to it! The narrative of a life that ends with money and possessions, but lacks real relationships is getting old. Find ways to impact others and show the love of Jesus today!

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

Do the characteristics of you and your life, mirror that of Jesus when He was on earth? Today Pastor Mark will encourage listeners to study the characteristics of Jesus, and prayerfully adopt the same into their life. Thousands of people were drawn to Jesus because of the Man He was. Are you a person today that is attractive to others? People filled with joy, unselfishness, and love are infectious to those around them. Jesus was absolutely this way, and we are to be like Him. If you feel you have failed to impact those in your circle, pray about how you might better display Christ through your life.

Pastor Mark Balmer, Melbourne, Lessons for Living, Calvary Chapel

What is expected of the Christian’s life, after He accepts Jesus? Today Pastor Mark will explain to listeners why change is required in the life of a believer. Not only will our eternal life look way different, but our physical life on earth should look way different upon choosing Christ. Jesus’ life was lived way different than anyone else on earth. If He is the benchmark for Christianity, then we as Christ followers should look different than the world as well. How does your life compare to that of a nonbeliever today? Our lives are to reflect the Gospel message, so that those in the world are attracted to something different!