Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

What’s on your Christmas list this year? Now, the Christmas season is full of family gatherings, parties, shopping, and cooking. Sometimes it may just feel like you’re drowning in holiday cheer! Well, I want to challenge you to slow down, yes, even in December, and take time for Gospel conversations. You see, while it may be the busiest time of the year, it’s also a season with a wide-open door to share the Gospel. Take advantage of the gatherings and the gift giving and share with others the greatest gift of all – a relationship with Jesus. You can start by asking someone, “What was your favorite Christmas gift as a child?” and then share with them the best gift you ever been given—forgiveness, eternal life, and joy through what Christ has done. Ask the Lord to show you opportunities to share His love as Christmas approaches. For tips, tools, and resources to help you share your faith, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

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Do you know what was one of the most observable characteristics of New Testament Christians? Well, they were known for sharing their faith. In Acts chapter eight, we learn that those who shared their faith experienced “great joy.” And those who received Jesus as their Savior experienced that joy too. Now, it reminds me of how the Magi saw the start showing that the King of Kings had come to earth, and they “rejoiced with exceedingly great joy.” You know, not much has really changed in our day. For those who know how to share their faith, there’s great joy in seeing someone receive the free gift of eternal life. And Scripture tells us that the Angels in Heaven rejoice too. So, if you want to know joy – real joy – tell someone about Jesus and what He’s done for you and what He’ll do for them. And then watch as the Holy Spirit begins to work. Need help in getting started? Well, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

The gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ. That’s not only Good News—that’s GREAT news! This Christmas, while the traditional practice of exchanging gifts is in full swing, remember to share about the greatest gift ever given — eternal life through Jesus Christ. But, you know, you can’t share something that you don’t have. Have you received the free gift of eternal life? It’s not something that you can earn, and we certainly don’t deserve it…because, you know, we’re all sinners and our sin separates us from an all-Holy God. But the Good News is that God solved our problem by sending His Son to die on the cross to pay for our sins and purchase a place for us in Heaven. And we receive this gift by faith. If you haven’t received this gift, don’t let another Christmas go by. Accept what the Lord has offering to you this Christmas season. It's a decision you'll never regret. For resources to help you share your faith, visit www.sharelife.today.

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

A woman was walking down the sidewalk during the Christmas season and a reporter asked her, “What is the meaning of Christmas?” The woman responded, “Is that the day that Jesus died?” Well now, obviously, her answer wasn’t quite right. Christmas was not the day Jesus died but the day that we celebrate His coming to earth. But, in reality, Jesus did come to die, to give His life as a ransom for many. So, the woman’s answer was not totally incorrect. Jesus’ amazing gift to us is one to be shared. You know, we all know people who do not know God, yet they celebrate Christmas. They set up trees and exchange gifts and enjoy Christmas traditions. What a perfect time to share the true meaning of Christmas with them! Because the Christmas message isn’t just information, it’s an invitation - to come to the Savior born in a manger who offers us the free gift of eternal life. Need help in knowing where to start? Visit www.sharelife.today.

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

Is this the most wonderful time of the year or does the holiday season produce anxiety for you? Now, I know that December can bring both feelings of wonder and hope as well as dread and anxiety. Oftentimes, family gatherings can cause stress. But you know what? We have a joy greater than any season of life! We have the Living Savior who draws us near to Him. So think about eternity – is there a family member you’ll see that needs Jesus? Well, pray fervently for this person before you see them and let them see the joy that you have in Christ. Ask God for an opportunity to share what the Christmas season is really about – His grace! The Holy Spirit is in the business of saving people. So let’s make ourselves available vessels for Him to use. Don’t be scared to share the love of Jesus. Cast your anxieties on Him because He cares for you—and the person you’re praying for! For more, visit www.sharelife.today.

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

While the people of Bethlehem slept, there was a young woman, ten months pregnant, resting in a stable. She had arrived earlier that day with her husband and found that there was no room in any of the inns for them to stay. They’d come to be part of an ordered census from the Roman governor. And while the little town slumbered away that night, Mary labored and had her son, and she named Him Jesus, just as the angel had told her. He was born to save His people from their sins. And today, over two thousand years later, He’s still working a miracle in those who place their trust in His death on the cross. Jesus lived the perfect life we that couldn’t and died the death we should have to save us from our sins. And the Bible tells us “to all who believe in His name, He gave the right to become children of God.” For more on hope of the Gospel, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

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What are you placing your hope in right now? Your investments, your job, your family? You know, all of those things may provide some comfort in the short term, but there is only one lasting hope that we can count on, and that is the Person of Jesus Christ. Take Kenny, for example. He shared his testimony with us on whats my story dot org about how Jesus changed his life. He said, "I was filled with bitterness. My life was a complete ruin. In the midst of this, a friend I had just met invited me to church. For the first time, I heard that even though I didn’t deserve it and in spite of anything I’d done, I could be forgiven and inherit eternal life. That night, I received[...]hope in the midst of hopelessness!” That can be our story as well! All we must do is place our trust in Jesus and Him alone, the Author of our hope. For more on the Gospel, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

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How much are you watching the news right now? I know a lot of people have stopped watching altogether because it's just too depressing some days. But did you know that many today are living without hope. But here's some good news: The Bible says that, “God so loved the world that He gave is only Begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” The wages of our sins is death, but on Christmas Day, over two thousand years ago, a gift was given to us. Hope was born. His name is Jesus, and He is Christ the Lord. God Himself came dwell with us as a human and lived a perfect life we couldn’t. He then died a cross as the needed sacrifice to pay for our sins. And now, He offers us the free gift of eternal life. And all we have to do is place our faith in Him and Him alone. Now, this is hope! For more on the Gospel, visit our website at www.sharelife.today.

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I have a rather strange question for you this Christmas season: How is your hope doing? Well, over the past few years, we’ve been through some really rough times. It’s possible that you’re doing ok. But it is also possible you're just hanging on, hoping for hope. Well, here's the thing: Hope is so vital. William Carey, the father of the modern mission movement, said, “Without hope, it’s impossible to carry on any great movement indefinitely." But how do we get hope? And how do we keep it? Well, the truth is everlasting hope came on Christmas. His name is Jesus. After He started His ministry here on earth, Jesus told his troubled disciples who were worried about the future, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life…Don’t let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” When we place our trust in Jesus, we receive a new life of hope in Him. For more on the hope of the Gospel, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today.

Did you know that God promises you hope? In Romans 8:39 the Bible tells us that, "Neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus." Here’s the truth: when we place our trust in Jesus and Him alone, He is always with us. He never leaves us or forsakes us. Ever since that first Christmas that God Himself stepped onto this earth, born as a baby in Bethlehem, our hope was manifest in Jesus. He came, he lived a perfect life, He died on the cross in our place, and rose again, and is in Heaven now offering us new life. And it is this new life that becomes the fountain of hope within us. But here’s the question: do you have this hope? For more on the Gospel and how you can share it’s hope with others, visit our website at www.sharelife.today. That’s www.sharelife.today.