Sermon Outline / Reflection
INTRODUCTION
* Bringing Jesus into our Community is DANGEROUS Business
* Message of Salvation and yet Opposition
EMBARRASSED BELIEVER
* Afraid to Offend
* Afraid unable to Defend
* Other Fears (look foolish, confrontations, rejection, etc.)
BE EMPOWERED
* Spirit of POWER, LOVE, SELF-DISCIPLINE (Control)
* Spirit of Timidity (Cowardice, Fear) is Not from God when Sharing the Gospel
* Renew Your Mind, God's Power is within You, Take Courage
* Instead of Shame Receive as Opportunity to Suffer for Jesus
ARE YOU CONVINCED
* Who You Serve & Worship
* Sin, Death, Eternal Destination (Heaven, Hell)
IDEAS IN HOW TO SHARE MORE OF JESUS (your story) WITH OTHERS
1. In Love, Gentleness, Respect (not in hate, pride, arrogance)
2. Life Before Jesus (what was happening, etc.)
3. When Did You Know Your Need for Jesus
4. How Did You Come to Trust Jesus as Lord and Savior
5. Life with Jesus (what's changed, current struggles)
STEPS TO PEACE WITH GOD
https://billygraham.org/decision-magazine/october-2004/steps-to-peace-wi...
GROWING DEEPER IN REFLECTION
1. How did God speak to you through today’s message?
2. Do you believe people, in general, are willing to have deeper conversations about religion, faith, and eternity? Why? or Why Not?
3. What fears/embarrassments have been holding you back from joyfully and courageously sharing Jesus with others?
4. Why does the world (our community) need to hear your faith-journey?
5. What do you need to do to be more equipped & empowered to share Jesus with others?
6. One day Jesus will require a response from all people – how are you influencing others with their eternal response?
Learning how to share more of Jesus each day,
Pastor Trevor