As we continue in the “Tell Someone” message series about sharing your faith with others, we realize that some people have a hard time moving beyond sharing their personal experiences to sharing the greatest news ever of the Gospel. Simply put, the news can be summarized: “Jesus is Greater!” Jesus is greater than our religious works, greater than our earthly knowledge, greater than our status/race/gender, greater than our sins and failures, and greater than our current temptations and troubles. Jesus can save, sanctify and satisfy. This week we are going to look at John 3 and 4 and be reminded of the message and motivation Jesus has mandated and modeled. Be encouraged that sharing this great news about Jesus can make an eternal difference and is definitely rewarding.
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Rockwell Church May 19th, 2024 Pastor Chris Teien
How to Share The Greatest News Ever
John 4:39-42
“Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more became believers. 42 They said to the woman, “We no longer believe just because of what you said; now we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man really is the Savior of the world.”
“Jesus is Greater!”
A. Jesus is Greater Than the Best You Could Ever Be (John 3:26-27)
- Religion (Acts 4:12, Phil 3:8-9)
- Knowledge (Prov 2:6, James 1:17, Col 2:2-3)
- Status/Race/Gender (Prov 22:2, Acts 10:34-35, Gal 3:28, Eph 2:14)
B. Jesus is Greater Than Anyone Else (John 3:29-34, John 17:3, John 16:33)
C. Jesus is Greater Than Life’s Difficulties (John 3:35-36)
- Sinful Past (1 John 4:4)
- Current Troubles (Matt 6:33, 1 Pet 1:3-7)
- Future Fears (Heb 13:6, John 14:27, Phil 4:6-7)
Remember the Five Essentials of the Gospel
- All Are Sinners and Therefore Lost
- God Loves the Sinner but Must Punish the Sin
- No One Can Save Themselves by Any Means
- Christ Has Provided for Our Salvation
- The Sinner Must Personally Accept by Faith God’s Provision of Salvation
Bill Fay’s “The Share Jesus Scriptures”
Note: Ask your friend to read the verse aloud. Next, ask him, “What does this say to you?” If your friend gives an incorrect answer, say, “Read it again.” Continue this process, until your friend understands the Scripture.
- Romans 3:23—“All have sinned”
“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
What does this say to you? - Romans 6:23—“Wages of sin is death”
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
What does this say to you? - John 3:3—“Must be born again”
“In reply Jesus declared, ‘I tell you the truth, unless a man is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.’ ”
Why did Jesus come to die? - John 14:6—“I’m the way”
“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’ ”
What does this say to you? - Romans 10:9–11—“If you confess”
“That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved. As the Scripture says, ‘Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.’ ”
What does this say to you? - 2 Corinthians 5:15—“No longer live for themselves”
“And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.”
What does this say to you? - Revelation 3:20—“Here I am standing at your door”
“ ‘Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.’ ”
What does this say to you?
The Five Commitment Questions
- Are you a sinner?
- Do you want forgiveness of sins?
- Do you believe Jesus Christ died on the cross for you and rose again?
- Are you willing to surrender your life to Jesus Christ?
- Are you ready to invite Jesus Christ into your life and into your heart?
Sinner’s Prayer
Heavenly Father, I have sinned against you. I want forgiveness for all my sins. I believe that Jesus died on the cross for me and rose again. Father, I give you my life to do with as you wish. I want Jesus Christ to come into my life and into my heart. This I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
An additional resource for this message series is the small book “Tell Someone – You Can Share the Good News” by Greg Laurie. Also available as an e-book or audio book.
Some Other Helpful Resources:
Fay, William, and Linda Evans Shepherd. Share Jesus without Fear. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999.
Earley, Dave, and David Wheeler. Evangelism Is…. Nashville, TN: B&H Academic, 2010.
Laurie, Greg. New Believer’s Guide to How to Share Your Faith. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1999.
Moyer, R. Larry. Show Me How to Share the Gospel. Show Me How Series. Kregel, 1998.
Gaines, Steve. Share Jesus Like It Matters. Auxano Press, 2017.
Comfort, Ray, and Kirk Cameron. The Way of the Master: How to Share Your Faith Simply, Effectively, Biblically … The Way Jesus Did. Alachua, FL: Bridge-Logos, 2006.
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