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How Do I Talk To My Friends About Jesus?

by Le-Jovale Vallejo
written by Le-Jovale Vallejo

In an episode of Real Truth. Real Quick., Rick Smith and Todd Wagner tackled one of the most common questions Christians face: How do I talk to my friends about Jesus?

Start with Love, Not Weirdness

“Don’t be weird,” was Todd’s very first piece of advice. “Let’s share joyfully, authentically, and out of love. This is how you do it.”

Todd went on to emphasize the importance of treating friends as friends—not projects to be completed or people to be pressured.

“You love them. You’re not going to be more loved by God if you convert them,” he said. “In fact, I never have this conversation with someone like I’m trying to convert them—because I’m not. God is the one who brings about transformation.”

It’s Not You, It’s the Holy Spirit

Todd pointed to John 16:8, which says:

“He will prove the world to be in the wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment.”

He explained that it’s the Holy Spirit’s job to convict and change hearts. Believers are simply called to participate in what the Spirit is already doing—by loving well and living in a way that sparks curiosity.

“What I’m going to do is love them and live before them in such a way that they would be curious,” Todd said.

Relational Evangelism

This approach is known as relational evangelism—building real friendships and sharing the Gospel naturally through those relationships.

“People I engage with in life, at some point in our friendship, I want them to know about the things I’m most passionate about. If I’m a friend, and I have something that’s a blessing to me, I’m going to share it with you,” Todd said. “Friends share blessings with one another.”

It’s Less Awkward Than You Think

Rick added that in his own experience, conversations about faith were almost always more natural than he expected.

“I find a lot of times, in our own minds, we make it seem more awkward than it really is,” he said. “Most of the time, when I engage with someone, it ends up being better than I thought it would be. They were glad that someone, in the middle of talking about the Mavericks or the Cowboys, took a moment to ask them something deeper.”

Share the Good News

“Because people want good news,” Todd said. “As followers of Christ, we shouldn’t forsake gathering with other believers, but we should also be developing authentic relationships with those far from God—and love them joyfully. Share with them what matters most to you.”

Reference: Real Truth. Real Quick.

How Do I Talk To My Friends About Jesus?

Header image: Rick and Todd [Real Truth. Real Quick.]. YouTube, 15 March 2015, https://youtu.be/QGs3Ip8hlug

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Divine Appointment Led Young Man To Encounter Jesus At The Mall

by Christa
written by Christa

A young man who went to a mall to return something did not expect to encounter Jesus that day!

Encountering Jesus In A Mall

Richard Lorenzo Jr., pastor of Revival Remnant Outreach Center, and his friend spent their day inside a mall, looking for people to share the Gospel with. But while they passed by a shop, God impressed Richard to stop for Pierre who was about to return a jersey he purchased.

Pierre went inside a jersey store to return the item he bought. Unfortunately, the store did not proceed with the transaction. So, Richard took the chance and  buy the jersey from him. It was the pastor’s entry point to lead Pierre into a conversation about Jesus and life.

Richard then started to ask Pierre of questions about the meaning of life and happiness. As they went on, Richard shared his testimony of how Jesus redeemed him from his wayward life and witchcraft.

Divine Appointment

Similarly, Pierre confessed that he had also experienced supernatural attacks when asleep. Growing up with a Christian mother, he knew about Jesus but really did not know Him.

One time, when Pierre was having a nightmare, he mentioned the name of Jesus. Then the demons that were tormenting him were gone in an instant.

Richard shared that it was a divine appointment for them to meet. He continued to share the truth of Jesus wanting to be his Savior.

Pierre, who was also convicted by the presence of God, opened his heart and accepted Christ. Richard prayed for him and declared God’s will over his life.

Moreover, the pastor invited Pierre to church that weekend to help him on his new journey with Christ. Indeed, Pierre came and even got baptized. He surrendered his life to Jesus, declaring he was dead to his past self and now resurrected with Christ!

He Had A Powerful Encounter With God!!! - MUST WATCH

Header Image: Richard Lorenzo Jr., Youtube, July 14, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5nGavGHtlY

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Pastor Myles Rutherford Urges Christians To Have A Burden For Lost Souls

by Christa
written by Christa

Pastor Myles Rutherford urges Christians to have a burden to win souls for Jesus Christ.

Pastor Myles Rutherford

In one of his sermon videos, the pastor and founder of Worship With Wonders Church compels believers to have the same heart as God for the lost souls. He shared, “As believers, we should carry a burden and passion to see souls won to the Kingdom.”

Pastor Myles then portrayed one of his heroes of faith, Smith Wigglesworth, as an example of winning souls for Jesus.

“He [Smith Wigglesworth] would not go to bed without winning one soul to the Lord,” he narrated. “That means that he won 365 people to the Lord every year minimum. One night, he went to bed and didn’t realize he had forgotten somebody. He got out of bed, put his clothes on, went to the park bench by the bus, waited for somebody to come catch a bus. And when they did, he led them to the Lord just so he could go back home and sleep.”

In the same way, Pastor Myles encouraged Christians to have the same passion and burden to see people get saved—Christians who are willing to receive the burden that will inconvenience them.

Share the Gospel

Moreover, Pastor Myles reminded the church that sharing the Gospel would bring persecution and rejection. But when the time comes, those people who persecuted them will be the same people who will approach them when they need prayers.

“You will be the one that everybody walks by and puts their hand like this and giggles while they’re looking at you. Because you’re the weird one that serves this almighty being up in the sky,” Pastor Myles preached.

“But there will come a moment where all hell is breaking loose in their life, and they’re gonna say, ‘I don’t know who I need to turn to. But there was this one person at work/school, that we all make fun of. I know right now if I needed somebody to pray for me, it would be that one person.”

Pastor Myles’ message encourages Christians to go and fulfill Jesus’ last command unashamedly.

 

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Aaron Smith Talks About Evangelism
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Aaron Smith On Evangelism: ‘It Looks Like Slowing Down & It Looks Like Loving Your Neighbor’

by Kriza Jo Tanduyan
written by Kriza Jo Tanduyan

Aaron Smith talked about evangelism and mentioned that it looked like slowing down and loving our neighbor.

Aaron Smith

The founder of Handlebar Podcast, Aaron Smith, discussed what evangelism looked like in one of his podcast episodes. He mentioned that he had stopped trying to evangelize people and started focusing on loving them instead. For him, there was a significant difference between the two approaches. When he would evangelize people, questions would arise in his mind about whether he got it right or wrong, gave them good theology, or shared everything he needed to.

He then referenced what Jesus said to the Pharisees when asked about the greatest commandment. Jesus emphasized loving the Lord with all your heart, mind, and soul. Aaron highlighted that the second commandment was about loving your neighbor, not evangelizing them.

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Furthermore, he elaborated, “I think oftentimes, I look more like Jesus to people when I don’t tell them the gospel. I’m just kind. And I go out of my way to see them and really just loving on people. And I have found from loving on people there’s normally a door that I couldn’t have created myself. That happens where I’m just talking about the Lord, and I’m talking about Jesus.” He also emphasized that the kindness he showed to people opened up their hearts to receive what he had to say.

Aaron Smith Talks About Evangelism

THE HANDLEBAR PODCAST. (Screenshot). (2024). Sharing The Gospel. Retrieved April 29, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goh6f70YMSo

Moreover, he explained that when Jesus gave the great commission, He didn’t actually command His people to go and evangelize. In Matthew 28:19-20, it was written, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Loving People

He stressed that God’s commandments were all about loving God and His people. He was not against sharing the gospel. But he just pointed out that if a person’s first motive in evangelizing people wasn’t about loving them, then they had missed it from the start.

Lastly, he shared what evangelism looked like for him, “It looks like slowing down, and it looks like loving your neighbor.”

Watch the full video here.

Reference | THE HANDLEBAR PODCAST

Header Image: THE HANDLEBAR PODCAST. (Screenshot). (2024). Sharing The Gospel. Retrieved April 29, 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goh6f70YMSo

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Young Ukrainian Girl Boldly Preached Gospel On Train And Passengers’ Lives Are Changed

by Christa
written by Christa

A young Ukrainian girl and her friends got on the wrong train. Instead of getting frustrated over the mishap, they stepped out of their comfort zone and boldly shared the Gospel with the passengers.

Ukrainian Girl Preaching

Dasha and her Christian friends recalled the time when they accidentally rode the wrong train. They were supposed to go to the other side of the town, but the train wouldn’t take them there.

One of Dasha’s friends said, “We’re on the wrong train. We have to go to the other side of the town. We’re going the opposite way. So, I was like, Dasha, we’re going on the wrong train. Maybe tell people that they’re on the wrong path of life.”

And so, they obeyed the prompting of the Holy Spirit.

They decided Dasha would preach and then others would personally minister.

Before Dasha began to share, she was obviously nervous but her passion for God and souls strengthened her. Her friends even reminded her of the truth. They told her, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon you.’

The Gospel of Christ

Then, Dasha lifted her voice to catch the attention of all the passengers. She shared, “Friends, right now, we didn’t get on the right train. And this happens often in life that we aren’t going on the right path.”

“But I wanna tell you that there is a right path, and there is truth. And this is Jesus Christ!”

Dasha went on to present Jesus and His finished work at the cross. “He came down onto this earth and lived a perfect life,” she continued.

Then, she asked the passengers to lift their hands if they wanted to receive Jesus as their Lord and Savior.

Amazingly, most passengers raised their hands. Dasha’s friends approached and ministered to those with hands raised. Some wept as they got convicted by the power of the Spirit of God.

Dasha and the team celebrated the victory and salvation of many. Although it was not part of their plan, their time was not wasted as they led people to Christ.

 

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Header Image: Mira Red [@miraredk0], Instagram, November 30, 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0M094TvQNq/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D

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The Joy of Your Salvation
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God’s Word for the Day: The Joy of Your Salvation

by Lily Benson
written by Lily Benson

The joy of your salvation is an internal and external happiness that comes from being redeemed by God’s grace.

What Does the Bible Say?

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Psalm 51:12

You have received an incredible gift—the salvation provided through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. This gift not only secures your eternal life but also offers a profound and unshakeable joy that surpasses any circumstance you may face.  Explore the depths of this joy, rooted in the unwavering promises found in God’s Word.

The gift of salvation is a blessing from God, not earned by your own efforts or achievements. Ephesians 2:8-9 reminds us that we are saved by God’s grace through faith. This truth should fill you with overflowing joy, knowing that our salvation is secure and cannot be earned or lost. You are forever loved and accepted by our Heavenly Father.

The joy that stems from the redemption you have received through Jesus Christ. In Psalm 51:12, David’s prayer to God resonates with us: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Your salvation is not a one-time event but a continuous source of joy and renewal. Through Christ’s sacrifice, you have been forgiven, cleansed, and reconciled to God. Your sins have been washed away, and you are made new in Christ—this truth is worth rejoicing!

Psalm 96:2-3 says to sing, praise, and proclaim God’s salvation day after day. Your overflowing joy should compel you to share the good news of God’s salvation with others. As you bear witness to the transformative power of Christ, you invite others to experience the same joy and freedom you have found in Him.

Prayer

I pray that joy will rise within your spirit and create unshakable happiness that comes from knowing you are redeemed and set free. Lord, I thank you for a joy that bubbles up and overflows as a display of your goodness and faithfulness. Amen!

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One Person Can Make a Difference
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One Person Can Make a Difference

by Dr. William M. Wilson
written by Dr. William M. Wilson

One person can make a difference. You don’t have to be a vocational minister, an evangelist, or a missionary to reach the unreached in your sphere of influence. When Jesus, in Matthew 24, said “And this Gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations,” He wasn’t limiting this charge to global ministries. Each one of us can share Jesus with someone, especially one at a time.

A compelling story illustrating this occurred in the 19th Century, a time when the internet and mass media were non-existent.

In 1855, a Sunday school teacher named Edward Kimball led a seventeen-year-old shoe clerk named Dwight L. Moody to Christ. D. L. Moody began a ministry that reached millions of people, and in one service, he preached and awakened the heart of a young pastor named F. B. Meyer, who then preached on college campuses. 

One of Meyer’s converts was Wilbur Chapman. After attending a D. L. Moody campaign, Chapman became 

Moody’s co-worker and hired an ex-baseball player, Billy Sunday, to be his assistant. Sunday became a great evangelist and held crusades across America, including in Charlotte, North Carolina. A group of local businessmen in Charlotte were touched by Sunday’s ministry and began praying for greater local outreach. They invited a minister by the name of Mordecai Ham to preach at a tent meeting in Charlotte in 1934. 

On November 1, 1934, during the tent meeting, a sixteen-year-old boy came forward to receive Christ. That sixteen-year-old boy was Billy Graham, who became one of the most effective evangelists of all time, seeing more than two million people respond to the invitation to receive Christ at his crusades.

And where did it all start? With a Sunday School teacher reaching one. 

Yes, when one person is saved, there is rejoicing in heaven! But a dramatic, tangible, and powerful potential on Earth is also released. I believe God is calling us to live like Jesus and focus on the ONE. And if we will focus on the one, He will unlock the multitudes.

This excerpt was taken from the brand-new book, The Power of One by Dr. Billy Wilson.

Available now at www.drbillywilsonbooks.com

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Ross Johnston Preaches The Gospel At A Public High School In California

by Le-Jovale Vallejo
written by Le-Jovale Vallejo

Recently, many students received Christ when Ross Johnston preached the gospel at a public high school in California.

Ross Johnston

Ross, the co-founder of the “California Will Be Saved” movement, is passionate about sharing Jesus with others. To respond to God’s call, he left “his 6 figure job at one of the top online businesses in America.” According to his website, he did so in obedience to God “to become a full-time missionary in California.”

Having been born by artificial insemination, Ross grew up in a lesbian household. But when he was 15 years old, he encountered the presence of Jesus and surrendered his life to Him.

“The Lord pursued me, loved me, and saved me. I’m forever grateful. So everywhere I go, I share my testimony to pierce the darkness and lies of the devil so that many will come to know the real Jesus!,” he wrote in a caption.

Ross Johnston Preaches The Gospel At A Public High

Recently, he shared a testimony about preaching the gospel at a public high school in California.

Hundreds of students heard the Good News and many responded to the gospel.

“I had the opportunity to preach the gospel at a public high school in California today! What a moment, 118 students came, and 28 responded to the gospel at their lunch break. The harvest is ripe here in the golden state!” he said.

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Ross then encouraged everyone to carry out the Great Commission. He posed a very important question: “Who’s willing to go and preach the gospel in boldness and love?”

Sharing The Gospel

Having been to many places to share the Word, Ross experienced many rejections. But instead of getting discouraged, he focused on the fact that many said ‘yes’ to God, too.

“Many have rejected it, but many more have surrendered their lives to it. I pray that as ministers we would never lose sight of the greatest reality. The cross and resurrection of Jesus. May we never try to add on our own flavors or lenses but instead rely on the spirit of God to breathe on the greatest story and person known in mankind. Jesus is not just enough; he is everything,” he said.

 

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Reference | Ross Johnston

Header image: Students heard the gospel [rossjohnstonn]. Instagram, 28 September 2023, https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxtmYyKPtro/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Over 17,000 Brazilians Heard The Gospel At A Will Graham Evangelistic Crusade

by Christa
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Over 17,000 Brazilians gathered at Campina Grande do Sul rodeo arena to listen to the message of Jesus Christ. More than 7,000 have also watched the livestream. This evangelistic event was marked as the first outreach in the country of Will Graham.

Will Graham

Surpassing the capacity venue with 1,000 in overflow seating, Will joked as he preached. “I think we made one mistake tonight. We needed a bigger arena.”

Will Graham is the “third-generation of Grahams to proclaim the Gospel under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).” He is Billy Graham’s grandson, Franklin Graham’s firstborn, and serving as the Executive Vice-President of BGEA.

And at his first evangelistic outreach in Brazil, he share the power of God’s love.

 

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Brazilians Respond to Jesus

“God took the sin of the world and placed it on the shoulders of Jesus for sinners like you and me,” Will said.

“The cross was the most important moment in the history of the world. It’s impossible to measure God’s love on the cross. It doesn’t matter how deep you are in sin. God’s love on the cross covers you as well,” he told the crowd.

He then invited them to give their lives to Jesus and hundreds responded to the call.

Felipe, one who responded, testified the peace and courage he felt after receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior. He said, “Before, I felt like my head was a blank sheet of paper. Now, I am feeling that I am starting to write my whole story again.”

“Yesterday, I felt lost. [But] God really touched my heart during [tonight’s] service. I felt brave and so much courage to come forward,” he continued.

Moreover, 400 local churches that partnered with BGEA will follow up on the hundreds of new believers.

Reference: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

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Man Gets Freed From Anger And Receives The Peace Of God At The Beach

by Christa
written by Christa

A man who was spending his day at the beach was delivered from anger, which was oppressing him for a long time. After prayer, the man felt a weight was lifted off, and he received the peace of God.

Gabriel Storm

Gabriel Storm is a lover of Jesus. And he shows his love for Jesus by going out and telling others of the Gospel and praying for freedom.

One of his evangelistic outings happened at the Jax beach. He would approach people and ask them about their struggles. Then, he would share Jesus with them and His power to break every chain. Gabriel would then lead them in prayer and into an encounter with Christ.

And as he was doing this, a man came to him, who was named Adam. Adam had heard about what Gabriel was doing, and wanted to share his testimony.

He shared that he was raised in a Christian household but went on the wrong path. But when he got into an accident, God rescued him. Adam gave his life to Jesus in 2018.

Spirit of Anger 

As Adam was telling his story, God revealed to Gabriel what Adam was struggling with.

“While I was talking with you, the Lord was pointing that there’s this kind of spirit of anger that sometimes torments you and gets you in these fits of rage,” Gabriel told Adam.

Adam was surprised by the revelation and confirmed everything Gabriel said.

He said that serving in Marine Corps for four years made him live in such a way. “I tend to hold a lot of stuff, and it kind of explodes sometimes in a fit of rage.”

So, Gabriel led Adam into a prayer of deliverance and freedom from the bondage of anger.

After prayer, Adam felt different, “I haven’t felt this type of peace over my body. I feel so comfortable. It’s almost like whatever anger behind me was lifted, but it was replaced with some kind of strength.”

Watch the full testimony here.

Evangelizing at the beach!!

Header Image: Gabriel Storm, Evangelizing at the beach, Youtube, July 1, 2023, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeGlC0SQ6BU

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