Title: The Gospel of Influence (4)
Series: 40 Dy Challenge
Author: Scott Maze
Text: John 4:17-18, John 4:13-14
Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Just before the two parted, his client said to him, "I've often wanted to ask you a question, but I've been afraid to do so." "What do you want to know?" asked the lawyer. The man replied, "I've wondered why you're not a Christian." The man hung his head and said, "Doesn't the Bible say something to the effect about drunkards having no place in heaven?" "You're avoiding my question," continued the believer. "Well, truthfully, I can't recall anyone ever explaining how to become a Christian." Picking up a Bible, the client read some passages showing that all are under condemnation but that Christ came to save the lost by dying on the cross for their sins. "By receiving Him as your Substitute and Redeemer, you can be forgiven. If you're willing to receive Jesus. Would you pray with me to receive Christ?" The lawyer agreed, and when it was his turn he exclaimed, "Jesus, I am a slave to drink. One of your servants has shown me how to be saved. O God, forgive my sins and help me overcome the power of this terrible habit in my life." Right there, he was converted. That lawyer was C.I. Scofield, who would later edit a reference Bible that bears his name.1
The 40-Day Challenge is a series of sermons designed for your growth. It's designed to motivate you to grow spiritually by forming 7 habits that Christians have used for centuries to grow in their faith.
Please put this in front of you for the next few minutes.
I want you to take a 40-day challenge with me.
40 days of Bible reading.
40 days of prayer.
40 days of serving.
40 days of giving.
I want to challenge you specifically by encouraging you to make a personal commitment to sharing the gospel this year. In a recent survey, Christians were asked how many times they shared the gospel with someone. Around ...
Series: 40 Dy Challenge
Author: Scott Maze
Text: John 4:17-18, John 4:13-14
Many years ago in St. Louis, a lawyer visited a Christian to transact some business. Just before the two parted, his client said to him, "I've often wanted to ask you a question, but I've been afraid to do so." "What do you want to know?" asked the lawyer. The man replied, "I've wondered why you're not a Christian." The man hung his head and said, "Doesn't the Bible say something to the effect about drunkards having no place in heaven?" "You're avoiding my question," continued the believer. "Well, truthfully, I can't recall anyone ever explaining how to become a Christian." Picking up a Bible, the client read some passages showing that all are under condemnation but that Christ came to save the lost by dying on the cross for their sins. "By receiving Him as your Substitute and Redeemer, you can be forgiven. If you're willing to receive Jesus. Would you pray with me to receive Christ?" The lawyer agreed, and when it was his turn he exclaimed, "Jesus, I am a slave to drink. One of your servants has shown me how to be saved. O God, forgive my sins and help me overcome the power of this terrible habit in my life." Right there, he was converted. That lawyer was C.I. Scofield, who would later edit a reference Bible that bears his name.1
The 40-Day Challenge is a series of sermons designed for your growth. It's designed to motivate you to grow spiritually by forming 7 habits that Christians have used for centuries to grow in their faith.
Please put this in front of you for the next few minutes.
I want you to take a 40-day challenge with me.
40 days of Bible reading.
40 days of prayer.
40 days of serving.
40 days of giving.
I want to challenge you specifically by encouraging you to make a personal commitment to sharing the gospel this year. In a recent survey, Christians were asked how many times they shared the gospel with someone. Around ...
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