The Testimony of an Outcast

God wants to use us to tell others!

1. The gospel is radical
2. The gospel is nourishing
3. The gospel is compelling
4. The gospel is influential

 

Discussion questions available here.

 

 

God wants to use us to tell others!

1. The gospel is radical

The gospel transforms priorities!

  • Awe over shame
  • Proclamation over reputation
  • Spiritual satisfaction over physical
  • Personal over mechanical

2. The gospel is nourishing

Which makes you feel more empty – not eating, or not serving?

God invites us to be filled by Him (Isaiah 55:1-2) – enjoying Him and serving Him!

We can give our all for Jesus – without reserve! (Acts 20:24)

You can’t do it if you’re not satisfied in Christ!

3. The gospel is compelling

The movement must start in us – with an overwhelming burden for the gospel! (1 Corinthians 9:16)

The harvest is being reaped now (John 4:35-36)!

My response is to go tell others!

  • Sowing with the Word
  • Reaping with the Word
  • Rejoicing in God’s work

4. The gospel is influential

Have you decided for others what they will believe?

God works through story!

  • Everyone has their story – their lives, their struggles, their desires, their pursuits…
  • God gives the believer a new story – new life, desires fulfilled, and hope in struggles!
  • Will you share your story?

God CAN use YOU to reach the people around you!