Sharing faith the Jesus way
A presentation by Jim Currin, Church Army Captain, Secretary for Evangelisation Churches Together in England
… with people we know
….. and the people God calls us to
CWT weekend Session 3
Introduce ‘360’
Pictures
Interview
Antivirus
Xbox
Digger
ADD …
Jesus 360?
Read Hebrews 12: 2a
Jesus ‘360’ message points:
From every angle
For every person
In every situation
At all times
To all places
Anywhere
Everywhere
Now
Forever! … in the right direction
Jesus ‘360’ = many facets
Etc
‘Jesus 360’
‘360’ Gospel suggests:
All angles
All directions,
so appears ..
Contradictory
Paradoxical
Best get the big picture ….
Sharing faith the Jesus way
Classic / simple model of communication
You AN Other
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Principle = 3 relationships
The Evangelists art of connecting them
Modelled on the Gospel of Jesus for the Gospels
God
You AN Other
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God’s love for us in Christ
- Creation
- Cross
- Grace
God
You AN Other
John 4:4-26 Jesus accepts you as you are
Sharing faith the Jesus way
Our response
- Love
- Commitment
- Discipleship
God
You AN Other
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Reaching out
- Mission
- Gospel
- Love
God
You AN Other
Luke 5: 17-22 Reach out their need
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Building a relationship
- Q/A Jesus = Mt x 94; Mk x59; Lk x 82; Jn x49
- Being human
- Dialogue
God
You AN Other
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Knowing God loves the other person
- Because he loves all
- Demonstrated in Christ
- Regardless of response
God
You AN Other
Luke 15:11-32 God’s love for all
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Praying for other person to respond to God’s love
Accepting forgiveness in Christ
As a child acknowledging the Father = new creation
God
You AN Other
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Q where is our focus?
God
You AN Other
What is the gospel we share?
www.wordle.net www.jesus360.org.uk
Sharing faith the Jesus way
In Practice – the opportunities:
List relationships we already have:
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Church
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Family
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Friends
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Neighbours
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Work
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Hobbies
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Networks
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Hobbies
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Online
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Hobbies
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Events
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Hobbies
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Fund raising
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Hobbies
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Faith sharing team / choir
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Community event
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Link with partner
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Meeting need
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Hobbies
Discuss common factors:
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Hobbies
Focus on:
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Hobbies