This message explores the Great Commission, the necessity of verbal witness, and the life-changing power of the gospel message. Learn why Jesus commanded evangelism throughout Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke, John 17, and Acts, making it a fundamental part of following Christ, not optional extra-credit Christianity. Understand why people cannot discover salvation through conscience alone and need someone to tell them the good news, as explained in Romans 10. Explore how the gospel - meaning good news in Greek - provides unconditional love, forgiveness, hope beyond death, and purpose in suffering that transforms every life challenge. Address common evangelism obstacles including fear, lack of training, and feeling unqualified to share faith. Discover practical steps for overcoming evangelism anxiety, starting spiritual conversations, and trusting the Holy Spirit to work through your witness. Perfect for Christians struggling with sharing their faith, new believers wanting to evangelize, church members seeking evangelism training, and anyone wanting to understand biblical reasons for witnessing. Learn how ordinary people with extraordinary stories of grace can effectively share the gospel message. Includes reflection questions for personal application and practical tips for beginning evangelistic conversations. Whether you're an introvert, new to faith, or feel unqualified, discover how God uses unlikely evangelists throughout history to spread the good news of Jesus Christ.

Understanding why Christians should evangelize and share the gospel with urgency. This message explores the biblical foundation for evangelism through Jesus' Great Commission and the powerful parable of the rich man and Lazarus. Discover why many Christians feel intimidated by sharing their faith and how to overcome those fears by understanding the eternal consequences at stake. Learn about the reality of heaven and hell from Jesus' own words, and why the gospel message is truly good news worth sharing. The parable reveals important truths about eternal destinations, the permanence of death's consequences, and the desperate desire of those in hell for others to be warned. Explore common misconceptions about salvation, including why good works and moral behavior aren't enough without faith in Jesus Christ. This biblical teaching emphasizes that evangelism is simply speaking while God does the transformative work in people's hearts. Perfect for Christians who want to grow in their understanding of sharing faith, overcoming evangelism anxiety, and recognizing the power of the gospel message. Topics covered include the Great Commission, eternal life, salvation through faith, biblical parables, heaven and hell, Christian witnessing, and practical steps for sharing faith with family and friends. Whether you're new to faith sharing or looking to renew your passion for evangelism, this message provides biblical motivation and practical encouragement for fulfilling the Great Commission in your daily life.

Can Christians drink alcohol and smoke marijuana? This biblical analysis explores what Scripture actually teaches about substance use for believers. Many Christians wonder about alcohol consumption, especially since Jesus himself drank wine and performed his first miracle turning water into wine. The Bible warns against alcohol abuse, not use, providing three key principles for Christian drinking: legality, mental alertness, and love for others. When these conditions are met, believers can consume alcohol while maintaining full mental clarity and honoring God. However, marijuana presents different biblical challenges. THC affects brain receptors, impairing memory, attention, and motivation - directly contradicting Scripture's call for believers to be alert and sober-minded. Unlike alcohol, marijuana's recreational purpose is specifically to compromise mental alertness, making it incompatible with biblical standards for Christian living. This comprehensive biblical perspective addresses common questions about substance use, providing practical guidance for believers navigating these complex cultural issues. Topics covered include Jesus and wine, biblical principles for alcohol consumption, marijuana's effects on mental alertness, medical marijuana considerations, and God's grace for those struggling with substance use. Whether you're seeking clarity on Christian freedom, biblical sobriety, or substance use guidelines, this biblical analysis provides scriptural answers for modern believers facing these challenging decisions in contemporary culture.