Get Off the Bench And Into the Game

Chapter 15

IT’S A TEAM SPORT!

The Bible demonstrates in Matthew 13:1-9 (NLT) that salvation rarely occurs with one conversation—that’s why sharing your faith is a team sport! It’s pointless to have a one-size-fits-all script to recite to every unbeliever, thinking it will always lead them to the Lord in one step. Instead, God does all the work, making divine appointments, connecting you with other teammates, and guiding you what to say.

Life Application

TELL US ABOUT A FAITH SHARING EXPERIENCE YOU’VE HAD, WHERE YOU KNOW OTHER CHRISTIANS PLAYED AN EQUALLY IMPORTANT ROLE?

Have you ever thought of sharing your faith as a team sport?
How does that take the pressure off?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Salvation rarely occurs with one conversation: Matthew 13:1–9 (NLT)

Here’s a great Scripture verse for those seeking wisdom: Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)

Every faith-sharing experience involves a team— with eternal rewards: 1 Corinthians 3:6–9 (NIV)

Every person’s salvation brings celebration: Luke 15:10 (NIV)

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

Faith Sharing is a Team Sport

You never know where you are in the chain of Christians God is using to lead people to Him.

You Are That Messenger!

Sharing the Gospel is a team sport. But when it comes to evangelism, many pass the buck. How do we do our part?

It’s a Team Sport!

Today, almost no one comes to the Lord in one step. It’s a process that has many steps and players along the way.

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No one, not even God, can make life’s most important decision for someone else.

Chapter 16

DOES GOD DIRECT YOUR STEPS?

For many American Christians, the scriptures have been nice to know and quote but almost irrelevant to their daily lives. When things are going well, many prefer to skate by, enjoying a casual relationship with God. Those days are gone forever.

Life Application

TELL US YOUR STORIES OF HOW GOD DIRECTED YOUR STEPS TO SHARE YOUR FAITH, EVEN WHEN IT SEEMED LIKE THINGS WERE GOING WRONG.

Other than putting your head in the sand, ignoring all the facts, or truly believing that you know better than God what’s best for you, why would you go another moment without telling God you’re all-in on His plan for your life?
Why would you not follow His lead, building up treasures in heaven?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Beware of living/making decisions based only on what you see: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV)

Who’s your God? Matthew 6:24 (KJV)

God directs your steps when you glorify Him—in the good times and the bad: Proverbs 3:5–6 (NKJV)

God rewards you when you trust Him/seek Him and lead people to Him: Hebrews 11:6 (NIV)

This describes what’s happening in America: Matthew 12:25 (KJV)

You have no idea the plans God has for you: Proverbs 19:21 (NIV)

Always give God the glory for “salvationing” people through you: Ephesians 3:20 (NLT)

Don’t rob yourself of God’s promise to hear and answer your prayers: James 1:7 (NLT)

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is powering you! Romans 8:11 (NLT)

God makes all things good when you seek and save the lost: Romans 8:28 (NIV)

If your faith is real, you’ll speak it: 2 Corinthians 4:13 (NLT)

Fear is defeated when you know that God is directing your steps: Psalm 37:23 (KJV)

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

God Orchestrates and Recruits

Learn from Barry and guest Pastor Jack Hibbs how to tell others about Jesus without fear!

Lead People to Acceptance

The average person hears the Gospel message 7 times before deciding to follow Christ. How do we close the deal?

God Directs Your Steps

God’s promise to make everything in your life work for good depends on living your life for His Purpose.

Timing is Everything

The unsaved around us today may not be here tomorrow. Quite unexpectedly, their time may run out. You never know!

Chapter 17

FOLLOW THE NUDGE; LIVE IN THE FOG

The favor of God (FOG) begins with making Jesus Christ the Lord of your life. Not just with words, but by everything you do and say for the rest of your life. If He’s not your Lord, you won’t serve Him, things will not go well for you, and you may eventually depart from Him. You need to be all-in!

Life Application

TELL US WHEN YOU FOLLOWED OR FAILED TO FOLLOW GOD’S NUDGE.

Going all-in is what takes you into a personal relationship with God that is unquestionably supernatural. The question is, Are you all-in for Christ?
What would it take for you to be all-in?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Being good doesn’t get you or anyone else into heaven: Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)

God is with us, His disciples, to the end: Matthew 28:20 (NLT)

You can’t earn your way into heaven: John 14:6 (NIV)

God loves you as much as He’s ever loved anyone—even His Son, Jesus Christ: Psalm 139:17–18 (NLT)

We’re like filthy rags compared to the pureness of our holy God: Isaiah 64:6 (NIV)

The God who created everything in existence wants to be your friend: John 15:15–17 (NLT)

All of us are in the same boat—needing a Savior: Romans 3:10 (NKJV)

God set you apart to be His spokesperson before you were born: Jeremiah 1:5 (ESV)

God never leaves you when you love and serve Him: Hebrews 13:5 (ESV)

Sharing your faith is secondarily about winning the lost and primarily about igniting you! Isaiah 43:10 (NIV)

Always be ready for God to nudge you into a conversation: 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT)

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

Follow the Nudge

The next time you feel prompted by the Holy Spirit to share your faith, don’t be afraid. He is with you. Follow the nudge.

A Life-changing Decision

After following the nudge from the Lord, Tony shared his faith with his brother, Angelo. Then something amazing happened!

God’s Call is Not Just for Pastors

Join Barry as he talks with “23 Minutes in Hell” author Bill Wiese about following the nudge of the Holy Spirit.

When You Get the Nudge

Emmanuel got “the nudge” from the Holy Spirit to talk about God with a popular guy in his class. But then tragedy occurred.

Get Off the Bench And Into the Game

LESSON HIGHLIGHTS

IT’S A TEAM SPORT!

TELL US ABOUT A FAITH SHARING EXPERIENCE YOU’VE HAD, WHERE YOU KNOW OTHER CHRISTIANS PLAYED AN EQUALLY IMPORTANT ROLE?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

DOES GOD DIRECT YOUR STEPS?

TELL US YOUR STORIES OF HOW GOD DIRECTED YOUR STEPS TO SHARE YOUR FAITH, EVEN WHEN IT SEEMED LIKE THINGS WERE GOING WRONG.

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

FOLLOW THE NUDGE; LIVE IN THE FOG

TELL US WHEN YOU FOLLOWED OR FAILED TO FOLLOW GOD’S NUDGE.

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

Ignite Your Life Bible Study

Get Off the Bench And Into the Game

LESSON HIGHLIGHTS

IT’S A TEAM SPORT!

TELL US ABOUT A FAITH SHARING EXPERIENCE YOU’VE HAD, WHERE YOU KNOW OTHER CHRISTIANS PLAYED AN EQUALLY IMPORTANT ROLE?

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

DOES GOD DIRECT YOUR STEPS?

TELL US YOUR STORIES OF HOW GOD DIRECTED YOUR STEPS TO SHARE YOUR FAITH, EVEN WHEN IT SEEMED LIKE THINGS WERE GOING WRONG.

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

FOLLOW THE NUDGE; LIVE IN THE FOG

TELL US WHEN YOU FOLLOWED OR FAILED TO FOLLOW GOD’S NUDGE.

Scriptures for Deeper Reflection

Videos/Articles to inspire your faith

Ignite Your Life Bible Study

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