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Sermon Summary: This sermon concludes the "Bless" series, focusing on the final 'S' which stands for "Story." The message emphasizes the importance of sharing personal testimonies about how Jesus has transformed one's life. It addresses common reluctances to sharing faith stories and provides practical advice on how to prepare and deliver one's testimony effectively. The sermon underscores that sharing our stories is not about imposing beliefs but about offering hope and the good news of Jesus to others.

Key Points:

- Sharing your story is a crucial part of evangelism and loving your neighbor - Common excuses for not sharing include feeling unworthy, fear of imposing beliefs, and discomfort - A three-step model for sharing your story: life before Jesus, how you met Jesus, and life since meeting Jesus - The importance of living a life that aligns with your testimony - Preparation and practice are key to being ready to share your story - Prayer is essential in seeking opportunities to share your faith - The process of blessing others through your story may take time and patience

Scripture Reference: John 9:24-25 (The story of the blind man healed by Jesus) Romans 10:14 1 Peter 3:15

Sermon Summary:

This sermon explores the importance of kindness as a practical expression of God's love. It emphasizes how Christians are called to show kindness to others, just as God has shown kindness to us. The message encourages believers to be sensitive to the needs of others, respond spontaneously with acts of kindness, and be willing to sacrifice in order to serve others. The sermon ties this call to kindness to the broader theme of blessing others, using the acronym BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Story).

Key Points:

Kindness is love in action, a language that the deaf can hear and the blind can see We should respond to people with sensitivity, recognizing that everyone is hurting in some way Acts of kindness should often be spontaneous, following the Holy Spirit's prompting True kindness involves sacrifice and may come at a personal cost We are all like Mephibosheth, crippled by sin, but invited to the King's table through Christ's kindness

Scripture Reference:

2 Samuel 9:1 - "David asked, 'Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?'"

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Sermon Summary:

This sermon explores the concept of being blessed, broken, and given in the context of Christian living and evangelism. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our identity in Christ, overcoming personal brokenness, and using our lives to serve others. The speaker encourages listeners to move past excuses and embrace their calling to share meals and build relationships with others as a means of sharing the gospel.

Key Points:

Prayer is foundational to evangelism and should precede all other actions Meals were central to Jesus' ministry and can be powerful tools for connection We are blessed by God to recover our true identity and calling Our brokenness, when surrendered to Jesus, can become a source of beauty and purpose We are called to give our lives in service to others and for God's kingdom Overcoming excuses (physical, mental, calendar) to engage in relational evangelism The importance of remembering our identity in Christ before reaching out to others The concept of being "spent" for God's purposes rather than drained

Scripture Reference:

Luke 9:16-17 Luke 22:19 Luke 24:30 John 6:35 Philippians 2:17