These days, many people claim to be spiritual but not “religious.” In this Sunday episode, Pastor Greg Laurie shares why an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ is better than mere religion. Listen in!

Notes

As Christians, we have all been called to share the gospel.

We live in a unique time in American history. The days of “cultural Christianity” are largely over.

Epicureans believed in the pursuit of pleasure.

Stoics believed that “God was in all things.”

Effective communication begins with a burden.

Sinners are not the enemy, sin is.

Effective communication should be culturally relevant.

Paul’s message arrested the interest of his listeners.

Effective communication should build a bridge not burn one.

We must preach a biblical message. 

Our message must focus on Jesus, crucified and risen!  

Paul trusted God for the results.  

People reacted differently to Paul’s message: 

Some mocked 

Some delayed 

Some believed 

Effective communication is summed up by the acronym, S.H.A.R.E. 

S: Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit 

H: Honor and respect others 

A: Arouse the interest of the listener 

R: Reveal sin 

E: Explain the way of salvation 

Scripture Referenced

2 Timothy 2:26

Isaiah 55:11 

2 Timothy 3:15–17

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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org.

This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. 

These days, many people claim to be spiritual but not &ldquo;religious.&rdquo; In this Sunday episode, Pastor Greg Laurie shares why an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ is better than mere religion. Listen in!
Notes
As Christians, we have all been called to share the gospel.
We live in a unique time in American history. The days of &ldquo;cultural Christianity&rdquo; are largely over.
Epicureans believed in the pursuit of pleasure.
Stoics believed that &ldquo;God was in all things.&rdquo;
Effective communication begins with a burden.
Sinners are not the enemy, sin is.
Effective communication should be culturally relevant.
Paul&rsquo;s message arrested the interest of his listeners.
Effective communication should build a bridge not burn one.
We must preach a biblical message.&nbsp;
Our message must focus on Jesus, crucified and risen!&nbsp;&nbsp;
Paul trusted God for the results.&nbsp;&nbsp;
People reacted differently to Paul&rsquo;s message:&nbsp;
Some mocked&nbsp;
Some delayed&nbsp;
Some believed&nbsp;
Effective communication is summed up by the acronym, S.H.A.R.E.&nbsp;
S: Be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit&nbsp;
H: Honor and respect others&nbsp;
A: Arouse the interest of the listener&nbsp;
R: Reveal sin&nbsp;
E: Explain the way of salvation&nbsp;
Scripture Referenced
2 Timothy 2:26
Isaiah 55:11&nbsp;
2 Timothy 3:15&ndash;17
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Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.
This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners.</a>&nbsp;

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.

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