Light To The Darkness

Dec 31, 2023

Explore the transformative power of prayer in building confidence for evangelism. Discover how embracing one's identity as 'light' can inspire a mission-driven life, guiding others toward hope. Reflect on the importance of compassion and kindness in interactions with others. As the New Year approaches, the message encourages setting intentions that shine light into the darkness, empowering individuals to actively spread positivity and embody their faith in everyday life.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Embracing Our Identity as Light in the World

01:48 • 7min

Devotion to Prayer and the Art of Evangelism

08:23 • 23min

Light To The Darkness | December 31st, 2023

Bob Schwahn | Lead Pastor

Matthew 4:19

"Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will send you out to fish for people."

Matthew 5:14-16

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

1. Get CONFIDENT

Colossians 4:2-4

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should."

John 6:44

“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws them, and I will raise them up at the last day.” Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”

Matthew 9:36-38

"When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. "

2. Get CLOTHED

Colossians 4:5

“Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders’ make the most of every opportunity.”

Colossians 3:12

"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved..."clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

3. Get CURIOUS

Colossians 4:6

"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”

Your Assignment:

1. PRAY

2. INVEST, & INVITE

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Notes Page: https://journeybozeman.com/sermons/notes/2023.12.31.pdf