Session 6

Having 20 Seconds Of Courage

From It Starts With Me

READ: Matthew 28:16-20Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20

Telling a stranger about Jesus, your family about the Gauntlet, or your friends about Fuse can be an awkward experience for anyone. But evangelism starts with us just having 20 seconds of courage. 

In the movie We Bought a Zoo, Benjamin Mee – played by Matt Damon – says to his son,

“You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” 

As you have probably realized by now, your heart beats quicker and your palms get sweaty when an opportunity for evangelism presents itself. This is normal! So instead of looking for an escape route, embrace the awkwardness and go for it. On the other side of this conversation could be someone’s eternal salvation. 

It’s not up to us to save people; Jesus saves, we get to tell people about it. The message of Jesus living a perfect life, dying on a cross, and rising again has been ‘entrusted to us’ by God (2 Corinthians 5:19-20). 

• Write down a prayer asking God to give you opportunities for evangelism as well as the courage and bravery to take those opportunities when they come. 

• Have 20 seconds of courage today and either take the opportunity of evangelism when it presents itself, or spend 20 seconds inviting someone to church. Trust the Bible that something great will happen because of your courage! 

Evangelism isn’t for the experts. It starts with me, and it starts with you!

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Session 1

Not Giving Up

READ: Galatians 6:6-10Matthew 5:1-12Isaiah 41:10Who doesn't want to change the world? Who doesn't want to see every...

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Session 2

Inviting Them

READ: Matthew 16:13-20Acts 1:1-11Because Jesus promised to build His Church and has given us the Holy Spirit to empower us, w...

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Session 3

Apologizing First

READ: Ephesians 4:25-27Matthew 5:21-26As Christians, we are called to live in unity and in peace. However, this is not always...

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Session 4

Recognizing My Worth

READ: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20Matthew 7:24-27Romans 12:2If you are tired of thinking the same ugly thoughts about yoursel...

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Session 5

Coming To Church

Jesus knew the Church was needed and necessary – not only for the world’s sake but also for yours. If you are serious about p...

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Session 6

Having 20 Seconds Of Courage

READ: Matthew 28:16-20Romans 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20Telling a stranger about Jesus, your family about the Gauntle...

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Session 7

Looking Up

READ: John: 4:1-42Our generation has great potential to reach and impact the world around us but this won’t happen as long as ...

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Session 8

Letting Go

READ: Matthew 6:24-34Mark 10:17-27Being a generous person starts with us letting go of money as our Master. While money can d...

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Session 10

Loving Jesus The Most

READ: Matthew 22:37Colossians 3:1-2You don’t get to have a godly relationship without first being godly yourself. Inste...

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Session 11

Being On Time

READ: Ephesians 5:13-17Luke 12:35-40Romans 5:6Being on time makes you more than a punctual person. If you want to impr...

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Session 12

Stripping Down

READ: Hebrews 12:1-2Ephesians 4:17-32As followers of Christ, we will be able to run further faster if we don’t have sin...

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Session 13

Being A Friend First

READ: John 15:12-17Luke 6:27-36Too often people complain or tweet about not having friends or community in their life —...

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Session 14

Setting Boundaries

READ: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20Titus 2:11-14Let’s commit to set physical boundaries long before we get into a relationship....

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Session 15

Fixing My Eyes

READ: Matthew 6:22-23Mark 9:42-50, Genesis 4:7There is so much to see in this world; so many things that draw our attent...

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Session 16

Handing It Over

READ: Matthew 11:25-30Psalm 55When someone hurts us, we often harbor resentment, bitterness and unforgiveness in ou...

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Session 17

Playing My Part

READ: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Peter 4:8-11Ephesians 2:20Ephesians 4:16As Christians, the church is not just a b...

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Session 18

Loving My Family

READ: Matthew 5:13-16Ephesians 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:20Want your family to love Jesus like you do? Then it starts with ...

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Session 19

Getting Uncomfortable

Read: Acts 10Has anyone ever interrupted you in the middle of something really important? Maybe you’ve been watching the newes...

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