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CHANGED

This Sunday, we heard another story of life change through Jesus. Have you ever shared your story? Today/night, let's discover what Jesus has done in our life and share how He's changed us.

We're supposed to be different once we commit our lives to Jesus, but what does this mean exactly?

If you were never really a "bad" person before you decided to follow Jesus, what would change if you became a Christian? Do you think you'd probably be about the same? What did Jesus change for you?

Do you want to experience life change through Jesus? Are you willing to do whatever that may take?

(Read Romans 12:1-2) What is a living sacrifice?

(Now read Matthew 16:24-28.) What does Jesus ask people to do with their lives?

Change can only come after surrender. This is exactly what Jesus meant when He said, "Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." (v. 25)

Why does life change come after losing your life?

We might look at that statement and think it doesn't make any sense. But it makes perfect sense. To lose your life simply means that you come to the understanding at some point in your life that God's plan is better than the plan you have for yourself.

Are you ready to walk in God's ways? Are you really ready to change?

(Take this time to present the gospel and make sure everyone understands it clearly.)

What has Jesus done for you? What do you need to do right now?

(Ask people what their next step to follow Jesus is. Give people an opportunity to share their story of life change.)