Love Like Jesus: Reaching Others with Passion and Purpose

by Judah Smith, Matthew Barnett (Foreword by)

Overview

Winning Souls Starts With Loving People

Christian evangelism has too often focused on "winning souls" to the exclusion of meeting real, everyday needs. Yet Jesus' earthly ministry followed a different pattern: He reached for people on the margins. He touched people no one else would touch. He spoke hope to people consumed by despair. And as the Lord extended Himself in compassion to meet the needs of the sick, the lost, and the hopeless, people turned their hearts to Him. Love Like Jesus will help you follow Jesus' pattern for changing lives. You will learn the importance of placing your confidence in Him alone, of staying faithful through seasons of unfruitfulness, of facing your fears with courage, and much more. Most of all, you will catch a vision of God's unfathomable love for every person, and get the tools you need to share it with people in need of a Savior.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764215902
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/03/2013
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Judah Smith is the lead pastor of The City Church in Seattle, Washington. He and his wife, Chelsea, pastor the church of 7,000, a multisite congregation with campuses located throughout Seattle. He's written several books including Dating Delilah and Jesus Is ______. Judah travels the world ministering with a fresh preaching style, mixing humor, passion, and strong faith. Visit his church's website at www.thecity.org.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Preface 7

Introduction 11

1 The Challenge of Compassion for People 15

2 The Challenge of Consecration Without Isolation 27

3 The Challenge of Caring About the Seemingly Insignificant 35

4 The Challenge of Confidence in the Face of Failure 43

5 The Challenge of Constancy in the Midst of Unfruitfulness 55

6 The Challenge of Contending in Uncharted Territory 63

7 The Challenge of Contriteness of Heart 71

8 The Challenge of Christ's Commandments Determining Our Action 77

9 The Challenge of Citywide Thinking and Influence 83

10 The Challenge of Community Partnership 91

11 The Challenge of Comprehending God's Love for Sinful People 103

12 The Challenge of Courage in the Face of Fear 109

13 The Challenge of Commitment in the Age of Compromise 119

Editorial Reviews

An excellent book that will inspire you to read the Word of God, walk it out, and meet the needs of the people around you.
- Matthew Barnett, Founder of the Dream Center and Senior Pastor of Angelus Temple, Los Angeles

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