Tell Your Story (Part 3)

Sharing Boldly

Text: Romans 10:13–15 Main Idea: Sharing your story isn’t optional; it’s the mission. God uses your voice to reach others.

Introduction (Hook)

Have you ever had something you really wanted to say, but you hesitated? Maybe it was telling your coach you wanted more playing time… or telling someone you liked them… or standing up for a friend who was being picked on. Speaking up takes courage. And sometimes, what you say could change everything.

That’s true in life—but it’s especially true when it comes to sharing Jesus. The reality is this: if we don’t speak, some people may never hear.

Answers In Genesis video:

Scripture Reading –

Romans 10:13–15 NLT

For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”

1. Sharing Takes Courage, but God Gives Boldness

Acts 4:29–31 NLT

And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.” After this prayer, the meeting place shook, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Then they preached the word of God with boldness.

So after Jesus dies, he rises again. Then what? Jesus spends 40 days on earth appearing to the apostles. He tells them to go out and spread His message. These guys established Christianity as we know it.

The early church faced real threats… jail, beatings, even death.

Its rare that someone faces this kind of persecution for their beliefs nowadays. Charlie Kirk is one of the few people to have a platform that large and take bold stances for Christianity. You have people like Him dying for the cause of Christ, yet I struggle to tell a friend or a family member. You struggle to start a conversation with a classmate about Jesus. How pitiful we actually are.

Then you look at the early church. Their prayer wasn’t for safety. It wasn’t “God, protect us.”

Their prayer was: “God, give us boldness.”

And God answered. He filled them with courage through the Holy Spirit.

Application: We may not face jail for talking about Jesus, but we do face fear, fear of rejection, fear of embarrassment, or fear of losing a friendship. Here’s the truth: Boldness doesn’t mean you stop being nervous. It means you trust God enough to speak anyway.

Illustration idea: A microphone. Most people hate speaking into one at first… it feels too loud, everyone’s listening. But once you lean in, the mic amplifies your voice. Boldness is like that. The Holy Spirit takes your shaky words and makes them powerful.

“One of the biggest reasons people stay quiet isn’t just fear—it’s feeling unprepared. They think, ‘What if I say the wrong thing? What if they ask me a question I can’t answer?’ But here’s the truth: God doesn’t ask you to have all the answers. He does ask you to be ready. 1 Peter 3:15 says

1 Peter 3:15 NLT

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

So what does that mean for you?

First, get serious about growing in your faith—pay attention during services, take notes, study Scripture, ask questions.

Second, don’t overcomplicate it. You don’t have to win an argument. Just share your story—what Jesus has done in your life. People can debate facts, but they can’t argue with your testimony.”

When I think about someone sharing the gospel boldly, Charlie Kirk comes to mind. Here is his story...

Charlie Kirk Video:

2. People Need to Hear the Gospel. Don’t Keep It to Yourself

Romans 10:14 NLT

But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?

“How can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?”

Passing Encounters (in-person): The average person in the U.S. comes into physical proximity with 50–100 people per day (more if you live in a city, fewer if you live rural). That includes standing in line, driving alongside others, walking past in stores, etc.

Digital Reach (texts, calls, DMs, social media posts, likes, comments): Studies show the average person has 30–100 digital interactions daily. Even one post or story can be seen by hundreds depending on your follower count, meaning your “reach” is way larger than the people you actually talk to.

👉 Put together, the average person touches 100–200+ lives every day through in-person encounters and digital presence.

Low estimate (100/day): 100 × 365 = 36,500 people per year

High estimate (200/day): 200 × 365 = 73,000 people per year

Now think about your life… How many have you been a witness for Christ to?

You might be the only Christian someone talks to. You come into contact with THOUSANDS of people. How many have you shared the gospel with? How many have you had salvation conversations with? How many people have you told your personal story to? Did you even take the time to pray for that person on your mind from last week?

If you stay quiet, who will tell them?

Sharing your story isn’t a suggestion… it’s part of God’s plan.

Application: Think about it—your story might be the reason someone hears about Jesus for the first time. Silence doesn’t save. Stories do. The gospel spreads when ordinary people open their mouths.

Watch what the famous magician, Penn Jilette has to say about sharing the gospel.

Proselytize- convert or attempt to convert (someone) from one religion, belief, or opinion to another.

Penn Jilette Video:

Illustration idea: Imagine finding the cure for cancer and then keeping it in your pocket because you were afraid to talk. That’s what it’s like when we hide the gospel. There are people out there dying and going to hell, and you have the cure! Just share it!

3. Trust God with the Results. You Plant, He Grows

1 Corinthians 3:6–7 NLT

I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. It’s not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What’s important is that God makes the seed grow.

Your job isn’t to save people, that’s God’s job. It can be daunting to try to immediately win souls to Christ and get them to sign the dotted line so to speak, but sharing the good news should be your goal instead.0

Your job is to share, to plant the seed. You’re not tending to the harvest, you’re doing the gardening and the harvest will take care of itself.

You may not see the results right away, but God is at work. Those conversations don’t have to end with someone giving their life to Jesus right there on the spot. The Holy Spirit will convict them. Don’t get too hung up on “failed” attempts.

Application: Don’t stress about being perfect. Don’t worry about “messing it up.” God uses broken people with simple words to change lives.

Illustration idea: Think about planting grass seed. You put it in the ground, water it, and wait. You don’t sit there yelling at the dirt, “Grow!” You trust the process. In the same way, when you share Jesus, you can trust God to do the growing. That’s HIS job!

Conclusion / Call to Action

Here’s the big truth:

Boldness comes from God.

The gospel has to be spoken.

And God handles the results.

Your story isn’t just about you—it’s part of God’s mission to reach the world. So this week, here’s the challenge:

Pray every day: “God, give me boldness.”

Identify one person who needs to hear your story.

Share it—trusting God with the outcome.

Because people can’t believe unless they hear. And they can’t hear unless you tell them.