How to Win Friends & Influence People
HOW TO WIN FRIENDS & INFLUENCE PEOPLE
Love Your Neighbor, Change the World - Part 2 of 5
March 7, 2021 | Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad
Begin with Prayer
Listen
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Until you UNDERSTAND them, you can’t BLESS them
Why People Don’t Listen:
Pain
Distraction
Insecurity
Jesus Was a Listener...
35 As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind beggar was sitting beside the road. 36 When he heard the noise of a crowd going past, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him that Jesus the Nazarene was going by. 38 So he began shouting, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
39 “Be quiet!” the people in front yelled at him. But he only shouted louder, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
40 When Jesus heard him, he stopped and ordered that the man be brought to him. As the man came near, Jesus asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “I want to see!”
-Luke 18:35-41
1. Don’t ASSUME, Instead ASK
2. The Key Question: WHAT do you WANT?
The Result:
42 And Jesus said, “All right, receive your sight! Your faith has healed you.” 43 Instantly the man could see, and he followed Jesus, praising God. And all who saw it praised God, too. -Luke 18:42-43
From sitting & begging
To following & praising
Next Steps:
✓ Say YES to Jesus
✓ Get the “Listening Guide” Download
✓ Attend the Next Steps Workshop
✓ Join the Westside Dream Team
For Resources to Grow in Your Faith:
Text JESUS to 503-905-9067
QUICK LINKS:
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