This sermon emphasizes the importance of having a genuine passion for sharing the gospel with others. The pastor encourages believers to actively engage in evangelism, highlighting Jesus' example of caring for all people regardless of their background. The message stresses the urgency of sharing faith, the transformative power of Christ, and the responsibility of every Christian to participate in God's mission of reaching the lost.

Key Points:

- Jesus has a passion for all people, regardless of their social status or background

- Believers are invited to be part of God's story of redemption

- Jesus changes lives, and this change should motivate us to share our faith

- We should develop a "most wanted list" of people to pray for and share the gospel with

- Every Christian has a unique sphere of influence where they can share Christ

- The urgency of evangelism: we cannot share the gospel after death

- Living out our faith authentically is crucial for effective evangelism

Scripture Reference:

John 4:27-42 (The story of the Samaritan woman at the well and its aftermath)

Here are the scripture references mentioned or alluded to in the sermon, along with some relevant verses for key themes:

Explicitly Mentioned:

John 4 (Much of the sermon focuses on this chapter)

Jeremiah 9:23-24

Proverbs 18:24

Hebrews 4:15-16

Ephesians 4:32

Alluded to:

1 Corinthians 3:6-7 (Reference to Paul saying some plant, some water, but God gives the increase)

Relevant verses for main themes:

Passion for People:

Matthew 9:36 - "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."

Luke 19:10 - "For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

Sharing the Gospel:

Mark 16:15 - "And he said to them, 'Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.'"

Romans 10:14-15 - "How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!'"

God's Word Not Returning Void:

Isaiah 55:11 - "So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it."

Jesus Changing Lives:

2 Corinthians 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

Praying for the Lost:

1 Timothy 2:1-4 - "First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people... This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth."