Until The Whole World Hears...
Don Sunshine Ministries has been privileged to touch tens of thousands of lives and see thousands come to faith in Jesus Christ through our teaching people how to share their faith in Christ every day...without fear, embarassment, or hesitation.
Jesus commanded His followers down through the ages to “Make disciples of all nations”. So let me ask you a question, “How are you doing with that?” If Jesus commanded us to make disciples and if you are not sharing your faith and beginning the discipleship process, do you really believe that one day you’ll hear Him say, “Well done, My good and faithful servant?” As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be His full time Ambassadors representing Him to the lost people in our lives. Yet for some reason most professing followers of Christ never share their faith in Christ with anyone!
The "Make a Difference” or "M.A.D. Live Event" is a 4-hour event that is presented “Live” in churches. We usually do these on a Saturday or a Sunday. Don has taught this over 700 times in 36 states and Canada, equipping over 41,000 people. God has blessed us to see over 1,700 give their lives to Christ at the Live Events. All praise, honor, and glory be to God! We’d love to come to your church to help equip the believers to begin sharing their faith in obedience….without fear or embarassment. Putting the teaching into practivce will transform your Christian life into the great adventure that God intended for each of us to experience!
I was watching Fox News this morning. Lawrence Jones was at Sturgis for Bike Week. He was in the “Sons of Light” motorcycle ministry tent where there was a member making pancakes for people. He says he can make 24 pancakes in 2 1/2 minutes. Lawrence asks this man why he does this. His response was, “To make people happy”. Lawrence then asks if he does it for any other reason, and the cook says, “To spread the Word”. Lawrence then asks, “What is the Word?” His response? “That God is good”. This is so disappointing! Lawrence tried to drag the truth from this man and he failed. Jesus Christ was never mentioned! He totally blew it! He had the chance to tell millions of people about Christ and he choked. The "Word" is that Jesus Christ came to earth and died on the cross paying your eternal debt that is due when you stand before God on judgment day. You can have your sins forgiven and spend eternity in Heaven. Turn from your sins and put all of your faith and trust in Christ alone to save you! That's "The Word!!
It reminds me of something I read from David Platt. “ When we spread the seed, it is important to remember that the issue has always been, and continues to be today, the name of Jesus. All through the book of Acts, the apostles insist on saying, "You need to come in the name of Jesus. That's where salvation is. There's no other name." And what did the religious leaders say? "You can talk all you want, just don't talk about the name of Jesus." See the Devil doesn't care if we talk about church, or religion, or God, or family values, or love. He hates the name of Jesus. Don't say Jesus! Why? Because it's the name by which people are saved. It's the name at which according to Philippians 2 every knee shall bow, including every demon.
But did you ever notice how hard it is to talk about Jesus? Oh yeah, God's okay, but Jesus seems to be the threshold that we have a hard time crossing to say, "It's Jesus who changed my life." It’s not just God; it's Jesus. We choke on the name of Jesus. But see, for 2,000 years the order from hell has been, "Edit out Jesus." And He's trying to tell us to do that today.
Now, the challenge is, will those who love the name of Jesus be as bold to speak that name as those who defile that name? Unbelievers are bold; they'll talk about Jesus all day irreverently. Isn't it time we quit choking on that name? Jesus is a stranger in our world because we don't talk about Him; His love, His life, His personality, His death, His explosion from the grave. Oh, this is the time for boldness!
Brothers and Sisters in the Lord - STOP being ashamed to tell people about Jesus!
Indian Bike Week Update
Our first Indian Bike Week has been completed. I believe 662 people attended. We had a great first experience with this group, and it was very different from any other motorcycle event/rally that I’ve been to. The previous years’ Indian Bike Week documentaries were right on when they described the event as more family-oriented. Everyone was very friendly and interested in talking and getting to know each other. I met and spoke with people from the following states: MN, WI, WA, NM, UT, LA, SC, NC, FL, GA, MA, RI, IA, TN, VA, OH, IN, and IL. There were many modified Indian motorcycles to look at and talk about. The organized rides were also good and a different experience for many. Have you ever been on a ride with that many motorcycles? It’s quite an experience! I was blessed to share the Gospel with 61 people in 9 days and 60 of them accepted the Gospel literature that I offered them after speaking with them. Some of the discussions were lengthy, and almost everyone was open to what I had to share with them. Now it’s up to the Holy Spirit to take the planted seeds and cause growth!
All of the profits from the event will be donated to charities and we all brought 1-2 backpacks stuffed with school supplies and toiletries for the children on the Lakota Indian Reservation. Wednesday was a day to honor our veterans and first responders, including a free barbeque lunch for the vets and first responders who were there.
We learned a lot doing this event for the first time and we know what to expect if we are blessed to go again next year. Thank you so much for your prayers!