Will of God Part 3

About this episode

In this episode, Dave Sommerdorf explores how believers can be filled with the knowledge of God's will and emphasizes the importance of evangelism.

In this episode of Wisdom from the Word , David Sommerdorf examines Colossians 1:9 to explore how believers can be filled with the knowledge of God's will. The discussion emphasizes that God's first great desire for mankind is salvation from sin through Jesus Christ. Sommerdorf shares a vivid analogy from his service in the Marine Corps, comparing the state of a sinner to a sailor bobbing in the icy darkness of the Pacific Ocean. Just as a rescued sailor would rush to the railing to save another, Christians are encouraged to throw a lifeline to those they encounter every day. The message also recounts the powerful story of how Sommerdorf shared the gospel with his own family using a hand-drawn diagram on a piece of cardboard. Ultimately, the program challenges listeners to determine if their heart's desire aligns with God's desire for the lost. Visit wisdomfromtheword.net to learn more about joining this vital rescue and recovery operation.

People in this episode

Hosts: David Sommerdorf, Sommerdorf

Topics covered

• God's will
• salvation
• Christianity
• evangelism

Keywords

• Colossians 1:9
• Marine Corps analogy
• gospel sharing
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Will of God, Wisdom from the Word

Places: the Pacific Ocean

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