Jon Jorgenson | – Kindness: The Secret Tool of Evangelism


In part 5 of our 7 minute sermon series, “Fruit of the Spirit”, Jon talks about the difference between the world definition of kindness and Christian kindness. Could the kindness God calls us to be the Christians greatest evangelistic tool?

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Jon Jorgenson is an author, speaker, and spoken word poet whose YouTube videos have been viewed by more than 15 million people. Jon partners with numerous organizations including Awana International, Moody Bible Institute, the Willow Creek Association, and hundreds of other churches, colleges, and conferences all over the globe. His spoken word poetry provides a dynamic and creative experience that captures the imagination of audiences everywhere. As a former Broadway actor, Chicago native, and very lucky husband, Jon hopes to provide a fresh, unique voice to some of life’s most difficult and challenging questions.

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JonJorgenson Jon Jorgenson is an author, speaker, and spoken word poet whose YouTube videos have been viewed by more than 15 million people. Jon partners with numerous organizations including Awana International, Moody Bible Institute, the Willow Creek Association, and hundreds of other churches, colleges, and conferences all over the globe. His spoken word poetry provides a dynamic and creative experience that captures the imagination of audiences everywhere. As a former Broadway actor, Chicago native, and very lucky husband, Jon hopes to provide a fresh, unique voice to some of life’s most difficult and challenging questions. JonJorgenson

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  1. Hey Jon, I think your videos are awesome and so helpful. Since I found your videos I've been waiting every week for your videos and I think it's so awesome what you do. I love what you do and it helps me every day. Thanks for what you do. You are awesome!

  2. Thank you for this sermon. I really needed this, I had to recently call out some things to help a loved one and it was out of love and worry. This makes me feel much better about the situation, thank you so much

  3. Jon great job once again. All glory to God… but a round of applause for you.
    I was wondering if you could answer a question that's been bugging me.
    "Let say i have a friend who is NOT a Christian by any means, but he want to be once i tell him about Jesus. His dad won't let him. What do i say to my friend so that he is secure in God but still honoring his father?"

    Jesus today! Jesus tomorrow!! Jesus forever!!! ~ My life motto

  4. What if someone has taken advantage of your kindness many times in the past, never really repented, and you find out that they purposefully tried to turn your friends against you, and almost succeeded? Do you just forgive them if they say they're sorry, knowing they probably don't really mean it?

  5. Beautiful! Kindness, the path to peace. Ever thought of talking about divorce and re marrying? When I say re marrying, those who leave abusive toxic marriages and then find someone who truly respects and cares for your well being. I've always wondered if I'm taking the bible's idea of divorce and re marrying out of context… or not?

  6. @Jon I've only today come across your channel and I must say God is using you powerfully for this modern society that views Christianity and the Bible as archaic. Continue working for God, remain humble. God bless you

  7. Praise God! God is amazing for speaking through you! Be blessed, Jon and I encourage you to continue speaking truth into the lives of those on YouTube! The devil will always try to suppress the words of God, but ultimately, God is stronger! May the Spirit of God be with you (and Sweet Bear, of course!!) 🙂

  8. Jon, can you make a video about having GOOD humor and using humor for good. I think humor is great and very important but sometimes it seems hard to be funny without making jokes that are inappropriate or that come off as just being rude or as an insult that is "just a joke." I hope that made sense!

  9. I took this message too far for 49 years by rewarding my unrepentant abusers at the expense of my own health and the loss of my own true identity. I cut them all off as a kindness to myself, and them because it is NOT good to abuse anyone! Now I am sick and alone.and used up and dealing with bitterness. Boundaries are the key to all healthy relationships. And if people don't respect them, then they must be enforced. The message of kindness has been twisted and used to manipulate me my whole life. There needs to be a balance and clarification to what it means

  10. I have been listening to your short sermons and spoken words all day and I'm really glad I have come up on this cause now I can go on my phone and glorify God in the things I do, for the things of this world are temporary but he is eternal. Thank you for making these videos cause no matter what I am at, I can learn more about God and his love,grace, and mercy. And especially to know more about him and what he did on the cross

  11. With Christ Centered Kindress, where do you draw the line. like if being kind to the person is going to hurt you or has been hurting you. When is it ok to stop and walk away? I know as Christians were are to put our selves last. When is that not ok? Like when is it ok to be kind to yourself?

  12. im sorry but, this is what i hate about christiens, your kindness is fake, if you believe youll get some kinda reward in the afterlife just for being kind, thats selfish, you should be kind without expecting anyhting in return, maybe some good karma but thats about it

  13. Hey Jon ! Thank you a lot for your videos. I'm watching many of them since some weeks (since I found your channel). I really want to learn more and more and your videos bring much wisdom and love ! So thanks a lot ! I got a video request. Can you please make a video about the topic "kindness & jokes in every- day- life – What's okay and what not ?" I think that I am quite petty and unsure about that. Some friends and people around me make some jokes and aren't kind all the time, it's just the way they behave. And I'm asking myself (cause it annoys me) : Am I just very petty or should we as christians be as kind as we can be (not just in general but specificly in our every-day-life and jokes with friends ) ?
    I'm sorry for that long text, but it's a topic I am thinking a lot about..

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