How to Share Your Testimony Effectively

Your story with Jesus is powerful! Do you know how to share your testimony effectively though? Learn how to share it in 15 seconds.

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QUESTION — Have a question about disciple-making or the normal Christian life? Post in the comments section of this video!

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[chrislane]

I have been struggling with giving my testimony and have been making it too detailed. I appreciate that you showed how simple it can be and it doesn't need to be drawn out. Thank you brother!!

[mattjacobson]

Im giving testimony this sunday in church. Im so happy god saved me.

[disciplemaker]

Our testimony is the bait and the gospel is the hook! Happy fishing 🎣

[isaacwall]

My name is Isaac. I am German and was raised in the Mennonite church. By the time I was 13 three of my relatives had died within three years time. An uncle-cancer- an aunt who was crippled from birth, or very soon after. She died at the age of 27. And my 8yr old cousin Cornelius. It hit me hard because we were close. I couldn't sleep well for weeks. One night though, I had a dream. I saw a very large open gate. In front of the gate stood a very large crowd of people . All were wearing white robes. Front and center stood a Man also wearing a white robe. He had long hair and a beard, and He was wearing a gold crown, and a gold sash ? Around His chest / waist . Beside Him stood my uncle, aunt, and cousin who had died. After that I slept great. I had peace. Fast forward to age 17. I hadn't gone to a Mennonite church in a few years. I believed in God, but I was a 17 year old living life. It was then that I got my first English bible. ( summer of 1986 ) . It was a Saturday afternoon & I sat on my bed and opened that bible- I went straight to Revelation. I read Revelation 1:13- and among the lamp stands was One like the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the feet, and girded about the chest with a golden band. I just about freaked out. It was Him, the Man in my dream when I was 13. I knew it was Jesus. What happened next you'll either believe, or think me a liar. But...the room went dark. So dark that I couldn't see anything, not even my hands in front of me. And even though I couldn't see anything, I noticed the shape of a - not a person- but a being / presence standing in the doorway. It- moved very quickly around the bed toward me. Then it grabbed my arm and started to pull- I couldn't see any specific features, but I heard it say " it's too late for you, you've done too many bad things". I was scared beyond description. I tried to pull free, but I couldn't. I remember screaming, but there was no sound to my voice. I don't know how long it lasted, but I remember yelling out " Jesus ! "....that's it. Just His Name. Immediately that "thing " vanished, and the room was light, but I was dripping with sweat and shaking. I turned and looked at my digital alarm clock and it was 3pm one week later I sat on my bed reading my bible again. This time I found myself standing outside watching the "sun" rise. far away in the distance I saw the glow as it began to rise. as it got brighter I noticed that it was rising behind a mountain. The glow surrounded the mountain, and then the beams of light pierced the mountain, shining through it. The brightness was almost blinding. Then something happened. The mountain began crumbling until it was just dust. Then I noticed a Man standing there where the mountain had been, and He was surrounded by the light. And....even though He was far away, I could tell Who He was. He was walking toward me, at a casual pace, and yet it only took a few seconds and He was within a few feet of me . There He was, long white robe, long hair, beard, gold crown, and a gold sash . I have NEVER seen that kind of love in someone's eyes. It was perfect love. I felt the love He had/has for me. I felt it. He never said a word. The only thing He did was reach out His hand . It was an invitation. That's where it ended. Next thing I know, I'm sitting on my bed again. I looked at my alarm clock- 3pm on the money. I look back and realize that I was at that fork in the road- make a choice- I know I chose Jesus that day. Or did He choose me? Yours in Christ, Isaac wall.

[fallonmerri]

I've been very excited to share Christ, but realize I need to slow down when speaking, asking important questions, and listening. Shortening my testimony will also be helpful! My testimony spans over 9 years!

[manoffaithministry]

I have been having trouble on how to share my own testimony of sin and hurt before Jesus found me so i can share it with the street people i work with. This video has opened my eyes to exactly how to do that now and i can now start sharing God's love through my testimony today on the streets. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏🏼✝️

[MissyMee]

Thanks to Jesus I found this video atvthe right time. Everytime when it time for testimonials I justvget nervous. But after watching this I will do it today at church in Jesus name. 13 October 2024

[jesusfirst]

I’m all for Jesus! Do not let Satan stump you! God’s Word and the Gospel is true! He is worthy of all praise and I lay my life down at the foot of the cross for Him!

[janetlee]

Deep in the recesses of my mind, far beneath the surface light, is faded memories. Ones of sorrows and despair. I see them next to the grave of who I was. In a glass box, Locked tight. I can see those memories but not in full. For they've been folded up neatly, and tucked into the box with care. The creases from the folds have skewed the view and they've folded over on themselves to hide much of those events gone by.
I visit those recesses of my mind, from time to time, to remind me of how far God has brought me. I can see through the journey inward, into my life's experiences. The good the bad and the almost forgotten. And the ones I wish I could forget. Those are the ones that create the path or stepping stones to the grave sight with the glass box. Those are the ones that people talk about dismissively, without knowing that they have woven themselves into the fabric of my soul. Those are the ones that Abba Father said would, at some point, work out for my good. Because I love Him and I'm called according to His purpose. I know God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that I could ask or think. But there are parts of me that I think Abba wants there. No matter how dark.
Other women who have traveled to similar places have somehow found me, and opened themselves up to me and showed me their own little glass boxes. And their stepping stones. And I shared with them The Healer.. Jesus. And how when Jesus found me inside my head, I was but a little girl, sitting up against a black wall with my knees hard pressed against my chin. And how gentle He was when approaching me in my delicate state. I told them that I was scared to allow myself to be loved by Him. Because others who said they loved me we're cruel Beyond human capability. Only demons could think of the things that were done to me. But even with the blackness of depravity that I experienced JESUS was ABLE to break through the hardness of my heart.
They, one at a time at different times heard my story. We cried. We talked. We cried some more. Then they would leave. And they deposited in me a small part of themselves. That I will carry forever. They trusted me. Because of my memories I shared with them. The echoes of their cries in my heart sometimes burdens my spirit. But then I pray for them. I don't know if they ever gave their life to the Lord. But I planted a seed. God can give the increase.
So when someone tells you about their scarred and tattered past, don't dismiss it. Don't tell them to get over it. Don't tell them to not look back. Instead show them The Healer. And maybe, just maybe they can share their little glass box. And help someone else. Because, all things work for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to his purpose.

[gracereborn]

So helpful. Been struggling with giving too many details on my testimony for my channel.
Simple and precise. Thank you!

[MaxLee-pesq]

I'm going to just take a moment of your time tell me how Jesus save me doctors wants tried to donate me with a brain tumour I was devastated I begged and I prayed I yelled to Jesus I prayed continuously to Jesus I asked Jesus one night on my knees why can't you make it a clerical error it's quite often does occur I got in front of the specialist he said you think you're dying of a brain disease I said no I'm not it's claimed I am he said they've made a mistake what do you mean they said the not is missing what's that don't play with me you said I don't play it means that maturity gland is normal you do not have a tumour they made a clerical error he told me god bless Jesus Christ❤❤❤❤

[ImyrsOldBeNiceMe]

I am being called to share my testimony, I am nervous to do so because I know it will be quite lengthy (I was gone/out there for 18 years) & I know I will face difficulty expressing what I want to get out (because of my ADD & years of trauma) so I’m self conscious about my talking, but I’ve already posted a video on my channel saying I’ll share my story, no turning back . Thank you for this video & please pray for me.

[Robert-hsbg]

Me being a Christian, I recently was questioned about my faith in Jesus Christ. They 2 young men said they believe in every thing in the kjv Bible except that virgin Mary got pregnant & gave birth to Jesus but only the word of God. 

My response was a person can't pick and choose what they believe in the Bible God's holy word. How can you say you believe in God and be a saved Christian but not believe in all of God's word.

They were silent and taken aback. 

Their next question how do you know what Bible and religion to believe in to follow?

I replied, if a person truly seeks knowledge and to live to serve God the Lord, God will show them the truth directing their paths. 

There is only one true Living God. Many throughout this sin-sick world are brought up and raised to believe differently. It isn't their fault but is our duty as Christians not to criticize those who were lost and astray but to pray for them and set an example for others and try to lead them the right way. 

Christ offends man, because his gospel is intolerant to Sin.

I'm a Christian under construction. 

I'm a proud Jesus Freak.

Nobody is promised tomorrow. Why not do what we're not promised tomorrow. Turn from our evil ways and live to serve the Lord our God.


Winning even one soul to the Lord is worth more than all the wealth in the world.


What does it the gain the world and to lose thy soul. 

There is only one way to Heaven through Jesus Christ, Lord, God In the Flesh, The Truth, Life, and the Only way.


I Robert Schwab promise you there IS a God and there is NO other way to Heaven.

[aprilchouinard]

Mark! I love your videos!! Was wondering if you'd be willing to grace my parables Bible study on Zoom with your presence, might learn a thing or 2 along the way 🥰 lmk!!

[disciplemaker]

Our testimony is the bait. The gospel is the hook! Happy fishing!

[christopherfillbach]

Wow! Such wonderful insight! Keep up the great work!😊 God is most assuredly pleased w/you my brother!😊

[M__X]

You. Are. Such. A. Beast. Thank you Mark! Powerful, Practical, Effective

[로마인구룽]

Thank you so much for teaching me this because elders told me to bare my testimony and I am only 12 so I need help.

[Lovetruelove]

Yesss god has woke me up I believe and I am much better now than I ever was

[JakeWalker]

I'm 11 and I recently asked God to save me. I am struggling to tell my testimony to people. I am trying to get baptized at my church, but I know I'll have to tell my testimony. This is a slight problem for me bc I'm struggling to tell it.