Last Day of Speech Class

So today was my last day of Class. I can say that I have now completed one college class! Sounds lame I'm sure, but I have quit every time I have gone, and this is the first time I stuck it through.

So remember a few blogs back where I wrote about the speech I was planning on doing for my persuasive speech? Yeah, I got my outline back today and it was my one and only "A" on a speech I got. On the delivery I got 19/20 and the outline I got a 19.5/20. Go me!

Im hecka glad I let April talk me into doing that topic and for not letting me quit the class a couple weeks when I wanted to... YEE!

Here is the outline:

Persuasive Speech
I. Introduction
A. Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Scientology… There are so many religions out there, how can anyone make a decision on what religion to be? How can anyone know what religion is right for them? I can’t answer that question for you today, but I can tell you where I stand. I am not about religion. My whole life is about relationships; Relationship with God through Jesus, and relationship with people.
B. Today, I want to persuade you to start a relationship with Jesus
C. When I was 16 years old, I started my relationship with Jesus as a broken and hurting teenager. I was into a lot of bad stuff and I was headed downhill fast. I was depressed and lonely with no hope for my future. When I gave my life to Christ my whole world was turned upside down. I came to God as I was. I didn’t have to “fix myself” or “get better” before I came to God like I thought in the past. I couldn’t do it myself. I had been trying my whole life and it just never worked out. Starting my relationship with Jesus didn’t make my life perfect or easier, but it was different. I had something to hope for. My happiness was no longer circumstantial because I experienced the love of God.
D. The purpose of my speech is to inform you all of the life changing power and love that comes through a relationship with Jesus.
E. Today I’m going to cover 1: the History of Jesus, 2: Why you should start a relationship with Him, 3: If you choose to, how to have relationship with Jesus.
II. BODY
First, let me tell His story
A. The history of Jesus
1. Most people know the Christmas story about the birth of Jesus from the Virgin Mary, but there is so much more to His story. You can find the history of Jesus in the first four books of the New Testament that are known as the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
2. Jesus was the Son of God of God in the flesh: 100% God and 100% man.
3. Jesus lived a sin-less life teaching people about Heaven, Hell, and God; and he also performed many miracles and healings.
4. According to the book of John, Chapter 19, Jesus’ claims to be God in the flesh caused him to be flogged (whipped 39 times with glass and leather) and later crucified.
5. Died and rose on third day…overcame death, and he is coming back.
Now that you know who Jesus is, let me tell you why you would want to know him:
B. Why should I have a relationship with Jesus?
1. HEAVEN: Can being a “good person get you into heaven?
2. Nobody’s “good” or perfect: Romans 3:23: “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of Gods glorious standard.”
3. Sin = separation from God; DRAW DIAGRAM
4. “wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23 the punishment for even just one din is death, but God had Jesus take out place because he didn’t have sin.
5. John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.
6. Jesus has a plan for your life: Jeremiah 29:11-13 : “For I know the plan I have for you, says the lord, They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. IF you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”
This leads me to my final point today:
C. How can I have a relationship with Jesus?
1. PRAY to God. If you believe that he died on the cross for your sin, in your place, and rose again on the third day, just tell him. Praying is simply talking to God, just as you would talk to a close friend.
2. Repent: turn away from your sin and turn to God. Ask God to forgive you for your sins. 1 John 1:9 “…if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.”
3. Read the Holy Bible. This is one way God communicates with you.
4. Find a good bible-believing church and get connected with other Christ-followers that can encourage you in your faith.
In Conclusion
III. Conclusion
A. There are many religions out there, but religion has never done anything for me. My life was transformed when I met Jesus and started my relationship with Him about 4 years ago.
B. Today I told you about this Jesus of mine, why you would want to have relationship with him, and how to go about having a relationship with God like I have if you so choose.
C. I can’t promise you that having Jesus in your life will make your life easier. Life will always be a constant battle everyday, but I can promise you that you don’t have to live your life in bondage. You can live a free life with God through Jesus. You don’t have to become another victim of whatever curse may be in your family, whether it is addictions, promiscuity, violence, anger, depression, or even suicide… You don’t have to end up the way you felt life has been dealt to you. Your family tree can have a fresh start right now through Jesus, and the generations that are to come after you could live a free life through Jesus.
D. Let me end with a quote from my favorite band called The Wedding:

“If you let go and just believe
You won't make a liar out of me
Come try and show me what you see
What I have is what you need”



Okay so maybe the outline format is a little confusing to read, but you can get the idea. I was so stoked today! I have been having amazing days all week!


d00d... Im going to take a creative writing class next semester. I'm not sure what I need to do to take it, but I think Im going to love it! I still gotta pay 60 bucks for my last class.

So everything has been going smoothly except for the fact that I can't sleep at night. I dont know what my problem is. I lay in bed for hours and then my mind just wont shut off. I dont know what it is. I had a very small cup of coffee at work around 2pm. I ate dinner at like 7:30. I still cant go to sleep and now it is 1:37 am. AHHH!

Tomorrow I am painting the bathroom... Yeah the bathroom that Ken just put new tile in... and now I have the joy of painting the walls and NOT getting paint on the new tile... Umm? no pressure right? haha. Who does that though... really? Put the new tile in and then paint the walls? Well thats the game plan for tomorrow. I gotta get up bright and early 7am and get started. I dont think I have painting skills, but I guess Ill find out in the morning. I hope I dont screw anything up too badly... =[

Well Im off to do other non sleeping activities until I pass out. Bye.