The Gospel According to Balloons... John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
God created us in His own image to have an abundant life. He gave us a freedom of choice to obey Him or go our own way. When we choose to disobey Him, we separate ourselves from Him. This separation leads to death.
The Bible says: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23) “For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
Illustration: Balloon Color—Black 
Balloon Shape—Snake
We attempt to do good works to bridge the gap between us and God. God is holy and we are sinful and there is only one way to solve this separation and that is to accept the truth that Jesus Christ, God’s only son, died on a cross and rose from the dead to pay the price for our sins. He built a bridge to connect us to God. That bridge is love.
The Bible says: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
Illustration: Balloon Color—Red
Balloon Shape— Heart
God provided the only way for us to make peace with Him. Jesus shed His blood for us on the cross to make us pure and wash us white as snow.
The Bible says: “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) “How much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal spirit, offered himself without blemish to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works to serve the living God.” (Heb 9:14)
Illustration: Balloon Color—White
Balloon Shape—Cross
God desires that no one perish (2 Peter 3:9) We must trust Him and receive His plan for our lives. He has a special invitation just for you.
The Bible says: “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name.” (John 1:12) “...if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus & believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” (Romans 10:9)
Illustration: Blow up glove and invite them to pray with you.