Open Air Preaching

[evangelist6589]

I can't understand the criticism of this brother. Seems like some of you are nitpicking. Some of the greatest preachers preached in the fields and streets. John Wesley comes to mind.

Amen. David Jeremiah has mentioned a few in some of his books and he mentioned John Chrysostom in his latest book, but mentioned others in his other books. Also a great street preacher example is mentioned in the book In Pursuit of Purity.

 

[evangelist6589]

I listened to the message. At one point, you said "You can be saved if you turn from your sins and repent." Is that really true? My problem is that there was much about repentance and little about Christ.

Like others, I don't think it's the most effective means of presenting the Gospel. But I used to do street preaching in Washington, DC as part of a team. There were 4-5 people and we would take turns preaching but the others would stand and listen or at least pass out tracts that pointed people to Christ. Maybe you could get others to join you when you're preaching.

Who was holding the video camera? A Ghost? Me and my girl-friend were out passing out tracts and talking with people for about a hour before I did some open air.

 

[evangelist6589]

I was thinkin of the greatest of open air preachers ...one "George Whitefield" & that guy was extremely capable at drawing them in. I myself would like to know how he was successful. It was upon listening to his particular open air sermon, "Method of Grace" that I came to my salvation after 53 years.

Perhaps there is study on GW technique. If you find it ...let me know.

http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/biographies/i-will-not-be-a-velvet-mouthed-preacher

I have drawn crowds before.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9azqu4VL6xE&feature=player_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKSRGUcGn1k

However in this context I was not trying to draw a crowd, but to preach the word to many sinners that did not want to repent.

 

[Tom Bryant]

Who was holding the video camera? A Ghost? Me and my girl-friend were out passing out tracts and talking with people for about a hour before I did some open air.

Don't you think there is a difference between someone holding a camera and someone standing there and listening? Forgive me for trying to make suggestions.

The old nature wants to answer you that the only ghosts i saw there were the people listening... but I decided not to say it.

 

[evangelist6589]

Depends on the town or City you are in.

Currently, I would say that preaching on hell is not hate speech - yet

Also, I would like to mention that I would agree that street preaching is not effective as it once was. Sure, some are saved thur this method, but there are more effective methods in the long run.

Results and responses do not motivate me. Mark 16:15 is what motivates me and sadly many here are very little motivated by the Bible and very heavily motivated by the opinions of men.

 

[evangelist6589]

Amen!!! Amen!! Well said brother. Yeah too many here are more interested in the response than the Bible command in Mark 16:15.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKSRGUcGn1k

I have done dialogue type preaching before as shown in the clip above but its not my normal style.

I'm not about to question this brothers motives for his street-preaching. I admire his boldness and wish I had some of it. When declaring the Word of God and the Gospel the question of the "effectiveness" of the method employed should not be part of the argument in my opinion, but rather the truth and accuracy of the message delivered....by whatever the means. The IS a very BIBLICAL place and justification for this method of delivery. The results of it are in God's hands. I do, however, believe that the message should be delivered in a compassionate,passionate,non-hateful (aka.,Westboro Baptist style) manner that communicates the unfathomable love of our blessed Saviour who gave Himself as a sacrifice for this lost and dying world.
As for the BB...we have too many critics here for critics sake.At least Bro. Evangelist is "out there" trying to do something. I wish I had MORE of that kind of spiritual "moxy". Preach on brother. Don't let the naysayers bother you. As long as you have God's approval nothing else matters! You MIGHT enjoy the following website (or at least some of it):
Banners Unfurled: Street Preaching and Street Preachers
(this is NOT a "blanket endorsement" of this website,all street-preachers, or "all" their various methods and styles)....but I do like "Acts" style evangelism. Preach "heaven sweet and hell HOT...and Christ ALL THEY NEED".

Bro.Greg:thumbs:

 

[evangelist6589]

I have done that a few times, but its not my preferred style.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKSRGUcGn1k

I think it is terrific that Evangelist6589 is getting out there, but you have to know what you are doing.

Here in Connecticut we have a preacher who has a weekly show called Give Me An Answer. This preacher goes to colleges and he gets good results. He doesn't simply preach at people, he asks them questions and gets them engaged. At times he draws very big crowds, and you can see many young people listen to him seriously.

I would study this fellow, he is very effective.

Here are several videos;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2chj8d0eBg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=hfGUDyLUhlM&NR=1

Watch the second video and how he engages with young people.

Keep up the good work and shine your shoes!

 

[Gregory Perry Sr.]

Good point. At first I thought at least he is trying
I don't wish to criticize but he did ask what we thought. I firmly believe that if a man is meant to preach, God will be in it if he is effective. Being spit on isn't exactly a very nice thing but it's worth it if just one is reached with the gospel.
MB

Well said Brother...and I would remind everybody of one other thing...there is always that valuable biblical principle found in Proverbs 27:17 which states:

17" Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."

I can't help but believe that in posting his video on the BB, our dear bro.Evangelist HAD to know that he was opening himself up for criticism. But, there is value in the exchange of ideas...even when it comes in the form of criticism. I have, over the years I have been here, GLEANED valuable suggestions and learned things that have been helpful to me...even when at times it has come in the form of insults,argument and criticism. Hopefully, we will all contribute comments on this board that are offered more in the spirit of charity and grace but I recognize that the nature of some of the discourse here requires that we think critically and sometimes reply firmly and bluntly. I personally hope that the comments I can contribute will always be a blessing and a help to some, if not all of you. I can get dogmatic and direct at times but I mean no deliberate harm in it.

Bro.Greg:saint:

 

[Mexdeaf]

However in this context I was not trying to draw a crowd, but to preach the word to many sinners that did not want to repent.

It's probably just me, but a couple of things strike me with this comment.

1. How did you know they were all sinners?

2. How do you know they did not want to repent?

Most people are saved during a personal presentation of the Gospel.

 

[Thomas Helwys]

We disagree, the Spirit still speaks today. I'm not for this stuff you see on TV where some guy feels some kidney stones are being healed in someone, somewhere so send in your money.

Now if you want to quibble with the word "speak" and call it something else, okay what would you call it when someone is FEELS called to the ministry or FEELS called to speak to their friend about coming to church? Experience is very much a part of our walk with the Lord, not the only part, but certainly a part. To remove that aspect, feelings, is to dehumanize being a believer. You have to be less human then you are to be a Christian.

Also, what if you don't have a Bible, what then?

Pentecostals don't want you to use your mind, and now this about "feelings" from Luke.

Luke, here's a song for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-oHYYaw9jA

:laugh:

 

[evangelist6589]

It's probably just me, but a couple of things strike me with this comment.

1. How did you know they were all sinners?

2. How do you know they did not want to repent?

Most people are saved during a personal presentation of the Gospel.

Jesus did not say to preach the gospel only if they would listen and only if the method of evangelism works. He said to preach to all creation. Read Mark 16:15.

 

[evangelist6589]

I think it is somewhat telling that the OPer has not responded to his thread. Was he looking for youtube hits??? Was he looking for free advertising? Was he wanting people to see that he is evangelizing and we are too busy reading about his evangelism?

I don't see the point of this thread.

You love to make wild assumptions none of which are true.

 

[USN2Pulpit]

Preaching to people who are not listening...

I think all pastors do a bit of this! :sleeping_2:

We still do it though!

 

[Mexdeaf]

Jesus did not say to preach the gospel only if they would listen and only if the method of evangelism works. He said to preach to all creation. Read Mark 16:15.

Well, I guess it's like John Wayne said, "A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do."