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sermonindex Jun 16, 2005

Okay, reading thru many different brother that Street Preach has motivated me alot.Yet, I'm 'still on hold'. And God does that alot with me, im a GO GO GO GO GO GO GO kinda person. I'm still on hold and I'm not worried about it much because I know and God knows when im 'let go' things will happen.(many mightly things).Before I go off and 'street preach' I will be ministering to the Jewish people first, and if you think this is 'wrong' listen to Art Katz's message To the Jew FirstBut, after that I WILL be Street Preaching. I'd like to personally to go that Evanglism Boot Camp, but I don't think I need that kinda thing.So, thats why i made this thread. To ask all you 'street preachers' some advice.What is the Law against Street Preaching in America. What are some 'do's and donts' when you preach? What are Great places to begin the preaching? Should you always bring tracts? Is their any need of a follow up, or is the purpose to just bring 'genuine repentance'. And Also, what Exactually is the PURPOSE of Street Preaching.Any recommened Sermons (audio/video) or devotionals on Street Preaching? (except 'Hells Best Kept Secret and True and False converstion, cause i know those..lol)And any additional advice to give to me, in the beginning stages of doing this, because i will most likly be doing this by myself in the beginning.

sermonindex Jun 16, 2005

What is the Law against Street Preaching in America?You should be allowed to preach anywhere that is public. What are some 'do's and donts' when you preach?Make sure everything you do is done in love, and that everything you say is scriptural. Stick to those simple guidelines and you should be fine.What are Great places to begin the preaching? I started at bus stops. I didn't have to worry about gathering a crowd or keeping a crowd, only had to worry about content. Bus stops, parks, college campuses, club areas, public squares. There are only two qualifications for a good preaching spot: There must be people and it must be public. Should you always bring tracts? It's always good to leave someone with more information, something that they can take home and think about.Is their any need of a follow up, or is the purpose to just bring 'genuine repentance'?Christ never followed anybody, people followed Him. A truly genuine convert will naturally seek after food. While it's good to stay in contact with people, it's not absolutely vital. It's also good to get contact information for someone who may have more questions. That way your witnessing will continue and you may get to see them through to repentance.And Also, what Exactually is the PURPOSE of Street Preaching?Col 1:28 "Him we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus." Any recommened Sermons (audio/video) or devotionals on Street Preaching? All the information found at www.wayofthemaster.com and www.livingwaters.com. You could also listen to some audio on my website of street preaching.And any additional advice to give to me, in the beginning stages of doing this, because i will most likly be doing this by myself in the beginning.I recently wrote an article called "Wisdom in Witnessing and Points for Preaching" which you can find at: Articles

sermonindex Jun 16, 2005

Thanks, am I able to preach at the Movie Theaters? Like there are SOOOOO many kids there, and it's been the #1 spot in our area, over 100 kids are there. Perfect place, and my desire, there are like 10 cops there, so im wondering 'would i get arrested'.And are they allowed to move me. 'away from the entrance'?

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KingJimmy Jun 16, 2005

Rule of thumb: if it is a government owned piece of land with concrete, you are allowed to practice your first ammendment right there. There are various local ordinances that always come into play that vary from town to town, such as noise. Such places include sidewalks, parks, colleges, etc. Some sidewalks might actually be private property though, but, usually in my experience, such is not the case. I don't think most cops will just arrest you without some warnings, most will at least inform you of if you are preaching on public property or not. Whenever possible, try to comply with the officers as best as possible.

sermonindex Jun 16, 2005

So, if im preaching at the Movie Theathers and Passing out CD's and tracts to everyone, and standing on my own 'box' (something to elevate me) how much confrontation do you believe that i will face?

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KingJimmy Jun 17, 2005

It varies. Sometimes it will be great, sometimes people will act like you aren't even there.

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ByHisSpirit Jun 17, 2005

Fantastic!You allready mentioned Hells best kept secret yourself... On this site, there is a section with some videos of Way of the master. There is also one specific video on street preaching and a audio teaching (street preaching from a to z). Check it out: it is in the section called Ray Comfort. Remember to follow the Holy Spirit in all you do and say and you'll do fine in Christ!Best regards,In Christ,Fernando

sermonindex Jun 17, 2005

Ya, I definatlly follow the Holy Spirit, cause im 17 and really don't know all that much to witness to every human being, at times i say things that I think are stupid but ended up planted a good seed on furtle ground.I'm used to witnessing one-on-one, just not to open-air/street preaching.Thanks.

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InTheLight Jun 17, 2005

You have received some excellent advice already, I would like to add the following link to a well written article by R.A. Torrey that contains some very practical advice on open air preaching, it's well worth the read.Open Air Meetings by R.A. TorreyIn Christ,Ron

sermonindex Jun 17, 2005

THANKS!! thats what i was asking for....other people than Ray Comfort!!yes!!thanks alot.Any more advice people?

sermonindex Jun 17, 2005

Here is an radical open air sermon preached to 12000 people by the young Spurgeon:http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/0039.htm

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ZekeO Jun 17, 2005

YeshuaIsMyGd wrote:Any more advice people?Try not to be cocky.

sermonindex Jun 17, 2005

Thanks everyone, Anything else?

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Denny Jun 21, 2005

I have been building a page on our web site for info on street preaching.Check it out at:Life and Liberty MinistriesDenny

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PreachParsly Jun 21, 2005

This is a great thread!

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disciplejosh Jun 21, 2005

YeshuaIsMyGd, I am going to throw out a few things that I have gleaned, a few specific sources of heart-searching and reading that God has used in my personal life to bring me to where He has me today. If you can help it at all, don't go alone. Take at least on other brother with you. jesus sent out the disciples to witness in twos. You will find an effectual prayer partner and you will find Jesus in your midst working in the lives of your hearers. I asked God if there was a 'decisive point' in the city where I live (meaning a point that God would want for me to make as the place He wants to break through the enemies line). It turned out that it was Grape Day Park, where our City Hall is and many 'notorious' street people', drug dealers, etc. So that is the place I publicly preach every Saturday morning. Consistency, in my opinion, is a big deal. People know that I will be there in that same spot every Saturday morning, rain or shine. They might not stop and listen for months...but the day will come when they will.The community catches wind and will point others to 'that guy preaching in the park every Saturday morning' never having come themselves and never planning on coming. I show up every saturday, not for the people necessarily, but out of a joyful obedience to God...I GET to do this. Yes, my desire is to see people come and respond to God and the truth of His word. My ultimate desire though, is to be well pleasing to the Father and what He has asked me to do. And I will continue to do what He has asked me to do until He asks me to stop. Even if no one shows up. Obedience is huge. Will you do the one thing God is asking of you no matter if people come or not? Whether you are accepted or rejected? If God is asking this of you, bro, then you must do it. Which brings me to the best advice anyone can give someone in your position... If you feel lead of the Spirit of God (and not the spirit of Ray Comfort, John Wesly, George Whitefield, D.L. Moody, etc.) to stand up and preach the word of God and not the word of what YeshuaIsMyGd THINKS these people need to hear, then I have one thing to say to you brother...Step out in obedience and do it, humbly, in love, broken before God, prayed up yes...but do it. "What if God hasn't called me...?"Go and do the thing, you will know soon enough.reading materials1) The Book of Joel (other Minor prophets)2) The Soul Winner by C.H. Spurgeon3) The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer4) The Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards5) The Principals of War by Jim Wilson

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DezCall Jun 22, 2005

If you feel lead of the Spirit of God (and not the spirit of Ray Comfort, John Wesly, George Whitefield, D.L. Moody, etc.)Thanks Josh...I think these are, as the rest of your post, some real wise words. I know my own heart and I at times got more stirred up by these people than by God Himself.I shouldn't be preaching on the streets to become a streetpreacher, I should obey God in whatever He brings my way. "As my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do." (1 Kings 2:38)“There is something infinitely better than doing a great thing for God, and the infinitely better thing is to be where God wants us to be, to do what God wants us to do, and to have no will apart from His” (G. Campbell Morgan) I am not called to be a preacher...I am called to be a disciple of Jesus Christ..."but you'll end up on the witness stand, called to testify" (Luke 21:13 - The Message). No Christian can't be a witness.Paul

sermonindex Jun 22, 2005

Ultimately you learn to swim by swimming. Jump in the water brother!!

sermonindex Jun 28, 2005

wow, awesome comments!! thanksany more comments?

sermonindex Jun 30, 2005

"Preaching as to Convert Nobody" by Charles Finney is good. And "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathon Edwards is a master-peice! You can these online at: http://www.gospeljohn.com/articles.htm