is it normal to preach the gospel in the street? what are the benefits and consequenc

[Willie-T]

Willie,

For the record, if your main contention is that you just don't like what certain people are doing...

you'll find me in agreement.


God Bless

It isn't what either you or I like. This is not our thread. It is the OP's, and he asked some questions I tried to answer.

First, he wanted to know if it was normal to preach in the street. It happens, but it is not the norm.

Then he asked about the benefits and consequences. Of course the benefits would be that someone might listen. That goes without saying.
And I posted that video to vividly show some consequences that he could see with his own eyes.

 

[BenFTW]

Did you know that Edward's own nephew, I think it was, committed suicide over that sermon? And six years later, Edwards admitted that kind of preaching was not really effective in the long run.

That is very interesting. It also must be measured up against God's word that states it is God's goodness that leads men to repentance. It is indeed a fearful thought to think that God can destroy both body and soul, but it is God's ever encapsulating love that secures us. That reassures us. God is in fact the Judge, yet He is merciful. By all accounts we ought to be condemned, but God, the Judge, merciful and kind, decided in His sovereignty to save us. This mercy, this goodness, is a drawing factor upon which the hearts of men once stony melted.

 

[notuptome]

It isn't what either you or I like. This is not our thread. It is the OP's, and he asked some questions I tried to answer.

First, he wanted to know if it was normal to preach in the street. It happens, but it is not the norm.

Then he asked about the benefits and consequences. Of course the benefits would be that someone might listen. That goes without saying.
And I posted that video to vividly show some consequences that he could see with his own eyes.

You have been around long enough to remember when is common and quite normal to see young preachers on the street corners lifting up the word of God.

If you have courage, a burden for the lost and the message of hope for eternal life you must preach it to every creature for Gods glory.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

 

[Willie-T]

You have been around long enough to remember when is common and quite normal to see young preachers on the street corners lifting up the word of God.

If you have courage, a burden for the lost and the message of hope for eternal life you must preach it to every creature for Gods glory.

For the cause of Christ
Roger

We are not living in the 1950's. If he is that burdened and brave in today's world, then why ask us? I would already be doing it if I felt that strongly about it.

 

[beastslayer1970]

There's a lot of bad churches out there. Does that mean we stop doing the local church?

The greatest danger to the local church is the proliferation of the concert-driven church led by international and USA based public ministries.

 

[LoveGodForever]

is it normal to preach the gospel in the street? what are the benefits and consequenc

I think so, it is normal to preach in the street because Jesus did it himself. it reveals that benefits, because in doing so, the hearts are touched by the message either immediately or later, a seed that is sown, will yield harvest.

This is between you and God. Let know one tell another what to do. If God bids you to go then you should go. However, if you do NOT know the WORD of God how can you be sent when you have nothing to say. Take your time in prayer and the study of His Word so you have something to say or you will be a blind leader of the blind leading all away from God and into a ditch.

May God bless you as you seek him through His Word

 

[maxwel]

It isn't what either you or I like. This is not our thread. It is the OP's, and he asked some questions I tried to answer.

First, he wanted to know if it was normal to preach in the street. It happens, but it is not the norm.

Then he asked about the benefits and consequences. Of course the benefits would be that someone might listen. That goes without saying.
And I posted that video to vividly show some consequences that he could see with his own eyes.

1. You suggest street preaching is not the "norm".

However, we never really established a baseline for the "norm."

There are many different ways we could set this baseline.

- Is the norm what we usually SEE people doing?
- Is the norm just something which, as Christians, we SHOULD be doing?
- Is the norm something people did commonly in the past?
- Is the norm something people do in other countries, or only here?

There are many ways to establish a baseline, and we never even did that.

So, although I disagree with you here, I'll let this go, as your point would be "unproven", and so would be the objection at this point.


2. You suggest the consequences would be that someone "might" not listen.

I think this is a very defensible way to state your position.

I have no argument with this.


3. Although I have disagreements with many things you've said in this thread, this post was very carefully written... and it was an excellent effort to get the thread back on topic.

When out I pointed out previous logical errors in this thread, I'm willing to chalk those up to "things you said in a hurry."



Excellent post.

 

[John146]

I would agree, street preaching is not the norm. Why? I believe wholeheartedly that we are living in the Laodicea Age.

Revelation 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

 

[Muzungu256]

I would agree, street preaching is not the norm. Why? I believe wholeheartedly that we are living in the Laodicea Age.

Revelation 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

let me just walk past here and say that can we stop with this church ages wahoo????? its literal churches in asia. ok. isnt that what the literal hermeneutic is all about........... u see this is how inconsistency works. u can find any of the churches listed in today's world, depending on who u talk to

now that ive got that off my chest. i think u should do street preaching but i think its best to approach someone individually. not just yell to the crowd most likely that wont do anything.

i think a good examaple of a streetpreacher is ray comfort, he does it well u see. take notes!

 

[oldethennew]

you better make sure that you have really thick Hide, which can only come from Jesus,
and a whole bunch of precious experience in places that aren't so violent...

we've done some, but were 'pre-prepared', along with just some the simple stuff first...

 

[7seasrekeyed]

ok I really like the post

better

LOL!

 

[heartofdavid]

Fresh home from Vietnam and 23ys old, it was 1973 and street preacher's were well know, like or dislike their ministry, they made me take notice and I listened to what was being preached intensely. Have you noticed that when you or a dear friend has heard the calling of God, He places people in their life "everywhere you turn", to point you to His Son and salvation, their were Christians everywhere, no escape. It was that way for me at least.

Jesus stood up and spoke loudly at the annual celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. Just prior to His preaching on the last day the religious leaders were looking for Jesus of Nazareth to take him away and kill Him, but His time had not yet come. Our Saviour always used the most opportune times to preach salvation. And God, "Tabernacled among us"

OP,
[h=2]"is it normal to preach the gospel in the street?" (Yes)

"what are the benefits and consequence" (Lost sinners are saved)[/h]
"On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink." John7:37

It was during the time of the chrarasmatic revival.

A roaring furnace. Many are saved at these outpourings

 

[heartofdavid]

Competitiin is one reason.

Saul feared david because of davids greater anointing.

Saul equals false or perverted leadership.

Saul had 2 anointings. Proohet, and king.

David had all three.

It is kinda fitting that where we see false leadership, there is likely to be no priestly anointing. Shepherding. Laying down their LIFE for the sheep. Gods heart.

 

[heartofdavid]

1)where does it say work for money?2)matthew 6:24 your saviour says for you not to work for money3)matthew 4:4 your saviour said you can not live by bread alone 4)Matthew 5:17 Jesus says he fulfills all the laws and the prophets 5)1 timothy 6:10 root of all evil is love of money 6)1 Corinthians 7:21- 23 don't be slaves to men.......what I am saying is listen to the word of God

Ok, you need money to promote the kingdom.

How would you give if nobody worked?

And remember paul. More than once he promoted working for money. He even said "if you dont work, you don't eat.

Jesus said " ...go and do likewise"
( as in the good samaritan,a hard working man with both pockets full of cash)

If you dont have a couple thousand layin around in emergency funds it is unethical. Because, when the car breaks you will impose on those wise with having extra to shore you up since you were too self centered to realize you need money to spare gor those other unethical self centereds.
My spouse refuses to produce. That puts great hardship on me
I spent a small fortune getting her 3 degrees in counceling. Complete waste of money.

 

[beastslayer1970]

Ok, you need money to promote the kingdom.

How would you give if nobody worked?

And remember paul. More than once he promoted working for money. He even said "if you dont work, you don't eat.

Jesus said " ...go and do likewise"
( as in the good samaritan,a hard working man with both pockets full of cash)

If you dont have a couple thousand layin around in emergency funds it is unethical. Because, when the car breaks you will impose on those wise with having extra to shore you up since you were too self centered to realize you need money to spare gor those other unethical self centereds.
My spouse refuses to produce. That puts great hardship on me
I spent a small fortune getting her 3 degrees in counceling. Complete waste of money.

Luke 8:1-3-see the bold

Soon afterwards, He began going around from one city and village to another, proclaiming and preaching the kingdom of God. The twelve were with Him, [SUP]2 [/SUP]and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, [SUP]3 [/SUP]and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out of their private means.

Even Jesus needed money to expand his ministry

 

[Alertandawake]

There’s a reason why you don't see this happening already. It don’t work. We’ve tried door to door, got door slammed in our faces. We’ve tried putting flyers on cars in parking lots, and talking to people going to those cars, not good results.

I cannot comment exactly on street preaching, but from what I have seen on youtube, it is not working.

The most I have seen is when people in groups (or in 2) were walking around, door knocking, which was part of the "It's okay to vote NO" campaign (fellow aussies will know what this is reference to), of some I spoke to. Very friendly discussion had, seeing where Australia's future is headed.

Even then there were whole towns that would not accept the message, and God said to dust off your shoes and leave that town.

Now this makes sense, and I have seen video clips on youtube of how some street preachers ignore that. At its very core, if a person will not listen to reason, or if a person is incapable of being reasoned with, don't waste your time.

We have the Internet now- that is one good way to ‘go into all the world’.

Yes the internet today accomplishes methods of preaching that wouldn't of been possible decades ago. People from all over the world can watch a minister preach in a different country.