Open Air Preaching: I am not ashamed of not being a fool

Have you ever considered that unbelievers when presented with the Gospel seem unaffected by their no response.  They are not ashamed to be a fool (Psalm 14:1)which is amazing in light of the implications of the Gospel and their rejection of it.

If we Christians are so joyful to be reconciled to out great God and Savior then why are we ashamed to not be fools?  We’ve gone from sinner to saint, unrighteous to righteous, dead to alive, unclean to clean, from serving the devil to serving the Lord Jesus Christ and yet we are ashamed to admit this tremendous divine and eternal transition.

Why? There are myriad of reasons many to do with our old man still wanting the glory of man which is sin but the point here is to cast our responses in a different light and that is we are not the fools the unbeliever is and why would we be ashamed of not being the fool?

You’re unbelieving friend, parent, boss, co-worker are the fools not you.  Why let the fool make you ashamed of not being the fool?

Next time they say some negative about your faith tell them they are the fool and you are not ashamed because you are no longer a fool.

Open Air Preaching: The Gates of Hell will not prevail…

Jesus tells Peter as recorded in Matthew 16:18, “ I also say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it.”

This rock was Peter’s confession recored in verse 16 “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

That Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God is the unassailable truth that can not be overcome. There is no power on earth or heaven that can triumph over this truth and the person of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thus the church is triumphant on the earth and should press forward with this belief that Jesus is the Christ and that no power on earth or heaven can stop it or us if we preach this Gospel message.

The church is strongest when it preaches the Gospel that Jesus is the Christ and the He alone redeems sinners. The church is weak and can be defeated, at least temporarily, with all other messages.

Preach the Gospel as Paul says in II Timothy 4:2, “In season and out of season” (all the time). The church will grow and expand and cover the earth.

Michigan Football Weekend – Nov. 18 – 20

It’s the second annual Michigan Football Weekend Nov. 18 – 20.

On the 19th it’s the ascending Michigan Wolverines hosting the Indiana Hoosiers at the Big House.  Kickoff to be announced.

On the 2oth its the Detroit Lions hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars at Ford Field. Kickoff 1:00 PM.

Brother Jason Bradshaw is coordinating the outreach and the details.  But plan on arriving Friday afternoon for an evening of fellowship, then a time of teaching Saturday morning prior to traveling to Ann Arbor and then Sunday morning will have a time of prayer and teaching prior to the Lions game.

More details to come.  Here are some pictures from last year’s Michigan Football Weekend.

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Third Week of October SFOI 1,000 Games

October 15 (Saturday)

Texas Tech vs. West Virginia (Dorothy Boyett)

Oct 15 – vs. West Virginia

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Rocky preached and myself and Rocky’s son handed out tracts. The crowd was quieter due to the fact it was a morning game. We did have a couple of hecklers. I was able to interact with about twelve individuals. I witnessed to the student pictured then handed him over to Rocky.

UT vs. Alabama (Bill Adams)

UT hosted #1 Alabama in a huge showdown for the Volunteers.  This meant lots of fans arriving early and therefore able to hear the Word.  Ministry time was 11:45 AM – 2:45 PM. These are some pictures from my ministry location.  Two men asked for prayers for their friend Tony, another fan wanted to hear a particular Scripture, 3 fans after hearing the Word shook my hand to thank me for being at the game and Dr. Mark Underwood was also preaching at the game down the street.

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This view is from my preaching location looking out to the fans. You can see the tracts on the wall for fans to take.
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This view is across the street from my ministry location. If you look for 4 foot brick wall with a cement top that is where I am stand to preach.
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This view is to the left from my ministry location. This picture was taken early in the day prior to the arrival of the mass numbers of fans.
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This view is of Neyland Stadium in front of the student center. You can see the crowds to the right on Phil Fulmer Drive. Amazing numbers of fans in one place.

NFL London – Partner with us

The departure date of the NFL London mission trip is next Thursday, October 20. We’ll have 11 days of ministry in London. That’s evangelizing 6 – 8 hours per day for 11 days.
 
This means countless souls are going to hear the Gospel. That’s why we’re going to London so lost souls can hear the Gospel and be given the opportunity to respond.
 
Would you partner with us on this trip?
 
If so giving information can be found on this page:
 
SFOI Giving. Select the “Mission Trips” designation on the “Designation” line.
 
To give you an idea of the cost the cost per person per day in London is $100 which includes accommodations, transportation and meals.  The house has accommodations for ten men.  That’s $1,000 per day for the group or $1,100 per person for the entire trip for one person.
 
Please join us in this eternal work for our great God and Savior’s glory.
 

Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans 10/9

Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans  

October 9

Bill ‘DOC’ Schank

Thank you Very Much for Praying for Brother Caleb Rappe & I. GOD Answered All of your Prayer’s! The Gospel was faithfully preached, as we witnessed & Preached the Gospel: The Gospel was not hindered by the Police or anyone else. The Holy Spirit gave us utterance & boldness. GOD Protected us from all evil! There were not a lot of people who accepted Gospel Tract’s, but there were a number of them given away. ***Praise God

Please pray for Trey: He was pretty humble. (Maybe if Brother Caleb Randy Rappe Rappe sees this he can share more: Because Caleb talked with him while I was preaching The Gospel. Again, Praise God & thanks to Caleb: While I was preaching, I heard Trey say that he needed a Bible. Well, Caleb being Very Kind & Generous as he is; Caleb gave his Bible to Trey (Caleb, I hope you’re not mad at me for sharing that: It’s True, you are Very Kind and Generous)!!!

Lastly, please pray for a man who came up to us when we finished Preaching (it was hard to pronounce his name, let alone try to spell it. But, GOD knows his name). He was in his late 20’s or early 30’s & he asked some Very honest & sincere questions about GOD & the Bible. Praise The LORD, Caleb & I Witnessed to him for approximately 25 minutes or more!!! Thank you again dear saint’s for praying for us!! SOLO DEO GLORIA!!!

Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay 10/10

Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay

October 10 

Tommy Case

I handed out 93 of my personal testimony tracks and 93 Chick tracts. 2 people, a man and woman couple, got saved. They live in Auburn, it’s about 5 hours from here but this coming week I’m going to drive down there and give them Bibles, My
Utmost For His Highest, God’s chosen fast and the history of the English-speaking Bible. That’s really where my heart is for these people, for at least a couple of days to get them started. they said they went to several churches and they were boring. He’s an alcoholic, he’s a black kid about 30 she’s a white girl, they’ve been married 10 years and they were excited about somebody telling them how to get free from the Trap they are in. How to shake the alcohol and other things and how to live for God. It gives me joy to see a hungry soul! I so thank God from my first pastor, he was truly on fire for God and it was like his eyes. He told me to read the Bible, taught me how to fast, xcetera. I’ve had my ups and down since then but I always knew how to get right with God when I Stray From Him.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Bengals 10/9

Dallas Cowboys vs. Bengals

 

October 9

Joe Hinson

 

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Stoplight traffic again. I may try another location where there’s hopefully a little more time for interaction next game. A ticket scalper who I believe was a Black Hebrew Israelite got pretty annoyed that I was there. We had a brief conversation but other then that I did my best to ignore him as he was only interested in shouting profanities at me. I passed out a lot of tracts and read through portions of 1 Cor 15.

Ohio State vs. Indiana 10/8

Ohio State University vs. Indiana 

October 8
Michael Coughlin
6 of us, including two 13 year olds and two 16 year olds arrived at Lane and Olentangy River Rd near the end of halftime. We immediately began distributing The Biggest Question DVDs for Wretched Radio and passed out tracts. Michael preached Matthew 5-7 to the crowds and then, once the game ended Michael preached over an hour while to the crowds traveling to their cars. All 400 DVDs were distributed and over a thousand tracts. The crowd was filled with vile, filthy-mouthed folks who thought nothing of shouting obscenity and profanity at teenagers with gospel tracts. Nor did other football fan families with small children deter them from shouting negative comments. We rejoice to have been counted worth to suffer shame for the glorious name of Jesus Christ. Joe Conkle was able to challenge one Christian man about why he hadn’t shared the gospel with his friend who vocally opposed the preaching. And a man from Dayton stopped to listen, liked what he heard and effectively asked for help getting started doing the same thing! Praise the Lord.

Second Week of October SFOI 1,000 Games

October 8 (Saturday)

Ohio State University vs. Indiana (Michael Coughlin)
6 of us, including two 13 year olds and two 16 year olds arrived at Lane and Olentangy River Rd near the end of halftime. We immediately began distributing The Biggest Question DVDs for Wretched Radio and passed out tracts. Michael preached Matthew 5-7 to the crowds and then, once the game ended Michael preached over an hour while to the crowds traveling to their cars. All 400 DVDs were distributed and over a thousand tracts. The crowd was filled with vile, filthy-mouthed folks who thought nothing of shouting obscenity and profanity at teenagers with gospel tracts. Nor did other football fan families with small children deter them from shouting negative comments. We rejoice to have been counted worth to suffer shame for the glorious name of Jesus Christ. Joe Conkle was able to challenge one Christian man about why he hadn’t shared the gospel with his friend who vocally opposed the preaching. And a man from Dayton stopped to listen, liked what he heard and effectively asked for help getting started doing the same thing! Praise the Lord.

October 9 (Sunday)

Dallas Cowboys vs. Bengals (Joe Hinson)

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Stoplight traffic again. I may try another location where there’s hopefully a little more time for interaction next game. A ticket scalper who I believe was a Black Hebrew Israelite got pretty annoyed that I was there. We had a brief conversation but other then that I did my best to ignore him as he was only interested in shouting profanities at me. I passed out a lot of tracts and read through portions of 1 Cor 15.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Houston Texans  (Bill ‘DOC’ Schank)

Thank you Very Much for Praying for Brother Caleb Rappe & I. GOD Answered All of your Prayer’s! The Gospel was faithfully preached, as we witnessed & Preached the Gospel: The Gospel was not hindered by the Police or anyone else. The Holy Spirit gave us utterance & boldness. GOD Protected us from all evil! There were not a lot of people who accepted Gospel Tract’s, but there were a number of them given away. ***Praise God

Please pray for Trey: He was pretty humble. (Maybe if Brother Caleb Randy Rappe. Rappe sees this he can share more: Because Caleb talked with him while I was preaching The Gospel. Again, Praise God & thanks to Caleb: While I was preaching, I heard Trey say that he needed a Bible. Well, Caleb being Very Kind & Generous as he is; Caleb gave his Bible to Trey (Caleb, I hope you’re not mad at me for sharing that: It’s True, you are Very Kind and Generous)!!!

Lastly, please pray for a man who came up to us when we finished Preaching (it was hard to pronounce his name, let alone try to spell it. But, GOD knows his name). He was in his late 20’s or early 30’s & he asked some Very honest & sincere questions about GOD & the Bible. Praise The LORD, Caleb & I Witnessed to him for approximately 25 minutes or more!!! Thank you again dear saint’s for praying for us!! SOLO DEO GLORIA!!!

October 10 (Monday)

Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay (Tommy Case)

I handed out 93 of my personal testimony tracks and 93 Chick tracts. 2 people, a man and woman couple, got saved. They live in Auburn, it’s about 5 hours from here but this coming week I’m going to drive down there and give them Bibles, My
Utmost For His Highest, God’s chosen fast and the history of the English-speaking Bible. That’s really where my heart is for these people, for at least a couple of days to get them started. they said they went to several churches and they were boring. He’s an alcoholic, he’s a black kid about 30 she’s a white girl, they’ve been married 10 years and they were excited about somebody telling them how to get free from the Trap they are in. How to shake the alcohol and other things and how to live for God. It gives me joy to see a hungry soul! I so thank God from my first pastor, he was truly on fire for God and it was like his eyes. He told me to read the Bible, taught me how to fast, xcetera. I’ve had my ups and down since then but I always knew how to get right with God when I Stray From Him.

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