My name is James Cartwright. I live in Kentucky with my wife Hannah and our two sons Joshua and Aubrey. I was raised in church and professed Christ at a very young age. It was not until thirteen that I came under conviction of my sin and turned to Christ. After that I started reading the Bible with a new desire. Although I did not have a good understanding of evangelism. At twenty I started seeking ways to evangelize the lost starting with a prayer station I had seen another Church do. Now I am a member of that church. I desire to preach to the lost and my elders are helping, guiding and conforming my calling. I hope one day to be a missionary to New Zealand but for now I hope to be a faithful preacher of the gospel.
“Preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ in Houston, TX as fans go into the Texans home game at NRG Stadium. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.”
David Doerman reported, “10,000 Bengals fans heard the law and gospel. A large number of gospel tracts went out. Join us in praying for fruit.” with team members, Eric Williams and Matthew Sharkey. SFOI1000
Watch this three minute video of a “love heckler” at the January 3, 2021 Bengals game. We preached Christ and him crucified to 10,000 fans who entered the gates. The “love heckler” asserted that:
“I am a Christian.”
“All you talk about is hate.”
“Talk about love, son.”
“I know more than you can hope to know.”
We welcome the hecklers because they draw attention to the message of Christ. And we get many people encouraging us every week. It was interesting that the Baltimore Ravens fan in the video encouraged us at the same time the Bengals fan was trying to discourage us.
About 1000 gospel tracts went out that day. We are grateful for the protection of God and the police. And the fellowship of the evangelists. Finally, we are satisfied that the word of God went out to about 10,000 fans. May God get the glory.
Matthew Redondo reported, ” Had a couple brothers join me, Mike and Joe, for the drive to Tucson. Unfortunately due to limited attendance there was hardly anyone at the stadium. It was weird I guess they also have voluntary curfew in Tucson as well. The rules are stricter down there. But, we preached outside the stadium for a little while and the cops were called immediately. But they were supportive and didn’t hinder us. Joe was very good with the police as you can see in the video.
After this we went to the bus station near downtown and found people to preach to. Preached for a few hours. Had many conversations, passed out Gospels and tracts, and prayed for people. Overall it was an amazing outreach.”
Evangelist Tim Ferguson reported, “Rainy day at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta. Mercedes Benz Stadium crowd was slow at the beginning but picked up. It was a blessing to have Mark Yoho with us! #SFOI1000”.
Watch Tim’s open air preaching videos from outreach on Facebook here:
I was raised in a non-Christian home that professed to believe in God. For years I attended church and was never presented with the gospel, not knowing anything about the spiritual life that I was missing. In high school I abused the pleasures of this world and was broken. As a teenager I was approached by a pastor named Brian Adams, who gave a simple gospel message, piercing my heart and causing me to believe in the message of Jesus Christ. Yet, I lacked fellowship and congregation, and had no person to lead me in discipleship. I was choked with thorns and weeds in my spiritual growth for a long time, because I would not repent of my sin, despite the convictions I was feeling.
God eventually placed men in my life who would guide and teach me to love the Lord Jesus Christ through obedience and faith. Through time and tribulation, I have since grown in grace, knowledge and love for God. Today He is the sole motivating force of my life, and the reason for the change in my heart. Through Ray Comfort’s teachings I have sharpened the ability to share my faith. I sought other young men who loved the Lord, and again he provided; we formed a small bible study, and began seeking the Lord together.
This group of men has grown over the years into an effective body of believers with a passion for evangelism. Our young ministry, Many Waters Mission, preaches the gospel and distributes literature at various events and public places within Cincinnati and it’s suburbs. The desire of my heart is to connect with other evangelists, offering them the right hand of fellowship so that we can do more for the kingdom of God. I am excited to see how God will use this event for His glory!
Since I was called from darkness, God has given me a wonderful, godly wife and a beautiful son that I do not deserve. He set us in a good home, and has blessed the work of our hands. I thank Him without ceasing for blessing me despite the sins of my past, and giving me hope for a future with Him in his kingdom. Blessed be the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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