Open Air Preaching: Paul rejoiced that Christ was preached

St. Paul says in Philippians 1:18, “What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed; and in this I rejoice….” Let’s first notice what he rejoices in and doesn’t rejoice in.  As as been said before the Bible is written in exclusive language.  In other words if itContinue reading “Open Air Preaching: Paul rejoiced that Christ was preached”

Get in the Game: The scriptures come alive

Beginning with the initial calling of the Lord to go into the bar district of Buckhead 21 years ago one prominent reality that I experienced was the Scriptures came to life.  They came to life much more prominently than with me simply attending church on Sunday. Coming to life means for instances mockers and scoffersContinue reading “Get in the Game: The scriptures come alive”

Get in the Game: What else would you do?

If you are not engaged in the Great Commission then what are you doing instead? How much of your daily and weekly schedule is consumed with regular life and how much with extra-curricular activities? The point here is to calculate how much time is available in your life to engage in Great Commission work. IfContinue reading “Get in the Game: What else would you do?”

Get in the Game: The Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus’ first words were, “Repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” He brought the eternal Kingdom of which Israel is a shadow to the earth to call all men to enter it through Him. As King, He is the door to the Kingdom which leads to the Father’s throne. As evangelists our jobContinue reading “Get in the Game: The Kingdom of Heaven”

Open Air Preaching: Man is made in God’s image

Genesis tells us man is made in God’s image.  One implication is that we are made to know God and understand His messages. In evangelism most voices describe why man can’t believe the Gospel: man is white or black, or English or French, or poor or rich, etc.  This means you have to have aContinue reading “Open Air Preaching: Man is made in God’s image”

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 GodContinue reading “Open Air Preaching: I am not ashamed of not being 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.” ThatContinue reading “Open Air Preaching: The Gates of Hell will not prevail…”

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