Street Preaching

[Lily76_]

I live in Scotland and there is street peaching but very rare . Some churches offer tea's and coffees to people. We have Teen Challenge that helps anyone with addictions and homelessness. There are Christian rehabs etc., Churches open to the poor and needy, even helping people with mental health issues and money problems. Food banks warm spaces, hot food, children's activities, and baby and parent's group.
Refugees to help them learn English and even bible study in their language, some fleeing persecution for being Christian. . i got to recovery church every week , and i love being there and helping them out and really caring about people who like myself have had an addiction for most of their lives and recovering from that you feel supported and loved . Sometimes the smallest things can help someone to return or become Christians.

 

[David Lamb]

. We have Teen Challenge that helps anyone with additions and homelessness.

I think you may have meant "addictions" rather than "additions." (Not criticising - just to avoid misunderstanding)

 

[Lily76_]

Sorry I am Dyslexic (it says in my signature) but thank you

 

[lismore]

I have been thinking about the current political claimte and how people are being cancelled and even killed for their views. Is street preaching or declaring the gospel in public now a dangerous occupation.

You're right. Many street preachers have been arrested in the UK in recent days. But every other religion is ok. Shocking. God Bless

 

[David Lamb]

Sorry I am Dyslexic (it says in my signature) but thank you

No, it is me who needs to apologise. I should have noticed your signature, and I am so sorry that I didn't do so.

 

[stevevw]

I live in Scotland and there is street peaching but very rare . Some churches offer tea's and coffees to people. We have Teen Challenge that helps anyone with addictions and homelessness. There are Christian rehabs etc., Churches open to the poor and needy, even helping people with mental health issues and money problems. Food banks warm spaces, hot food, children's activities, and baby and parent's group.
Refugees to help them learn English and even bible study in their language, some fleeing persecution for being Christian. . i got to recovery church every week , and i love being there and helping them out and really caring about people who like myself have had an addiction for most of their lives and recovering from that you feel supported and loved . Sometimes the smallest things can help someone to return or become Christians.

This is so true and so real. I think this is a great service Christians do and its a form of preaching. It speaks volumes as you say about loving people where they are at in the streets. Without a word said and often it is those who are helped who mention God because they have seen this in practice.

 

[stevevw]

I am wonder if there is a need or there should be street preaching today. As there has been so much chaos in the world today do you think this is a time where perhaps the traditional street preaching should come back.

Some sort of calling out in the wilderness again. A call to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand. Declaring Christ is saviour and the answer people are looking for. Re declaring and proving the gospel.

Not engaging in debates or arguements or politics. Just a simple redeclaration to ensure everyone hears the gossspel. As I think this is a fundemental way of comunicating the gospel instead of on social media on the internet.

Going back to the basics like in the early church and walking around preaching the gospel and Good news in the public squate like Paul did.

 

[Lily76_]

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD:
Amos 8:11

this is happening now it is like this when people cannot openly preach any more, we need the Lord's word in this broken world right now .

 

[joymercy]

Strike up casual conversation with people on the streets, in mass transit, at food programs, stores, parking lots, etc.....

One does not necessarily need to create a scene or go to a big event....

Get to know the neighborhood, the peoples in the area and what is happening all around that town in general to get a feel for the vibe

As an aside, in the confines of the exam room, a medical doctor witnessed to me, and my faith caught fire, leading me to become a Christian!

Always invite the Holy spirit before you go out......