May, 2009 - Stone The Preacher

Leland’s Transgression

May 13, 2009Steve Sanchez2 CommentsBits 'n Preaches

Yesterday I asked you to explain the interesting scenario that happened recently on a college campus when we set up our evangelism table. A young man named Leland was upset. Our evangelism leader, Bob Johnson, was on Leland’s cell phone talking to Leland’s Mom. I asked you to explain what you thought may be happening

Weekend Adventures: Two Parades!

May 13, 2009Steve SanchezAA- EVANGELISM SCHEDULE

This weekend we have two BIG events to attend. If you plan on evangelizing at a parade this summer, you will want to read my article “The 12 Step Program for Parades.” This gives you all you need to know so no one will rain on your parade. You will also be linked to three additional parade articles.

On Saturday, we will be at the Torrance Armed Forces Day Parade. Meet at Hope Chapel at a SPECIAL TIME:11AM, to carpool.

On Sunday, The Long Beach Gay Pride Parade will be on the agenda. This will not be family friendly, so leave the kids at home. Tom Nance-Ulrich will be leading from Calvary Chapel, South Bay. Click here for the details:

What is Happening Here?

May 12, 2009Steve Sanchez11 CommentsMy Thoughts/Your Thoughts

I’m always writing down the interesting things that happen at our evangelistic encounters; now it’s your turn. The picture below is from our evangelism table at a local college. Here’s the partial scenario: The young man on the left, Leland, is upset. The man on the right holding the phone is an evangelism leader, Bob

Sudden Death: Dumb Husbands

May 11, 2009Steve Sanchez3 CommentsHumor

Every Monday I post a new, strange and awful way that God has taken someone out of this life. The purpose of these “Sudden Death” columns is to remind us of the urgency to preach the Gospel. But there is a whole people group out there who are clueless: Husbands. I’m providing this video as

Weekend Read: Objections to Street Preaching Considered

May 8, 2009Steve Sanchez1 CommentWeekend Reads

This is a classic article written by William Taylor, a Methodist in the California Conference in the mid-1800’s. Although published in 1867, this article speaks to our generation. Mr. Taylor spoke about common objections to street preaching and uses many personal experiences to persuade his readers. The book from which this chapter is taken is called, “Seven Years Street Preaching in San Francisco, California.”

I. DO I HEAR YOU SAY IT IS A DEGRADATION OF MINISTERIAL DIGNITY?

I reply: Any minister of the Gospel, whose “ministerial dignity” depends, for its elevation and support, upon the sacredness of a consecrated pulpit, is not, I confess, a suitable person for a street preacher. A preacher, to succeed in the streets, must be dignified by a special unction of the Holy Spirit. He must feel such an undying thirst for the salvation of sinners as will prompt him, like Aaron to run out into the camp, and “stand between the living and the dead;” not only to offer the incense of earnest prayer to God on their behalf, but also to warn them from the example of their neighbors, who have perished in their sins.