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Rose Parade Persecution

Jan 15, 2010Steve Sanchez19 CommentsE-vangie VIDEO!, Open Air, PERSECUTED!

This is a very frightening and funny 3 1/2 minutes…. Watch what happens when “Righteous Richard” Chavarria and myself preach to the thousands waiting in the grandstands for the parade to start at the 2010 Tournament of Roses. (Read about it here.) The crowd’s animosity is roused because the Gospel is being preached; if we were doing

Whitefield Preaching in the White Fields

Jan 8, 2010Steve SanchezOpen Air, PERSECUTED!

In light of yesterday’s post featuring “Righteous Richard” getting booed by thousands at the Rose Parade, I thought this painting of 18th century preacher George Whitefield would provide food for thought as it depicts many who tried to stifle him as he proclaimed the Word of life. Remember, he helped bring about The Great Awakening through his fearless preaching. (See the larger image by clicking here. )

Whitefield wrote, “I believe I was never more acceptable to my Master than when I was standing to teach those hearers in the open fields. Some may censure me; but if I thus pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

“I never was more opposed and never met with so great success. I hope I shall learn more and more every day, that no place is amiss for preaching the Gospel.

Jesus in His Heart?

Nov 16, 2009Steve Sanchez7 CommentsPERSECUTED!

I found this rather interesting comment (typos and all) last week from a reader, Pastor G., who didn’t care for my post of Todd Friel’s article, “10 Reasons to Not Ask Jesus Into Your Heart.” Sir, how dare you post this on the internet !!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE THAT TERRIBLE DAY, YOU WILL STAND ALONE BEFORE A

Sacramento’s Surprising Suppression, Pt. 2

Oct 23, 2009Steve Sanchez8 CommentsOpen Air, PERSECUTED!

In our last episode, the pastor of a small church in the ‘burbs of Sacramento, Mark Dahlin of Living Hope Christian Church, was exposed to the reality of witnessing in modern day America: He found out first hand that evangelists are not always welcome in the neighborhood. (You must click here to start at part 1) Because most people

Sacramento’s Surprising Suppression, Part 1

Oct 22, 2009Steve Sanchez7 CommentsOpen Air, PERSECUTED!

Imagine that you are a pastor of a small church in the ‘burbs of Sacramento and you’ve just invited an evangelism team from Southern California to teach your congregation the principles of The Way of the Master at a one day seminar. And imagine going out with the team on the night before the training