I spent the afternoon at Pershing Square, in downtown Los Angeles, with two incoming The Master's Seminary students: Warner Aldridge and Adam Fischer. The three of us were there to herald the gospel, distribute the Word of God and paper missionaries, and engage people in conversation. After LAPD asked us to stop using amplification, we decided to pack up and continue our … [Read more...]
A Biblical Defense of the Public Proclamation of the Gospel – Sermon Manuscript and Audio
I preached this sermon during the Herald Society at First Baptist Church of Milton (Milton, FL), on March 26, 2015. Following the sermon manuscript, you will find the audio for the sermon. I pray this is an encouragement to all Christians--pastors/elders, open-air preachers, and the Body of Christ-at-large. ***** Introduction The venerable pulpiteer and open-air preacher, … [Read more...]
Have You Been Sent? – Sermon Manuscript and Audio
Recently, I was given the honor and privilege of serving as one of the speakers of the JeremiahCry Herald Society, in Milton, FL, which was hosted by First Baptist Church of Milton. I preached two sermons: "A Defense of the Public Proclamation of the Gospel" and "Have You Been Sent?" What follows is the original manuscript of my sermon "Have You Been Sent?" Below the … [Read more...]
Evangelism Report: UC Santa Barbara
Yesterday, Keith Darrell and I spent the afternoon on the campus of UC Santa Barbara. Known for its beautiful seaside location, reputation as a "party school," and 15,000 bicycles, UC Santa Barbara, like every university campus, is a place filled with people who need the gospel. Larry Keith and I began our time on campus with prayer. As we sat in the cool shade of a tree, we … [Read more...]
The Arrest of Street Preacher Tatsuo Akamine
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, outside of the DMV in Torrance, CA, a street preacher named Tatsuo Akamine was arrested by an officer with the California Highway Patrol. He was first detained for investigation of disturbing the peace with loud noise (415 PC). As of the time of writing this article, I do not know what were the arresting charges. Before I comment further, here … [Read more...]
Nigel the Black Hebrew Israelite
Today was my first time preaching alone at Pershing Square. I set up just outside the square, on the northwest corner of 6th Street and Hill Street. It's a great spot. Constant pedestrian traffic and a large sidewalk area large enough for people to stop and listen without running into each other. Many people were praying for me, and my sister encouraged me to read Psalm 25, … [Read more...]
Ray Comfort: A Genuine Man of God
The above photo represents just one of many times Ray Comfort and I have prayed together. The occasion in this photo was just before Ray preached at Huntington Beach, during the last Ambassadors' Academy (#20). I have been a Christian for more than 26 years. During the second half of my lifetime, I have been blessed to not only meet, but to come to know as friends, many … [Read more...]