The REAL Reason Why People Hate Street Preachers

[@truthserum9157]

In the very early 60’s i was about 7 years old i was with my mom in downtown Los Angeles, there was a street preacher yelling out bible verses and talking about Jesus, my mom was very quiet and watching him for quite some time, I asked her what was so interesting, she looked at me with a sad expression and said he speaks the truth but nobody’s listening.

[@Jay-xs2jh]

Amen. It's not the people , it's the evil in them . Us . Ty God, Jesus come 🙏

[@GaryBentlage]

​@@Jay-xs2jhyes come quickly, I hope I'm standing when he returns to Earth? This is a very broken world in this planet?

[@FisherPriceless]

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” ‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬

[@allaniadall9686]

Exactly!

[@m_jay5]

I've used this scripture I think more than any other for years now!

[@TheRealJimW]

Though I'm still terrified to share the gospel the few/every time(s) I did/do it... 3 things keep me going. 1. God's command that we do. 2. Being solid in what I believe 3. Seeing videos of men like Todd Friel, Ray Comfort, and Cliffe Knechtle inspires me.

[@4jgarner]

Amen!!

[@rlrieth]

Yes!!

[@Rossi0489]

I can relate to that. Amen

[@vanessamoore5243]

Me too. TY for that encouragement.

[@lthompson6750]

IF you are inspired by videos of men, you aren't ready to speak. Matt 7:21-23 mediate on this until it clicks. HE said HE would send the Comforter who will show you, teach you, and tell you what to say. If you do it on your own, you're only one of many in Matt 7:21-23 and what did Jesus say? I never knew you. Better make sure HE knows you first.

[@TFayas]

I've had it pretty easy so far, only got 1 death threat so far, and been blessed with seeing a handful of people sincerely moved to repentance over the decade.

[@br.m]

Good works.

[@SergioSancho-ej8vv]

I am SOOO convicted that I haven't preached open air a long time. Thank you Wretched for the clip. This will be a different weekend for me.

[@sidwhiting665]

Do not feel guilt. Christ came to take away our guilt. Rather, go forward joyfully reminded that you have an opportunity!

[@Rivfader02]

@@sidwhiting665 exactly! Guilt comes from the enemy! To make you think God is angry with you and that you lost your salvation. When you feel guilt it's not from God, repent whatever you are struggling with and move forward with Jesus!

[@LAndrewNext]

​@@sidwhiting665guilt comes from knowing you are harming people. Do you get upset when scammers take advantage of vulnerable people?

[@G1stGBless]

Did you do it?

[@vanessamoore5243]

​@@LAndrewNextwrong

[@BlueOstinato]

I must confess I was taken aback recently by how aggressively hostile someone became whom I knew, after sharing my faith casually. Any tips or advice from anyone on how to have resilience? I was so shocked by how sudden and aggressively vitriolic the person was that I was rather lost for words

[@clairewhitney2390]

Don’t throw your pearls before swine lest they turn on you and rend you. In other words don’t waste your breath on them.

[@williambunter3311]

Blue Ostinato; I know someone just like that. Once she gets started, she doesn't even stop to take a breath, whatever the subject, including her ranting against the bible. All you can do is pray for the person concerned. I'm sure you already know that you cannot convert anybody. All a believer can do is to witness as far as he is allowed to, and then leave it to God to convert the listener if He will. I told this woman that I am praying for her; that's about all I can do, unless she takes the initiative and asks me questions.

[@damilolaa.3752]

​@@clairewhitney2390that's not what that means

[@damilolaa.3752]

Pray about it.

[@BlueOstinato]

@@damilolaa.3752 incredible insights.

[@williambunter3311]

Funny how people say they are offended when all they have to do is walk away and go about their business. Nobody forces them to listen, and then say they'rs being offended. The reason is obvious; the gospel makes them sense their own coming death and judgement, and they don't want to accept it. So they try to silence those who proclaim it. They are Satan's puppets.

[@cordeg]

What's even more amazing is how offended they get when told they will go to he** if they do not repent and follow Jesus -- when they think he** and Jesus are both fiction. It would be like getting angry when someone told you that you were going to the 100 acre wood if you didn't follow Winnie the Pooh. Wouldn't you just laugh and walk away? I think you are right that they don't react this way because deep down they know it's not fiction.

[@thac0twenty377]

Not when you're blasting it full volume out a speaker

[@williambunter3311]

@@thac0twenty377 Blasting? You must either have sensitive ears or a sensitive conscience!

[@thac0twenty377]

@williambunter3311 neither. when you're on the microphone and people have to come out of their apartmenrs and office buildings to ask the volume be turned down, I'd call that rude and inconsiderate. I dou t you'd appreciate my heavy metal outside your house

[@williambunter3311]

@@thac0twenty377 Haha! So you're likening this preaching with the idiots who play loud heavy metal? Perhaps you use heavy metal to drown out the voice of your conscience, and the reality of gospel truth. Think about it!

[@redeemeddaughter5967]

I don't get street preachers before, but not really had an antagonistic reaction. But now my spiritual blindness has been lifted and how I admire that street preachers expose themselves to possible attacks, heat, and exhaustion, I say they are the most living people on earth! ❤

[@skillz8363]

Thanks for doing open air preaching

[@AriannaArdent-rs1di]

Bless you Todd 💕 so true; even if you simply plant one seed or make someone think about Jesus seriously for a moment, it’s worth it.

[@preachingjesusministry7201]

Crazy how offended they get

[@michellemybelle9591]

It's NOT them. It's the enemy in them.

[@preachingjesusministry7201]

@@michellemybelle9591 amen

[@carolmason8085]

We've had both negative and positive responses...just need to keep going!

[@Bmwguy2011]

Meh… when people internalize eternal damnation? They should react, I think, anyway.

[@JesusisLOVEJohn-]

Yeah, It's crazy how they get offended over something that doesn't exist (in their mind anyway).

[@funclips5958]

People:You need to show love Preacher:Yes that is why I am here telling you, You are not alone and Jesus loves you.

[@seekerhonest]

Truth: you are telling your man-made morals from your man-made book and your god YH WH that was invented 3500 years ago by the Hebrews. As a Deist I send you a lot human love :)

[@VonCal7]

I'm not good at street preaching nor in public preaching since I'm an introvert, but I am more than interested to preach the Gospel to my friends and to the people that I know who are interested to listen to me

[@happydays310]

Give business cards with Bible scripture on. I have scripture 1 Corinthians 15 1-4kjv and Ephesians 1 7kjv as it is the finished crosswork that saves. Just give a business card to them and tell them that Jesus Christ shed his blood for the forgiveness of sins, Ephesisns 1 7. He died for our sins was buried and rose again the 3rd day by which we are saved, 1 Corinthians 15 1-4kjv. As Christians we are to spread the Gospel.

[@Simon_e299]

Same here. I’m am really introverted but I am trying to work up my courage to preach more.

[@bethalpha]

you can just hold a sign...... Remember liberalism is based on atheism

[@dominicmcwilliam6691]

Thank you Todd. You have been a great influence to myself and you have inspired me to start my own KZbin channel where I share the gospel. You are great at what you do

[@freshliving4199]

What’s the gospel to you?

[@bruinranger13]

That clip of Vick was WILD 😂

[@jordanlopez9]

I came straight to the comments as soon as I saw it😅😅

[@sidwhiting665]

I haven't ever open-air preached, but I do dialogue with people at the local pub. Two men and I have regular, ongoing conversations about their views which are mostly atheistic and agnostic and the message of the Gospel. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to speak to them, and by God's grace I pray that they both will hear the Good News that is in our discussions, repent, and come to a saving faith in Jesus Christ. In a way, I guess is it somewhat similar to open-air preaching.... several of the other patrons listen in and occasionally nod during the talks. Even the bartender has chimed in on occasion, "That's a good point". It helps people to see Christians as just regular people, sinners all, and not some high and mighty "Thou shalt burn in Hell!" fire and brimstone preachers. Not all are called to preach: some of us are just called to be witnesses in our lives and our speech. Don't feel ashamed if you, like me, are not gifted with being able to stand up in front of a large crowd. Just talk to the people around you. Keep your words pure and filled with life and grace. Warn them when warning is needed. Raise topics that demand hard thought, such as how do we answer the problems of evil, what is the source of hope and justice for people who are oppressed in this life, and so on. This kind of talk causes people to think about their belief system as more than just scientific facts and gets to the root questions of what it means to be a human being, and the fact that we are indeed a fallen, sinful people in need of someone to save us.

[@Repentandseekchristorperish]

LOL. You think anyone is gonna take your witness seriously in a bar???

[@Simon_e299]

@@Repentandseekchristorperishwhy not? As long as he’s not getting drunk right? Restaurants have bars

[@timothyyoung4463]

Brother.... the testimonies from the street preaching back in the day..... now that's crazy

[@4QBUD]

Oh how I miss watching your Open Air Preaching (Street Preaching) ! Todd, that is what drew me to your 'ministry' on line. From your skinny, spiked hair and three or 4 different floor plans in your studio, I have been lucky enough to see and hear you for many years now. I can not afford (travel) to see you in person though I hope that one day I might, so Thank you so much for all that you do to spread the word the way that you do. I really miss the Wednesday Street Preaching almost 13 years ago. I almost remember it was on Wednesdays. Hahaha, getting Old has great ups and by my memory lapses low times. I can never speak for God, but say as Red Skelton would at the end of his shows, May God Bless

[@tedrowell659]

Im a coward Every time I tried to share the gospel I messed it up horribly. I swear it would of been better had I said nothing pray for me

[@jennylongcor5957]

Don't despair. You're not the only one feeling that way. It may not be what God has gifted us with and called us to do. Why we may not be the ones called to speak before crowds, we can continue to lift those who do up in prayer.

[@anne.ominous]

I don’t think street preaching is for everyone lol. You may find you are better suited to sharing the gospel with people you already know and with whom you already have relationships. Heck, even talking to people online counts for something imo!

[@alexandreperusio1303]

This doesn't mean you're a coward. I started preaching the gospel right after I converted, and I've made a lot of mistakes, but God sees the heart and loves your intention. Keep the word of God close to you, study more than you talk, be sure of what you believe, make your doubts cease and then cease the doubts of the ones in need. Can you answer things like, where do you go after death? Can you lose salvation? The blood of Jesus on the cross is Fully enough to pay my sins through faith?

[@FRodriguez_]

@@jennylongcor5957God has called EVERYONE to preach the gospel. I’m not the best at it either, but that doesn’t make me back away from it. Matthew 28:19 is not about the apostles, but to Jesus’ disciples, e.g., all believers.

[@JesusChristMyKing.]

​@@FRodriguez_you are right👍

[@JudeSpurlin-pg7ri]

Amen and amen brother in Christ. Thank you brother for your obedience to the call God has on your life!

[@jojohnson215]

It’s mind blowing how upset they get and how hard they “work” to silence the speaker of something many of them claim is not true. If it were not true why work so hard to silence the message? Just let the speaker be exposed for his “lies” but we all know the reason, the world hates to be confronted just how much their sin is an affront to the Creator and to be told their sins will send them to hell without the intervention of a just and holy God and that folks is why they will do anything they can to silence the gospel of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, who they hate with a passion. Man oh man, I have been an utter failure in going out and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please pray for me. TIA

[@EdTheWretch]

Love your commitment to the Lord Todd. TY Recently my pastor mentioned that "....and the gates of Hades will not overpower it" verse clearly paints "the gates of Hades" purely as a defensive structure of Satan which puts the church on the side of offense, also verse "tearing down, principalities and powers" of Satan does the same. I'm sure there are many more similar verses but it hit me like a rock because I always thought that primary task of the church, is to protect the word of God...neither God nor His word needs protection, it needs to be fearlessly proclaimed! We need men of courage to speak forth the Word of God everywhere. Matt 16:18: "And 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."

[@dukeofdixieland]

Bout fell out of my chair when Mike Vick was shown when mentioning fighting dogs 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NeroCloud1]

As a pagen I find it sweet that people well get up in public and talk about their faith and went to share it cause at the end of the day you can stand and listen to a different faith then you or walk away. Being open to all faith is what makes the US great.

[@mikea030]

I'm late...but if I was a college student not wanting the hear the Gospel...I would just keep walking. If people would just read scripture, a lot of our issues could be addressed.

[@chibimarshmallow8808]

People hate street preachers because we don't want some self righteous zealot unpromptedly screaming at us in public while we're trying to shop and live our lives, it's not complicated.

[@christiancrusader9374]

Does that give people a right to attack street preachers?

[@littlebrookreader949]

This was good - to be reminded of these things. Thanks.

[@johnguill6129]

A long time ago a pastor going door-to-door in what was previously Norfolk County, but is now Chesapeake, Virginia, was attacked by some people because he preached against alcohol and that hurt the "business" they were in. They beat him to death. Those preachers that preach against sin and call it out are an extreme minority today.

[@exhortingexile]

Whooaaaa who’s the editor who put the clip of Michael Vick up when he talked about sending the dogs out? 😂😂

[@jdfpd4002]

I wish people (including myself) cared more about the videos showing the people we reach, who accept the Gospel, rather than the videos showing the clout we get from those we can't reach, who don't accept the Gospel

[@ForTLoveofDogs]

Delafe Testimonies is a great channel for people finding Jesus!

[@erikamonihen8873]

​@@ForTLoveofDogsYes! It's a great channel!

[@jdfpd4002]

Thank you for letting me know! I'll check it out!@@ForTLoveofDogs

[@LAndrewNext]

But that doesnt make preachers the youtube dollars 🤑

[@Kirbypiles777]

Nah cause it’s good for believers to see the other side it’s not always sweet when spreading the word , america so watered down in America tickle ears people wanna only hear the good things but not die to flesh and we being persecuted for righteous sake scriptures etc denying ourselves etc Paul talked bout all this and this happens so it’s hyper grace to not talk bout the bad side and just post only the videos when people accept Jesus cause servant isn’t greater than master , u will get mocked and all that . Why u think Jesus say blessed when they mock u etc etc call u all manner of evil for my name sake . Y’all be dodging scriptures like that and just oh well grace of God nah we in a War and Bible make that very known ,

[@darrenhaverlock7025]

The reason people hate street preachers and the Gospel is because they do not like being convicted of their sin. The Holy Spirit convicts you. They are so bound up in their own self righteousness they believe they actually know better than God. Which is a mirrored reflection of the dominant sin of pride that was also found in Satan. I hope these people can repent and trust in Jesus before it's too late.

[@hampham2000]

Spread the gospel to everyone especially your family and friends

[@happydays310]

As it is Christmas print out Bible scriptures and paste them in Christmas cards. Ephesians 1 7kjv and 1 Corinthians 15 1-4kjv is the Gospel of Christ for the finished crosswork.

[@GodleyFrench]

I'm in public a lot and I've been yelled at and abused but thank God I have not been assaulted. I know myself and no matter how much I would try to resist I would strike back violently. I've seen violence on the street toward others, but when they have come toward me, as I eye balled them they seem to think twice and walk on by.

[@charliedontsurf334]

Thank you. I needed this reminder. God bless.

[@Happylluk]

Love God with all our being.... and love your neighbor as you love yourself... when I see these people, it's hard... God bless you all.

[@XshakeninjaX]

I have people in my family who hate me because I chose to follow Jesus Christ. I haven't talked to my brother and sister in years. It's crazy how some people are...

[@danielreed3666]

Jesus said there will be divisions within families (Quoting Micah 7:6) Matthew 10:34-38 Luke 12:51-53

[@BlessedWarriorOfGod]

Most people would rather forget of their family and those they love most, than surrender their ego's and sinful lives, if your family is of this sort, and you love them greatly, don't ever stop trying to reason with them. Help them understand it's from a place of love, whilst keeping it as real as possible. Someone will break first, don't let it be you.

[@lisawesome7588]

The truth makes liars angry. They are lying to themselves, they all know GOD is real

[@TboneWTF]

The real "truth" is that God is not true and is just a fantasy.

[@Alex-lg4tm]

​@@TboneWTFif God weren't true you would not be wasting your time angrily typing out snarky replys about him a question do you go rant in Muslim Channels? Hindu Channels? Wiccan Channels? Jain Channels?

[@TboneWTF]

@@Alex-lg4tm LOL. God is NOT true which is exactly why I am refuting that He exists. It would seem by the several other people that agree with me that I am not the only one that believes God is a lie. LOL. Why do you suppose God would allow others to feel this way? Good luck my deceived friend.

[@dancingnature]

There was a street preacher who I met when my kids were little . He sounded so hostile and negative when he was preaching. But if you met him when he wasn’t preaching he was a pleasant good natured man.

[@superckn7]

Hi! I went to your website as directed and got a "401" Error page message: is your program not yet ready/available? Thanks! RnMT

[@geoffstokes]

Good stuff brother. It used to scare me to street preach. But I love it now.

[@rustyshackleford9557]

I love this man's honesty. So many folks forget that it is a command to spread the gospel and defend it ( intellectually). I see a world of church goers who can recite every K-Love song lyric but couldn't tell me where Galatia is on the map. Love these videos. This guy is smart.

[@scotthutchens1556]

Well, I’m not sure where Galatia is either or Corinth. I suppose I could find Ephesus fairly easy. I figure it’s somewhere near Greece which I CAN pinpoint, but I usually don’t look at maps of the region very much.

[@rustyshackleford9557]

@@scotthutchens1556 Hi Scott Galatia is modern day Turkey. (Once Constantinople) Which was once the Eastern capital of Christianity until the Muslims slaughtered most Christians and re- named it Istanbul. This is interesting because Islam is based on the idea that an angel told Mohammad that Christianity was false and that Jesus wasn't crucified and wasn't God. and this angel taught Mohamad a ' new gospel". Interestingly, Paul warns the church in Galatian ( modern day Turkey)not to believe any new gospel even if an ANGEL brought it. That is why knowing where and who Paul wrote to is important. Paul literally warned the Galatians that would soon be conquered by Islam not to believe any new message even if presented by an angel. Muslims believe the angel Gabriel brought Mohammad his revelations. Best wishes.

[@scotthutchens1556]

@@rustyshackleford9557 Yes, although Mohamed wasn’t born till the 500’s, it is very interesting that Mohamed’s claims are from an angelic visit! Plus, the founder of Mormonism-didn’t he claim the same thing-a visit from an angel? Not sure about JW’s. That would make Paul’s warning actually a prophecy. Thanks so much for this info-I never knew Galatia had more to do with Turkey and the birthplace of Mohamed and Islam. Especially now with the president of Turkey-(Erdogan) being a major player in end times Bible prophecy.

[@FeelTheLack]

“And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - Matthew 6:5

[@richsuga]

Hey brother Todd, It's been several years on some of that UGA footage. Would you like to try to schedule to visit again during the spring semester? We're still out there evangelizing just about every week and preach open-air in downtown Athens every Friday night. That's also a good venue for interviews. -Rich Suplita

[@justincameron9661]

Pray for these people

[@TboneWTF]

Well if they were less rude and arrogant maybe more people would tolerate them.

[@TboneWTF]

lol

[@04DynaGlyde]

Pray for me to understand how to be an effective witness to others. And that The Lord will speak to and protect me.

[@Simon_e299]

I Will pray for you brother and please pray for me as well. I feel like I’m not good at witnessing but I know God will help me get better❤

[@rickbrickles1410]

Demons are running through many who can’t hear the word of God….

[@99David99]

Here is the problem with”sowing seeds” idea. Matthew 13 relates the story of seed scattered on a piece of ground. Some eaten by birds, stony ground, some among thorns. Finally some fell on good ground and yielded 100 fold. Everyone gets all involved on the different grounds. But IMHO the real takeaway is: Prepare the ground! Why waste seed on unprepared or poorly prepared ground. The correct was is prepare the ground first!

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Love this channel

[@jimmywilson8134]

Amen Mr Friel

[@mikewiththemic5]

Amen Brother we know it

[@TRUTHSA-]

The Spirit of God irritates their demons! 💯🙏🙌✝️🩸🧎‍♀️

[@andreydranicheru5955]

Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

[@freshliving4199]

People see the hypocrisy in street preachers and that’s what drives the hatred.

[@BKNeifert]

Some have hypocrisy. But that's not why they're abused. It's because people hate that they themselves are sinners and don't want to hear they are in danger of eternal torment.

[@onlyhuman3281]

Christ has planted a fire in my heart that I can no longer Ignore my understanding is solid my Knowledge is based but my fear kicks my bum, fear of not being prepared, fear of being overwhelmed in a situation charged with Hate and contempt, Yet my Love for God is convicting me day by day and once I have my courage and my Mind attuned as one action Ill be on fire for God. This is no joke and spiritual warfare is not to be underestimated the enemy prowls like a Lion seeking who so ever he may devourer! Shedding my own Sin removing my own Plank reducing my pride compounding my humility all these things I am constantly building all I want to do is spread the Good news of Salvation under Jesus Christ the Gospel shall be proclaimed in his glory for his Righteousness it aint about us!!! but that old man Fear/the enemy he must be subdued 1st. Amen God bless you all.

[@Im_Jaaylen]

The Gospel offends the demons in people. That's why folks get mad when they hear God's Word, which shows that demonic possession is real

[@msmd3295]

One problem is the idea of “planting a seed”. The problem is that when it comes to religion and the supernatural, that seed is entirely bogus. It’s not “truthful”. It’s just someone’s imagination and something to help them feel better about themselves or the real world. In other words it’s False without any supporting evidence. Just because a person can imagine something doesn’t make that something true. Take for example purple unicorns. So the real issue here is that this guy and others like him are promoting not just false but untestable ideas. And one could rightly characterize such people as charlatans and their motives is power (over others) or wealth or both.

[@iseultmackinnon8197]

Scientists agree that we could be living in a simulation. When AI run off quantum chips are installed in a Tesla Optimus what you basically have is a god and when you start uploading your consciousness into 'the cloud' what you have is a spirit. Soon you wont know where reality ends and hyperreality begins. You wont know if what you are looking at is real, you wont know what is real.

[@michaelbradley6004]

If they really didnt think it was real they would just ignore the gospel, but their energy tells me they know its true and they are offended and must make a choice.

[@scottmollette9483]

I recognized the Law was my "schoolmaster to bring me to Christ, that I might be justified by faith" (Galatians 3:24) Having now graduated Seminary, I have lost friends and family because I no longer care to indulge in the world nor its pleasures. While I haven't tried open air preaching yet, I have passed out Ray Comfort tracts, the likes of which some have accepted and others rejected.

[@happydays310]

1 Corinthians 15 1-4kjv and Ephesians 1 7kjv is the finished crosswork and the Gospel of Christ.

[@stevenboyd593]

Even a cursory inspection of biblical Christianity reveals that true believers will encounter opposition and violent resistance. In the battle between dark and light, evil and goodness there is no place for coexisting

[@genestensaker6543]

I served as a prison chaplain for about 10 years and also a street evangelist. I have no problem with street preachers that preach the gospel. I however am turned off by those talking about who God hates.

[@aaromotivestudio3869]

I’m not against street preaching, but I do tend to be skeptical of street preachers, because some street preachers - so it seems to me - preach with the intent of deliberately rattling up the audience. And then whatever persecution that follows, it almost feels like it was planned, like they want to be persecuted because they have a complex. That’s not every street preacher I’m sure but that’s the vibe I get from a lot of them (particularly those in the West) who are confrontational in their approach. I take more seriously the Christian who witnesses to others by actually living out their faith and lead a humble and “quiet life” than those who stand on a stool shouting through a megaphone. Some may come across the latter and find deliverance, but for many, that’s all they’ll see.

[@Papa-dopoulos]

“Stop forcing your beliefs on me” Says the person bombarded literally hundreds of times a day with political slogans, mobile and tv ads, professors and friends and parents trying to influence you, etc. And yet almost none of these sources receive that same visceral, spiteful reaction. It’s not the sharing of beliefs that gets them. It’s the beliefs.

[@scotthutchens1556]

Plus, these people that don’t want Christian’s forcing views on themselves are in fact forcing their lifestyles, views, beliefs, atheism, agnostic views, hate on Christian’s. I have yet to see anyone check their beliefs at the door. Atheism is a faith as well as the fact that secular humanism was determined by a judge in the 80’s to be a religion.

[@robertjackson1407]

Thank you 😊

[@Tucker11111111]

You will be rewarded in Heaven for all this.

[@danielreed3666]

@3:47-3:52. I don't think John Nelson had "Star Trek" in mind when he was hit by a rock The Star Trek franchise has always put forward secular humanist ideas, promoting godless evolution and even more recently a pro LGBTQT+ agenda Gene Roddenberry was either a agnostic or a outright atheist,many ST episodes attacked religion or god like characters (IIRC, only "Bread and Circuses "

[@danielreed3666]

To continue my comment IIRC,only the original series episode "Bread and Circuses "had a sorta thinly veiled support for Christianity (about a alien earth like planet that had a 20th century Roman empire with Christianity spreading in it) Later episodes of the Star Trek franchise envisioned a near future earth with all religions mixed together (like the Coexist logo),and a far future where almost everyone is a atheist, trusting in science and human and aliens together solving problems without God IIRC also Gene Roddenberry the creator of Star Trek wanted to make a story about the crew of Enterprise killing God

[@rlrieth]

I’m not good at this but thank the LORD GOD there are those that are! The reason they get so angry is they are convicted. You know you’re reaching them when they get super angry. I know because that was ME at one time!

[@CowboyFantastic007]

Todd, did you get arrested for the sake of the gospel?? Wow awesome you are worthy to suffer for His Name

[@galinor7]

How to reach people and get them to believe exactly what you believe so they are just like you. No differences will be tolerated. Everybody must be the same.

[@albertlopez2237]

Don't always agree with Todd theology but he bold for the gospel my hat is off to him.

[@embalmertrick1420]

I find how people overreact, very telling. Demons inside them are surely stirred. Not only street preaching but any religious activity is met with aggression. The shooter incident reminded me of Pastor John Hagee's case, a madman went into the church and shot him. Thank God for that miracle!! Stay safe peeps.

[@00029percent]

You define perfectionalisms and cultures can't compete.

[@thekraemer1757]

A guy got shot in the head in Phoenix the other day, it's definitely getting much darker.

[@largefamilylife9]

Whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, “Raca!” shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, “You fool!” shall be in danger of hell fire (Matt 5:22).

[@lauren-qb9cf]

So true.

[@raedwulf61]

Those who attack preachers already know the truth, but hate it.

[@klausmaerz197]

I SLIGHTLY disagree, but for a different reason. Open-air evangelism is a great way to get the gospel out in spite of its risks. Many, if not most of the street preachers I have encountered, do not have a home church. God spoke to me directly about this, " not neglecting to gather together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging each other, and all the more as you see the day approaching " Heb.10:25. If and when someone does accept the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal savior, that person needs to be nourished and discipled where they can grow in the Lord. By the same token, the Lord always tells me to pray for open-air evangelists as I see them for clarity, wisdom and protection as they share the gospel to others.

[@jimpowell2296]

It is always surprising to me how much anger is shown. Anger toward the person who is delivering a message that has eternal consequences. These folks do not think. I wonder if they wonder why would a person risk the abuse that is heaped on him. If they disagree why would they just not wander off. I tell you why, satan is at work.

[@JohnSmith-ug5ci]

Let us not be fooled! We do not want to be one of those who will be turned away on that day when men stand before God. The way is narrow, and the road is straight, and FEW be that find it. Matt 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Verse 22 MANY will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Verse 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matt 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and FEW there be that find it. Matt 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Verse 22 MANY will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? Verse 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Matt 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and FEW there be that find it. Our sin has set us all on the road to hell and no amount of good will fix the sin we have done. We have ALL sinned. It is not about the type of sin or how much sin. It is about the fact that we have all sinned. For that reason we all need a Savior. If we want forgiveness for our sin and peace with God. If we want to escape eternal hell. If we want to go to heaven we must understand the following. We DO NOT get saved (go to heaven), get right with God, forgiven, by being good, by being religious, by just believing in God, by praying a prayer, being baptized, asking or accepting Jesus into our hearts, accepting Jesus as our personal Saviour, confessing our sins, joining a church, cleaning up our lives, doing penance, taking the bread and the wine, or doing all these things accumulative. Salvation takes repentance toward God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, Acts 20:21. testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Make no mistake. We cannot be a friend of Christ and remain a rebel against God. The word repent, from the Greek word “metanoia”, means a change of mind or direction. God is not receiving those who almost or kind of repents. It is like the word About-face which is a 180 degree turn. We turn from not wanting God fully in our lives to willfully surrendering to Him to lead our lives. When any person comes to the place where they are broken over their sin toward God to the point that they want to get right with God no matter what it will cost them they are in a state/spirit of repentance toward God. Luke 14:33 Luke 14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple. We then take that heart we have towards God and place it on the Lord Jesus Christ as Lord and Master and that becomes faith. At that moment God’s grace through Christ is freely applied to us and we are born again, saved from eternal hell and sealed by the Spirit so that we will never again return to the practice of sinning. Eph. 2:8,9, 1John 3:9,10. Our first command after salvation is to be baptized. Repentance of sin is the result of the new birth/salvation and will be part of the sanctification process and our new life with the Lord Jesus Christ, Eph 2:10. While we may sin from time to time after salvation it will never again be our practice 2Cor. 5:17, 1John 3:9,10. John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. REV. 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

[@barbaratindell9808]

God bless you!!

[@DanaTheInsane]

If I sat on a street corner yelling my worldview at you you would be extremely angry I assure you.

[@danielreed3666]

The apostle Paul did go through a lot of hardships during his ministry 2 Corinthians 11:23-33

[@danielreed3666]

Jesus told Ananias that Paul is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel I will show him how much he must suffer for my name Acts 9:15,16

[@raterus]

Now I'm wondering how many times Todd got arrested open preaching?

[@danielreed3666]

The apostle Paul went through A LOT in his preaching to others (to Jews mainly in synagogues also where people meet both Jews and Gentiles Paul spoke at the Areopagus in Athens The book of Acts is full of accounts of Peter, John Paul,Stephen,Philip and Apollos speaking to others about the Gospel

[@danielreed3666]

I ment John,Paul not "John Paul"

[@petertaylor6479]

Better to offend someone into heaven than comfort them into hell? Your thoughts

[@alfredfleming3289]

Only apostle to die of old age was John. And he died in prison. There is a whole section in the bible telling us it will be easy………NOT. If fact He said you will be hated for His name.

[@preciousannecantaros6038]

It doesn't matter if people are happy or angry with the street preachers. They will get angry because that's what Jesus said. They hated Jesus Christ, they will hate us as well and it should be. But God bless them 😊💖💖💖

[@novadelp5969]

Ruben Israel Chavez faced a lot of backlash for preaching God's word on the streets and rebuking the wicked ones, dud that guy made me laugh, he was so bold that he wasn't afraid of any persecution, and the funny part is that he wasn't even shaken by anything. Rich Penkoski joined him for a few years and got the same backlash Ruben did. The other street preachers didn't like Ruben, and tried to poison Rich's mind against him, Rich enjoyed brotherhood in Christ with Ruben, then after Ruben died of kidney failure, all those who secretly hated him started slandering him and calling him a railer and tried to kill his name, it was hard on Rich because Ruben was his closest Brother he could ever have.

[@marcusmuse4787]

Matthew 12:19 ► He will not quarrel or cry out; no one will hear his voice in the streets.

[@jasong9774]

The gospel is offensive on its own. Unnecessary offense is not needed and is sin. God's arm is not too short to save. A preacher that is antagonistic can't honestly claim it was the message, but rather it was what was tacked onto the message by the messenger. There is no honest claim of "they just didn't receive the gospel" in those cases. Love may be redefined (attempted redefinition) by one group to mean don't tell me I am wrong, make me feel uncomfortable, or anything else I don't want to hear. Yet, many who hyperfocus on that OVER the actual gospel or the souls we should love actually, and hypocritically do the very same thing. They are annoyed, tired of seeing news broadcasts of this or that culture war issue, etc and instead of just preaching the gospel, they seek to win. In those cases, it isn't only the person walking away from the messenger that is like the rich young ruler, it is the messenger. Jesus wasn't snarky, haughty, didn't try for zingers, and never manipulated or used strawman or any other deceit and wasn't a showboat. I've seen many preachers that are. Quick to defend themselves arrogantly, angrily, and selfishly but slow to defend others (and that does not include virtue signalling and buying favor). "well... you're wrong" p.s. these rockstars are certainly liked by many

[@gonzothemagnificent9393]

Yeah and it exists BIG TIME in The Church!!

[@WORDversesWORLD]

Street preachers are not from God, they are all about showmanship.

[@TboneWTF]

And disturbing the peace.

[@WORDversesWORLD]

@@TboneWTF Got that right, makes for a good TikTok video though, it's all about money.

[@benj0063]

Are serious?? Or are you joking. Preaching is how the gospel was spread and is the main way it is to be spread. Jesus' ministry began with preaching. Matthew 4:17 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Many unbelievers wont hear the gospel unless they are preached to. Peter after pentecost preached in the streets, read the book of Acts the apostles went around preaching the gospel in many cities. 1 Corinthians 1:21 'For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.' Please, separate your distaste of certain street preachers from street preaching itself. John the baptist was a preacher in the wilderness, many of the prophets of old were preachers. Many of the well known men of God. Spurgeon, Wesley etc. Social media helps spread the gospel, but some people need to be told face to face and in person. Romans 10:14 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

[@TboneWTF]

@@benj0063 So you enjoy people screaming at you that you are immoral?

[@benj0063]

​@@TboneWTFDo I enjoy being called immoral, no. Why? Because im not immoral I live by faith in Jesus Christ led by his Spirit and his word. Some people need to hear the truth, some genuinly think that the way they live is good and moral when its not, especially in this generation in comparison to prior generations. Many really dont know the difference. We are commanded to preach the gospel(that Jesus Christ was crucified for us, Died on the cross bearing all sin, was buried and 3 days and 3 nights later he rose again all according to scripture) and to tell people to repent and believe in him and to turn to God for salvation.

[@barrycharlesbrebner]

The words "open air preaching" was added in while reading quotes in this video. That is misleading and maybe a misrepresention of the actual location of the preaching❤

[@jewellpackman5506]

Titus 3:10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;”

[@brendavalentine-bates7737]

To overlook sin is the same as to commit that sin.

[@TboneWTF]

These knucklehead preachers are breaking civil laws.

[@anne.ominous]

@@TboneWTFlike what?

[@TboneWTF]

@@anne.ominous Noise pollution and harassment. Thanks for asking.

[@anne.ominous]

@@TboneWTF Thanks for answering. Sharing the gospel isn’t a sin, a human physically occupying space on the street isn’t pollution, and giving public speeches about religion isn’t harassment.

[@TboneWTF]

@@anne.ominous LOL. Forcing your beliefs on to people and condemning them for differing opinions is not only harassment , but arrogant. Good luck my friend.

[@DavidMichaelHenry-f7d]

Ah yes. Yelling at innocent people making them not feel comfortable is great!

[@OlgaSmirnova1]

Innocent????!!!

[@TheAgentAssassin]

Street preachers will likely be first in line at the door to the Kingdom Of God.

[@paulrivalto1974]

Captain beloved, battle wounds were Thine// Let me not wonder if some hurts be mine// Rather O ' Lord let my deep wonder be// That I may share a battle wound with Thee// UNKNOWN C.H.Spurgeon said: " If in the end they go to Hell, let them do it having to leap over my body blocking their way and rip their ankles from my grasp of their legs"

[@LancePie]

I don't know why people stop and engage these people. Walk on by and let them rant to nobody in particular.

[@PieTheLost]

Clips are from Cliffe Knechtle’s channel

[@bradmccoy7996]

The sinful dosen't like the truth, because it talks straight to the soul, just like when you first start going to church and as your listening it sounds like the pastor is speaking straight at you,

[@diggi3247]

... I'm speechless ...

[@TboneWTF]

So you're NOT a street preacher.

[@diggi3247]

@@TboneWTF No, sad to say...