Rodney Howard Browne shares a teaching on Evangelism
Many times we cry out to God to use us. Many times our idea of God using us is much different than the immediate plan of action that God has. We see ourselves traveling the world do mass crusades or in some foreign field as a missionary or maybe even traveling from church to church seeing revival all across America.
While all those are great callings and dreams and God certainly has those plans for many who may read this. But what about now? I mean right now? What are you going to do between now and the time that the “plans” for your life begin to unfold?In all four Gospels and including the first chapter in the Book of Acts, Jesus himself instructs us on what we should be doing. GO! That’s right, GO! Go into all the world and spread the Gospel. You say, “now that is what I am talking about, ALL THE WORLD!” Exciting isn’t it? Yes it is, but ask yourself what and where exactly is “ALL THE WORLD?” If you can’t figure out what I am trying to say, go to your front door and look outside and you will see “ALL THE WORLD.” See while God does have plans and purposes for you that include other cities and states and nations, he also has plans for your own back yard.
Everyday we are surrounded by people who don’t know the Lord Jesus as their personal Lord and savior. You and I have the awesome responsibility and privilege from the Lord Himself to go out into the Highways and Hedges and compel the Lost to come in. God tells us that if we are faithful with the Little things, then He will make rulers over much. How can God trust us with Nations when we haven’t gone into our own cities to spread the Gospel. Remember Soul-winning is a “PASSION” not a “Program”! Never despise what seems to be the days of “small begginings” because preparation days are never wasted daysI remember as a student at the River Bible Institute being challenged way beyond anything I have ever experienced in the area of witnessing.
I had the hardest time going on the streets and meeting people face to face and presenting the reality of eternity to them. But the passion that Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne has for the lost and reaching America for Jesus has changed my life. I was a part of seeing over 100 thousand decisions for Christ in only 9 months and all in Florida Alone! It has totally broadened my horizon concerning the “call of God” on my life. I am a soul winner no matter what field I am in, whether it be my home or another country!I am so thankful for the River at Tampa Bay Church and for Drs. Rodney and Adonica Howard-Browne for staying true to Jesus’ ultimate plan– To seek and to save that which is Lost!
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I think that so many times people put themselves in a box, thinking that they cannot go outside of the four walls of a church and minister. During my time at the River @ Tampa Bay Church, I have learned that soulwinning is so dear to the heart of Pastor He has taught us that your mission field is anywhere that you go. It is awesome to know that soulwinning is not a program, but it is truely a passion. When it is a passion, you will do it no matter where you are.
It is true. What are we doing for Jesus right now? What are we doing with the realms of influence that we have around us? I know that everyone knows at least fifty people between family, friends, and the work place! Have you shared the gospel with them? We must share the gospel on a daily basis. All the tools you need are located.
Hey..I went to the church and pastor has made available for anyone who wants them. Did you know you can get them in different languages.
So many people think that God can only move inside of a church. People feel that only pastors or full time evangelist are qualified to minister to people. That is so wrong and not biblical at all. Anyone that is saved is qualified and commanded to preach the Gospel. They will train you how to win souls and your life will never be the same! See you there …
I am also so grateful for the ministry of Pastor. If it was not for them, I would not even know how to lead someone to the Lord. This ministry has taught me that soulwinning is such an easy thing to do. When it becomes a passion, it then truely becomes a lifestyle.
Nicole-you got it right..when you yield yourself to the passion of Christ for each and every lost member of the family it seems like you run into people all day long that are ready to get saved. Pastor talks about that a lot. And-Daniel..I went to look at some of the Great Awakening pictures–really amazing.
It’s amazing to me to know that christians that have been saved for a long time are now able to finally win people to the Lord for the first time. Pastor has apparently found a way to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in a powerful and simple way. I checked out some of the videos on the website. The website makes it easy to watch these services.
I love going to revival every week to see the photos of the people who are getting touched by the hand of God through the soul winners who are traveling with. Pastor truly has grabbed a hold of what God wants to do in this century. Go to the website to see it all!
I am very thankful for church and the revival meetings. There are very few places on planet Earth where you can have a real encounter with God. My life has been forever changed because of his ministry. You can watch the services live.
I can a test to that. Initially I was so afraid to go out and witness. But once I saw the change in peoples lives after they accepted Christ it became a passion in me. I am thankful that pastor hears from God, and for the fact that through the Holy Spirit he was given the Gospel Soul Winning Script. It is the easiest tool to witness with that I have ever come by.
Nicole,
I am also very thankful for the ministry of pastor’s. I was unable to lead anyone to the lord until they gave me the tools and training. I still remember the first person that i led to the lord. The gospel script is down loadable in different languages.
Janet, The ministry is truely about reaching the lost with the gospel of Jesus Christ. I think that he has a one track mind when it comes to souls. And yes, the tools are free to everyone to download.
I think pastor has a one track mind for souls too! and I think his whole church does too. when you look at the pictures of the soul winning teams you see how many people have the same heart.
Janet, I agree with about his whole church having a one track mind for winning the lost to Jesus. Everyone should be that way that is saved. It should be souls, souls, souls, and then more souls!
Just look at all the people in the pictures. They all had their hands raised to go out on the streets and the nursing homes. I wonder what is on their minds? Perhaps souls, souls, souls, and then more souls!
Everybody that loves God should be winning souls for the Kingdom. I am proud to be part of pastor’s ministry that does this. For soul winning instruction go online.
Tony, I was the same way that you were when i first started witnessing to people. I was so amazed to see that first person get saved. I am so grateful for pastor and The Great Awakening Tours that he does. I just use the tool and it is so easy… check out the website.
Tony-it always amazes me when people get saved! i just am in awe when pastor does an altar call and hundreds flood to the altar for salvation. I look at the altar call pictures and just rejoice!
Janet,
I am with you about people getting saved. I still get so excited every time that pastor has an altar call. It is always the same results.
Pastor is going for Great Awakening Tours. Even our prayers for the people in those cities now can make hearts softer ground for the gospel. lots of ways to be a part.
Charles, what a testimony of how your life was totally changed because of the ministry. They are the biggest givers I know–they have given their whole lives for the cause of Jesus Christ, souls! Their website is full of testimonies of the goodness and mercy of God.
Janet,
Yes the itinerary for the Great Awakening Tour also there is pictures there of the last tour at Cocoa Florida. They are amazing to to see. With 643 harvesters on the streets that week they saw 15,039 decisions for Christ!
wow-0ver 15,000 people in a week. Pastor is out to multiply the kingdom through ordinary people like us. actually I was just looking at the Cocoa pictures.
I remember when I first encountered pastor and his quest for souls. It was amazing to me. If you go to his ministry’s website you will see the persistance of the man that has taken on the kingdom of darkness with the bright shinning light of Jesus Christ.
The revival meetings with pastor are better than the Daytona 500. FIRE=SOULS The Fire of God is like 1000 octane gasoline in a race car. I got so touched by the Fire Of God all I can say is SHAKE and BAKE. My wheels are spinning so fast after souls all the devil can see is smoke. Move over Dale Jr., Jesus is coming through. On your next pit stop check out.
Paul, When i read your response i could not quit laughing. I got so tickeled at what you said! It reminded me of when i was at Summer Camp Meeting and the fire of GOD smacked me and then the joy came forth out of my belly. You can see the pictures of the Summer Camp Meeting.
That was pretty funny Paul! I’m laughing with Mark. Daytona sounds like a great place for a Great Awakening Tour with Pastor. Speaking of Fire have you seen the video for RBI?
Janet,
Daytona would be a really super place for a Great Awakening Tour. I have seen the River Bible Institute video before but i went to see it again after you mentioned it and i got so excited!
Mark-have you seen the video that starts when you click the link that says ‘click here if you want to live forever’? very cool. Pastor has some creative staff working with him!
Janet,
I have seen that video and it is just plain amazing! Pastor also have a video about what one can can do. If you have not seen this one it is a must see. It will get you excited about soulwinning.
Mark-I actually have seen that video several times. It inspires me every time! Can you imagine the number of souls that man will see in heaven that he doesn’t even know about? I am so thankful that Pastor has taught me the power of the gospel!
Janet,
Your right it really does inspire you when you think about all the people that you have led to the lord will greet you in heaven. Just this past night we went out soul winning and i was able to lead 19 people to the lord. My small team was only there for 1 1/2 but, we led 103 people total to the Lord. I too am thankful that pastor has taught me how to share the GOSPEL. So, imagine if everyone would hit the streets and share the GOSPEL everyday and everywhere.
Wow..Mark! Wouldn’t you have loved to see the Face of Jesus as He was receiving those 103 people into His Arms? Lost treasure restored! Pastor is so right when he says we have dominion over the works of darkness! check out some of the videos on demand at revival especially the chronicles of revival. It always puts me in awe when I see the huge response to the altar calls…knowing darkness has to release people because Light stepped into the place!
Janet,
GOD is just looking for hungry, willing, and desperate people to cry out to him.
The young people that are on fire soul winners are the next leaders, pastors, evangelists, business men and woman of GOD. They are the ones that will usher in the next great move of GOD. Pastor is believing GOD to raise up an entire army of people to bring in the end time harvest.
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