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Preaching Evangelistically: Proclaiming the Saving Message of Jesus is unavailable, but you can change that!

The authors ask the poignant question: What is the point to preaching? There are so many agendas competing for pulpit time these days, it can be easy to forget the exact purpose of one’s calling to preach, which is to proclaim God’s salvation through Jesus who died and is now resurrected. Preaching Evangelistically looks at the different elements of gospel preaching and how they are best used to...

Some preachers balk at such procedures. They say that “sinners’ prayers” and public invitations are not biblical or necessary for people to be saved. I disagree. To preach the gospel of Christ without giving the listeners the opportunity to receive Christ as Savior and Lord on the spot is unthinkable! It is like telling a thirsty man about water but then denying him the opportunity to drink. To preach evangelistically is to preach persuasively for an immediate verdict. Our listeners should be asked
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