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FC Cincy Fans: Hell is Real

August 29, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

FC Cincinnati hosted the Columbus Crew on August 27, 2022. The interstate rivalry matchup is known by fans as the “Hell is Real” match. See the two minute video below.

Hell is real. But Jesus and his gospel are also real. Praise God who rescues sinners from hell.

2 Minute Video: Hell is Real

Why do Ohio fans call the match, “Hell is Real”?

There is a sign between Columbus and Cincinnati that reads, “Hell is Real”. So travelers to the annual match between Columbus and Cincinnati can’t avoid the gospel truth.

Here is a Columbus Dispatch link to more information about Jimmy Harston, the Christian man behind the billboard. He has put up 20 billboards. His goal is obey Christ.

Apollos Watered …

Jimmy Harston did his part. He planted a billboard that thousands of fans see.

We watered by proclaiming the gospel. We attempt to make a personal, passionate plea. And we point fans to the cross of Christ.

Now we pray that God will give the growth. He will work and will to His good pleasure. For he is mighty to save.

What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.
1 Corinthians 3: 5-7

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ at sports venues around Cincinnati, Ohio. And we do one-to-one witnessing at the University of Cincinnati.

Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us as we Evangelize Cincinnati.

My Chemical Romance Fans Mock the Gospel

August 26, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

On August 24, 2022 My Chemical Romance fans mock the gospel outside the Heritage Bank Arena in Cincinnati. See the three minute video below.

The gospel affects people different ways. Some accept the gospel and some reject the gospel. But these concert fans rejected the gospel AND danced in rebellion. And it was a shock to see them ridicule the gospel.

So we are praying that these people repent and believe in Christ for salvation. For He is mighty to save.

3 Minute Video: My Chemical Romance Fans Mock the Gospel

Colossians 2: 13-14 (ESV)

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the gospel at sporting events and entertainment venues. And we do one-to-one witnessing at the University of Cincinnati.

Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us as we Evangelize Cincinnati.

FC Cincy Fans Hear Mercy Message

August 16, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

On August 13, 2022 FC Cincy fans heard the message of Jesus Christ. We proclaim that God has mercy for sinners who repent and believe the gospel.

According to FC Cincinnati.com, a sellout crowd of 25,037 attended the match at TQL Stadium. Many heard the gospel proclamation. See the one minute video below.

1 Minute Video: FC Cincy Fans Hear Mercy Message

Mercy for Sinners Who Repent

FC Cincinnati Fan Base

As you will see from the video, the crowd is impressive. And according to worldfootballnet.com, FC Cincinnati is among the Top Ten in Major League Soccer attendance. With an average of over 22,169 fans per match, the opportunity to proclaim the gospel is compelling.

The fan base appears to attract a younger crowd and many are presumably secular. Although we receive encouragement from a few Christians (as illustrated in the video), most of the reaction to gospel proclamation is critical and skeptical.

But we know that God is sovereign over all things including the gifts of repentance and faith.

So then he has mercy on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.
Romans 9:18

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the gospel at sporting and entertainment events around Cincinnati. And we do one-to-one witnessing at the University of Cincinnati.

Would you like to join us at FC Cincinnati matches? Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us as we Evangelize Cincinnati.

Bengals Fans: No Middle Ground

August 16, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

On August 13, 2022 Bengals fans heard the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed in the open air. And they heard this declaration: “There is no middle ground”. See the one minute video below.

Many heard the gospel. According to Bengals.com, Head Coach Zak Taylor said, “It’s as good a crowd as I’ve seen for a preseason game”. And Kelsey Conway posted that 60,760 attended the game.

We proclaim the law of Moses and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please join us in praying for fruit from this outreach. See the one minute video below.

One Minute Video: No Middle Ground

No Middle Ground

Music by AShamaluevMusic. Website: https://www.ashamaluevmusic.com

No Middle Ground

Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 John 5:12

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.
John 3:18

Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.
Matthew 12:30

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the gospel at sporting events around Cincinnati. And we do one-to-one witnessing at the University of Cincinnati.

Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us as we Evangelize Cincinnati.

Finally, if you are interested in sports fan outreaches in other cities, check out Sports Fan Outreach International.

Gospel Proclamation Prompts Call to Cops

July 9, 2022 by Dave 1 Comment

On July 6th, 2022 concert goers in Cincinnati heard the gospel. See the 3 minute video: Gospel Proclamation Prompts Call to Cops.

This concert event was at the Brady Music Center on The Banks in Cincinnati. The venue capacity is 4,500 indoor and 8,000 outdoor. And it is attractive to us because the people wait outdoor in long lines.

We are praising God that He opened a door for the word to be heard. Obviously, many of these screaming fans were actively engaged.

Will you join us in praying that God would grant new hearts to sinners?

3 Minute Video: Gospel Proclamation Prompts Call to Cops

Gospel Proclamation Prompts Call to Cops

What About the Police?

As you will see, the video contains an interaction with authorities who attempted to stop the gospel from going out. They promised that police would be called.

And about twenty minutes later a Cincinnati Police Officer did cruise by. But he did not stop or ask us to stop proclaiming the gospel. There was no real problem.

As you already know, free speech is guaranteed by the Constitution in the United States. And gospel proclamation on a public sidewalk is protected speech. It is a perfect place to proclaim the gospel.

Encouragement for Christians

If you are interested in proclaiming the simple gospel message in the open air, I would like to offer you some encouragement.

First, I will assume that you are connected to a solid Bible believing church. And you read your Bible daily and pray for God’s leading.

To get started, I would recommend that you speak with your Elders about your interest in this area. They will confirm your understanding of the simple gospel message and they may give you opportunities to learn and grow.

In addition, you may want to consider reading Arnold Dallimore’s two volume book on George Whitefield. You can’t help but be inspired and grow in confidence that God uses open air proclamation.

Lastly, to those who are interested in reaching the large crowds at sporting events in your area, investigate Sports Fan Outreach International. They can connect you with other like-minded gospel men who proclaim the gospel in your area.

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the simple gospel of Jesus Christ at sports venues around town. In addition, we do one-to-one evangelism at the University of Cincinnati. And we do gospel driven abortion ministry.

Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us.

Dad at Kill Mill Hears Gospel

July 7, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

Men at the Kill Mill need the gospel too. Watch this three minute video. This Dad at Kill Mill hears the gospel.

He claimed that his wife had HELLP Syndrome and Preeclamsia. And he was told that we had “come up to her” which was not true.

We choose to focus on the gospel. And we challenged him to find a Doctor who would help the woman and the baby. Obviously, there is help available for pregnant women with health issues.

This encounter started a little bumpy. And he was taken off-guard by the Good Person Test. But he seemed to know the truth of the gospel. And we were glad to share Christ with him.

Join us in praying that men would repent and trust Christ as they lead their families. We pray that the men would obey Jesus Christ even when they are faced with unplanned pregnancies.

3 Minute Video: Dad at Kill Mill Hears Gospel

Good Person Test

What Do We Say to Dads at Kill Mill?

Will you listen to the word of God? In Genesis 3, Eve listened to the serpent, Adam listened to Adam, and nobody listened to God.

What have you done? In Genesis 3:13, God asked Adam and Eve, “What is this you have done?”. God knew that they had sinned. But he wanted them to see their sin clearly. We challenge men at the abortion clinic to see their sin clearly.

Are you listening to the voice of your wife? In Genesis 3:17 God judged Adam for listening to the voice of his wife. You do not want to face God’s judgement for abortion.

Are you betraying the baby with a kiss? Many times the men kiss the women as they go into the abortion clinic. We point them to Judas who betrayed Jesus with a kiss (Luke 22:48). And we remind them of their responsibility to protect and provide for the baby.

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ at the abortion clinic and sports venues around town. In addition, we do one-to-one evangelism at the University of Cincinnati. Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us.

For more of our gospel driven abortion ministry videos, check out our Gospel Driven Abortion Ministry

Finally, if you are interested in learning more about gospel driven abortion ministry, try EndAbortionNow or FreetheStates.

Good News on Roe v Wade Reversal Day

June 24, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

The good news on Roe v Wade Reversal Day is that God still uses the proclamation of the gospel to save sinners.

We know that God is sovereign over all things. And he was not surprised by Roe v Wade or it’s reversal. After all, men can only do whatever his hand and plan have predestined to take place (Acts 4:28).

So we preach the good news every day at the Kettering kill mill. And we pray for fruit. See the two minute video below.

Two Minute Video: Good News on Roe v Wade Reversal Day

Matt Proclaiming the Gospel

Acts 10: 42-43

“And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.
To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.”

Evangelize Cincinnati

For more of our gospel driven abortion ministry videos, check out our Gospel Driven Abortion Ministry

Finally, if you are interested in learning more about gospel driven abortion ministry, try EndAbortionNow or FreetheStates.

Gospel Truth for Dayton Pride

June 5, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

On June 4, 2022 we shared gospel truth with Dayton pride supporters. Many rallied in Dayton for a parade and a celebration of sin. See the three minute video below.

Why do we go to pride rallies? Because God rescued Lot and his family out of Sodom and Gomorrah. And he can rescue his elect out of Dayton, Ohio. To Him be the glory.

3 Minute Video: Gospel Truth for Dayton Pride

Gospel Truth for Dayton Pride

We proclaimed the truth of the gospel in the face of demonic opposition. And we spoke about sin, God’s righteousness and the coming judgement.

Although the crowd was light at the time the video was taken, it grew significantly.

Join us in praying that God would rescue someone in this place of sin. And join us in praying for the gift of repentance.

God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.
2 Timothy 2: 25-26

God Loves Everyone? Really?

One of the challenges illustrated in the video (and at the festival) was: God loves everyone. And you can easily see why they make this argument. If God loves everyone then who are you to call them to repent? Do not judge.

As you see in the video, we offer a simple defense. So God loves everyone (no exceptions)? Really? Does God love child molesters? Did God love Judas (John 17:12)? Does God love Esau (Romans 9:13)?

If the people at Dayton pride were interested in a serious discussion, we could discuss God’s attributes, his common grace and also his love for his enemies. But in a hostile environment we offer a basic defense while pointing people to the cross of Christ.

Evangelize Cincinnati

We proclaim the gospel at sporting events and entertainment venues around town. We do one-to-one witnessing. And we preach the gospel almost every day at the local abortion clinic.

Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us as we Evangelize Cincinnati.

Pro-Aborts Hear the Gospel

May 15, 2022 by Dave 1 Comment

On May 14, 2022 we went to Dayton, Ohio so that pro-aborts would hear the gospel. See the three minute video below.

Many heard the proclamation of the law and the gospel. Others received one-on-one witnessing or gospel tracts. The signs in the video point to their arguments and worldview.

We are praising God today for Bryan Fox who organized the outreach and the gospel men who came alongside. We are praising God that His word went out, that He protected us from violence and that we enjoyed great fellowship.

Please join us in praying for new hearts. Pray that God would grant these people a heart that would love God and love babies. Isn’t it exciting that God can use his word to change hearts and lives?

If you are interested in solid resources for abortion ministry, check out FreetheStates.org. They offer signs, gospel tracts and apparel that will encourage you.

Video: Pro-Aborts Hear the Gospel

Ezekiel 36: God Can Grant a New Heart

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.
Ezekiel 36:26

Evangelize Cincinnati

For more gospel driven abortion ministry videos, check out Gospel Driven Abortion Ministry page.

We proclaim the law of Moses and the gospel of Jesus of Christ at ball games, the abortion clinic and other entertainment venues around Cincinnati, Ohio.

You are welcome to check out Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us as we we Evangelize Cincinnati.

Gospel Interaction at Kill Mill

March 19, 2022 by Dave Leave a Comment

An atheist posed legitimate questions to us while we were ministering at the kill mill. We were happy to speak with him. He was just driving by the kill mill and heard the proclamation of the gospel.

To our surprise, he had never heard the gospel before. He did not know what God has done to redeem sinful man to himself. And he was shocked to learn that all sin could be forgiven.

We discussed a number of theological issues including: the substitutionary atonement of Christ, the sovereignty of God, and the gospel of Christ.

See the video below. And join us in praying that he would turn to Christ.

Gospel Interaction: Five Minute Video

Gospel Interaction at Kill Mill

Gospel Focus

It is a daily challenge to focus on the gospel while at the kill mill. Pro-lifers do not counsel about sin, Jesus, heaven and hell or the gospel. And the customers attempt to justify themselves and defend their actions. But we point to the cross of Christ.

He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be the judge of the living and the dead.
To Him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
Acts 10: 42-43

Evangelize Cincinnati

We do gospel driven abortion ministry in Kettering, Ohio. See our other Gospel Driven Abortion Videos.

For more information about using the gospel in abortion ministry, check out A Storm Comes Rolling Down the Plain.

We also do one-to-one evangelism at the University of Cincinnati. And we proclaim the gospel at Red’s and Bengal’s games. Check our Evangelism Outreach Schedule and join us.