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I was on my way back home yesterday from a moving car in a traffic when I passed by a loud speaker of a preacher having an open outreach preaching and shouting, I swear... The kind of loud noise I passed through sent an headache signal to my brain. I got home to use panadol cuz what should we call this again?

I am a true lover of God but this is causing another pollution and mental havoc to people out there.

Yes, they do! Especially on the preacher!

Yes they do. But most times. Not immediate impact

Indelibleage:
He that will hear, will hear and he who won't will not. If you have not yet given your life to Christ and set free from sin, let that be your priority and make sure that problem is solved before it will be too late.

You can do it now!

If you were driving and you get to the junction where the man is preaching, will you stop to hear him or not?

MaxInDHouse:
They are misinformed churchgoers!

Preaching in Bible times was two types?

First was the preaching God's prophets did before our common era (b.c.e) back then the nation of Israel had two Kings the first is their God who brought them out of Egypt and conquered all inhabitants of Canaan for His worshipers to inherit the place this King is a Spirit who lives forever the other kings were humans that Israelites later demanded for themselves! 1Samuel 8:6-7
Their real King (God) has the right to send town criers (prophets) to deliver urgent messages or warnings to them so this prophets (town criers) can stand in any of their streets or cities to deliver the message of their God (King) at any time.
But in our common era (c.e) things have changed a lot the Israelites had turned against their God (King) countless times {Matthew 21:43} so this King or God no longer send town criers (prophets) to enter into their streets shouting.
WHY? Because by the time Jesus walked the earth another nation out of several nations that's been ruling over Israelites is in charge of their public affairs so it is inappropriate for any town crier (prophet) to enter the streets shouting in the name of any God as their rulers may take such as disturbing the peace in their domain that's the reason why God did not send John the baptist into their towns or streets when it's time for this prophet to declare the coming of Christ rather this prophet was shouting in the wilderness! Matthew 3:1
So it was in the wilderness that faithful Jews were going to meet this prophet to know the message their God had for them! Matthew 3:5-6

After Jesus (a carpenter) got baptized by John it was revealed to John that this is the Christ that John came to prepare the way for {John 1:33} so Jesus took over the job from John the baptist and from that moment John began receiving less attention while Jesus started getting more {John 3:25-30} that was how Jesus began preaching and teaching and all the people were going to him.

QUESTION!
Was Jesus shouting in the streets?
ANSWER!
NO!
He first gathered his trusted childhood friends and started going from house to house preaching and the theme of his preaching is the same as that of John the baptist {Matthew 3:2; 4:17} but instead of shouting in the wilderness he approaches doors and greets householders before delivering his speech this reminded his disciples of what has been foretold about the Christ:

Look! My servant, whom I support! My chosen one, whom I have approved! I have put my spirit in him; He will bring justice to the nations.  He will not cry out or raise his voice, And he will not make his voice heard in the street. No crushed reed will he break, And no smoldering wick will he extinguish. In faithfulness he will bring justice. He will not grow dim or be crushed until he establishes justice in the earth; And the islands keep waiting for his law. Isaiah 42:1-4 compare to Matthew 12:19
So Jesus commissioned the preaching and teaching of God's Kingdom message from house to house and door to door so that his real disciples don't disturb passersby with noise. They are to go and knock people's doors, greet householders and ask for permission to speak before delivering their messages! Matthew 10:11-13
Do you know a religion whose preaching and teaching activities is the same as this today?
God bless you and may you have Peace!

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Jeezuzpick:
There are street preachers everywhere, UK, o, US, o, Canada, everywhere.

Wetin be Nigerian Mentality?

Please stop.putting down your society, there's little wrong with us outside our greedy, stupid politicians.

Do they shout like the ones in Nigeria do?

There are also shops and motorists in UK but they are not as noisy as the ones in Nigeria. Stop distracting yourself with your denial of the reality.

Peacecore:
Hello, guys!

It's become a norm in our societies today seeing pastors, evangelists, and upcoming Xtian brothers and sisters preaching along the roads, in the markets, in parks etc. I have also noticed that less or no individual listens to their preaching because of busy schedules.

My question is; is it really necessary? Does it serve the purpose it's intended?
What's your take on this?

Thanks for sharing this

This question always occurs to me whenever I see them

Truth be told

This seems to have become more of a habit people do to score self-righteous points

Because as a valid means of evangelism, this activity has almost no Biblical backing.

If the purpose of evangelism is to engage potential converts, the activity is grossly ineffective.

Kinda similar to all those "promos" where you see sweating deadlocked dancers by the roadside.

How many people really stop to BUY the products being peddled?

MaxInDHouse:
They are misinformed churchgoers!

Preaching in Bible times was two types?

First was the preaching God's prophets did before our common era (b.c.e) back then the nation of Israel had two Kings the first is their God who brought them out of Egypt and conquered all inhabitants of Canaan for His worshipers to inherit the place this King is a Spirit who lives forever the other kings were humans that Israelites later demanded for themselves! 1Samuel 8:6-7
Their real King (God) has the right to send town criers (prophets) to deliver urgent messages or warnings to them so this prophets (town criers) can stand in any of their streets or cities to deliver the message of their God (King) at any time.
But in our common era (c.e) things have changed a lot the Israelites had turned against their God (King) countless times {Matthew 21:43} so this King or God no longer send town criers (prophets) to enter into their streets shouting.
WHY? Because by the time Jesus walked the earth another nation out of several nations that's been ruling over Israelites is in charge of their public affairs so it is inappropriate for any town crier (prophet) to enter the streets shouting in the name of any God as their rulers may take such as disturbing the peace in their domain that's the reason why God did not send John the baptist into their towns or streets when it's time for this prophet to declare the coming of Christ rather this prophet was shouting in the wilderness! Matthew 3:1
So it was in the wilderness that faithful Jews were going to meet this prophet to know the message their God had for them! Matthew 3:5-6

After Jesus (a carpenter) got baptized by John it was revealed to John that this is the Christ that John came to prepare the way for {John 1:33} so Jesus took over the job from John the baptist and from that moment John began receiving less attention while Jesus started getting more {John 3:25-30} that was how Jesus began preaching and teaching and all the people were going to him.

QUESTION!
Was Jesus shouting in the streets?
ANSWER!
NO!
He first gathered his trusted childhood friends and started going from house to house preaching and the theme of his preaching is the same as that of John the baptist {Matthew 3:2; 4:17} but instead of shouting in the wilderness he approaches doors and greets householders before delivering his speech this reminded his disciples of what has been foretold about the Christ:

Look! My servant, whom I support! My chosen one, whom I have approved! I have put my spirit in him; He will bring justice to the nations.  He will not cry out or raise his voice, And he will not make his voice heard in the street. No crushed reed will he break, And no smoldering wick will he extinguish. In faithfulness he will bring justice. He will not grow dim or be crushed until he establishes justice in the earth; And the islands keep waiting for his law. Isaiah 42:1-4 compare to Matthew 12:19
So Jesus commissioned the preaching and teaching of God's Kingdom message from house to house and door to door so that his real disciples don't disturb passersby with noise. They are to go and knock people's doors, greet householders and ask for permission to speak before delivering their messages! Matthew 10:11-13
Do you know a religion whose preaching and teaching activities is the same as this today?
God bless you and may you have Peace!

“What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.”
— Matthew 10:27 (KJV)

Matthew 28 (KJV)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
¹⁸ And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

MaxInDHouse:
They are misinformed churchgoers!

Preaching in Bible times was two types?

First was the preaching God's prophets did before our common era (b.c.e) back then the nation of Israel had two Kings the first is their God who brought them out of Egypt and conquered all inhabitants of Canaan for His worshipers to inherit the place this King is a Spirit who lives forever the other kings were humans that Israelites later demanded for themselves! 1Samuel 8:6-7
Their real King (God) has the right to send town criers (prophets) to deliver urgent messages or warnings to them so this prophets (town criers) can stand in any of their streets or cities to deliver the message of their God (King) at any time.
But in our common era (c.e) things have changed a lot the Israelites had turned against their God (King) countless times {Matthew 21:43} so this King or God no longer send town criers (prophets) to enter into their streets shouting.
WHY? Because by the time Jesus walked the earth another nation out of several nations that's been ruling over Israelites is in charge of their public affairs so it is inappropriate for any town crier (prophet) to enter the streets shouting in the name of any God as their rulers may take such as disturbing the peace in their domain that's the reason why God did not send John the baptist into their towns or streets when it's time for this prophet to declare the coming of Christ rather this prophet was shouting in the wilderness! Matthew 3:1
So it was in the wilderness that faithful Jews were going to meet this prophet to know the message their God had for them! Matthew 3:5-6

After Jesus (a carpenter) got baptized by John it was revealed to John that this is the Christ that John came to prepare the way for {John 1:33} so Jesus took over the job from John the baptist and from that moment John began receiving less attention while Jesus started getting more {John 3:25-30} that was how Jesus began preaching and teaching and all the people were going to him.

QUESTION!
Was Jesus shouting in the streets?
ANSWER!
NO!
He first gathered his trusted childhood friends and started going from house to house preaching and the theme of his preaching is the same as that of John the baptist {Matthew 3:2; 4:17} but instead of shouting in the wilderness he approaches doors and greets householders before delivering his speech this reminded his disciples of what has been foretold about the Christ:

Look! My servant, whom I support! My chosen one, whom I have approved! I have put my spirit in him; He will bring justice to the nations.  He will not cry out or raise his voice, And he will not make his voice heard in the street. No crushed reed will he break, And no smoldering wick will he extinguish. In faithfulness he will bring justice. He will not grow dim or be crushed until he establishes justice in the earth; And the islands keep waiting for his law. Isaiah 42:1-4 compare to Matthew 12:19
So Jesus commissioned the preaching and teaching of God's Kingdom message from house to house and door to door so that his real disciples don't disturb passersby with noise. They are to go and knock people's doors, greet householders and ask for permission to speak before delivering their messages! Matthew 10:11-13
Do you know a religion whose preaching and teaching activities is the same as this today?
God bless you and may you have Peace!

JW. Weldone.

I still have issues with your Gospel. Your stands on the deity of Christ is still questionable. Jesus is Lord.

werisetogether:
Thanks for sharing this

This question always occurs to me whenever I see them

Truth be told

This seems to have become more of a habit people do to score self-righteous points

Because as a valid means of evangelism, this activity has almost no Biblical backing.

If the purpose of evangelism is to engage potential converts, the activity is grossly ineffective.

Kinda similar to all those "promos" where you see sweating deadlocked dancers by the roadside.

How many people really stop to BUY the products being peddled?

Exactly the reason most them engage on that. They know full well that their method is not converting anyone buh they can't stop.

achorladey:
"I did not shrink from declaring to you anything that was profitable, and from teaching you publicly and from house to house."

Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hand be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well

"I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase"

I don't think that publicly means market place, roadsides et al where there is a lot of noise already and people are busy transacting. Public can infer church or gathering of the brethren or home to home visitation.

Mandesz:
many people have been saved through that system of message to the kingdom. Though it adds to noise pollution in the streets and might be unnecessary even to me. But I'm only countering u on the idea that seems nobody listen, people listen but it might be 1or two or few people that message touched and the few might not even act like they cares for it.
To the preacher, I think he's only doing what Jesus commanded us whether somebody listen or not. Matt 28:19

Buh we know they're some other ways to carry out the Matt. 28:19 other than that. Most of them end up asking for offering after the whole thing, thereby making gest of the whole thing. Go to Benin, you'll understand what I'm saying.

Sagefromtheeast:
Some of them have impact,but some,in fact most of them don't!

That's true. In fact it has become a hustle.

femi4:
When a farmer go out to sow seed, he doesn't have the crystal ball to determine which seed will germinate best.

Just go out n preach..worry less about impact

I'm concerned about the image of Christianity which I also identify with.

arantess:
Yes it does.

How else should evangelism be done?

All above mentioned are very effective

Evangelism can honourably be done by doing it in the churches, visiting homes, prisons is not left out also.

gohf:
what's "our" take? If you really cared why not ask those directly involved in those evangelism instead of asking the general public.

You noticed? How did you notice, did you stand and watch or you were passing by?

Well, you already know the expected answer from them so no need. I noticed when passing by

Peacecore:
I don't think that publicly means market place, roadsides et al where there is a lot of noise already and people are busy transacting. Public can infer church or gathering of the brethren or home to home visitation.

The Bible you carry says publicly

So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.

Don't waste your time defining what public means.

Peacecore:
Buh we know they're some other ways to carry out the Matt. 28:19 other than that. Most of them end up asking for offering after the whole thing, thereby making gest of the whole thing. Go to Benin, you'll understand what I'm saying.

Hahahaha, offering? I've not seen that anywhere. That's embarrassing if true.

Kayberg:
“What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.”
— Matthew 10:27 (KJV)

Matthew 28 (KJV)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
¹⁸ And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

Thanks jare, that one wants to propagate fraud of Jesus voice was not heard in the streets

Why is it that you people don't grasp the simple illustrations Jesus is using?

Jesus is telling his disciples to declare the secret things he taught them in the congregations (churches) not in the streets because that will negate the way he laid the foundation of house to house and the humble approach of asking for permission to speak.

It's wrong shouting at people who don't want to listen to your message that's what John the baptist and Jesus of Nazareth never did in the first century!

Kayberg:
“What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.”
— Matthew 10:27 (KJV)
Matthew 28 (KJV)
¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯
¹⁸ And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
¹⁹ Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
²⁰ Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

wale2020:
JW. Weldone.
I still have issues with your Gospel. Your stands on the deity of Christ is still questionable. Jesus is Lord.

Of course Jesus is Lord who says otherwise?

MaxInDHouse:
They are misinformed churchgoers!

Preaching in Bible times was two types?

First was the preaching God's prophets did before our common era (b.c.e) back then the nation of Israel had two Kings the first is their God who brought them out of Egypt and conquered all inhabitants of Canaan for His worshipers to inherit the place this King is a Spirit who lives forever the other kings were humans that Israelites later demanded for themselves! 1Samuel 8:6-7
Their real King (God) has the right to send town criers (prophets) to deliver urgent messages or warnings to them so this prophets (town criers) can stand in any of their streets or cities to deliver the message of their God (King) at any time.
But in our common era (c.e) things have changed a lot the Israelites had turned against their God (King) countless times {Matthew 21:43} so this King or God no longer send town criers (prophets) to enter into their streets shouting.
WHY? Because by the time Jesus walked the earth another nation out of several nations that's been ruling over Israelites is in charge of their public affairs so it is inappropriate for any town crier (prophet) to enter the streets shouting in the name of any God as their rulers may take such as disturbing the peace in their domain that's the reason why God did not send John the baptist into their towns or streets when it's time for this prophet to declare the coming of Christ rather this prophet was shouting in the wilderness! Matthew 3:1
So it was in the wilderness that faithful Jews were going to meet this prophet to know the message their God had for them! Matthew 3:5-6

After Jesus (a carpenter) got baptized by John it was revealed to John that this is the Christ that John came to prepare the way for {John 1:33} so Jesus took over the job from John the baptist and from that moment John began receiving less attention while Jesus started getting more {John 3:25-30} that was how Jesus began preaching and teaching and all the people were going to him.

QUESTION!
Was Jesus shouting in the streets?
ANSWER!
NO!
He first gathered his trusted childhood friends and started going from house to house preaching and the theme of his preaching is the same as that of John the baptist {Matthew 3:2; 4:17} but instead of shouting in the wilderness he approaches doors and greets householders before delivering his speech this reminded his disciples of what has been foretold about the Christ:

Look! My servant, whom I support! My chosen one, whom I have approved! I have put my spirit in him; He will bring justice to the nations.  He will not cry out or raise his voice, And he will not make his voice heard in the street. No crushed reed will he break, And no smoldering wick will he extinguish. In faithfulness he will bring justice. He will not grow dim or be crushed until he establishes justice in the earth; And the islands keep waiting for his law. Isaiah 42:1-4 compare to Matthew 12:19
So Jesus commissioned the preaching and teaching of God's Kingdom message from house to house and door to door so that his real disciples don't disturb passersby with noise. They are to go and knock people's doors, greet householders and ask for permission to speak before delivering their messages! Matthew 10:11-13
Do you know a religion whose preaching and teaching activities is the same as this today?
God bless you and may you have Peace!

Wisdom will never depart from you, brother. I hope this full detailed explanation here can get to them. They're seriously making gest of Christianity, and I'm bothered. Peace with you also, and remain blessed.

Mandesz:
Hahahaha, offering? I've not seen that anywhere. That's embarrassing if true.

Ahh!
I don't know that you've not seen it o. It's a serious business now especially in Benin.

achorladey:
The Bible you carry says publicly

So he reasoned in the synagogue with both Jews and God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there.

Don't waste your time defining what public means.

It's your opinion though.

GeneralPula:
No impact at all..

Just some people causing noise pollution and disturbing peoples ear with all sort of fairytales..

These foreign religion are one of the basic problems we have in this part of the world. Religion has no usefulness, to me! It’s a pure scam!

Nigerians are spending millions of dollars to go to some foreign countries, in the name of Holy land. The Muslim ones have been paying millions to stone an imaginary devil for more than 50years with nothing to show for it at all..

All the millions they have been dashing Isreal & Saudi, if those money are being spent in Nigeria, the country would have been way better than this!

Religion is not a scam though I don't subscribe to pilgrimage.

slimjosh231:
Big time. I've stopped to listen to the roadside preaching more than once.

You weren't in hurry then.

Goo0dHardDick:
In a sane society, road side preachers would be picked up and sent to jail for noise pollution.

Months ago, In Anambra state, road side preacher was arrested by the govt, he was supposed to pay 500k but soludo had compassion on him and strictly warned him not to do that again but rather he should go to his church and preach there

You wicked guy
I watched the clip. Soludo was right.

Indelibleage:
He that will hear, will hear and he who won't will not. If you have not yet given your life to Christ and set free from sin, let that be your priority and make sure that problem is solved before it will be too late.

You can do it now!

I go to church for that, thanks.

VinnyBaba:
These Guys are good.

But you see those Peeps that use Loudspeakers at 5am, to preach by your building
They are so annoying.

Not small annoying o

hakeem4:
no! it does, you are just a public nuisance and causing public unrest. there is one mad man i have noticded at agric bus-stop, by 7;00am he's already making noise, to even make it funnier, he has his offering and tithe boxes there

That's the most funny part of it. This is not healthy for Christianity guy

muyico:
Yeah
It part of entertainment,
Some were melodious singers

and good offering collectors

Warmaterial:
Na hustlers dem be, las las dem go find way to bill people around there either through money for battery or offering to support the work of their god.

Or money for prophecy