We all know the madness of following the crowd, and yet…in the moment, when all the pressure within a certain group reaches a boiling point, it feels inevitable to succumb and obey.

Street preaching is deeply rooted in the Bible and Jesus’s own ministry. It remains an effective means of sharing the gospel. But what about excuses against street preaching? Let’s look at five common objections.

When Jesus walked the earth, he didn’t offer multiple paths to following him, each with varying levels of difficulty. He presented only one way—the narrow road. In a world where options abound, Jesus was unequivocal in his call to discipleship. He demanded radical commitment and unwavering devotion, leaving no room for bargaining or half-heartedness. In today’s landscape of Christianity, it’s crucial for pastors to echo this uncompromising call to discipleship.

As Western culture becomes more and more self-focused, it has also become more and more interested in and influenced by psychology, and frankly probably more accurately stated “pop psychology.” And as the visible church has become increasingly influenced by culture this has birthed a sort of “therapeutic” gospel that seems to appeal to this hunger.