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10 Reasons Not To Give An Altar Call

By Thabiti Anyabwile on Mar 13, 2020

Thabiti Anyabwile offers a compelling argument against the use of altar calls. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions.

Scripture: Numbers 1:1, Numbers 1:1-5:1

Tags: Evangelism, Preaching, altar, Evangelism How To

4 Reasons Not To Give An Altar Call

By Dr. Larry Moyer on Jun 15, 2018

There is a place for a properly given altar call, but we must maintain a correct understanding of how, when, and where to use one.

Tags: Preaching, altar, Invitation

How To Preach A Powerful Altar Call This Easter

By Sermoncentral on Apr 15, 2017

If your heart, Pastor, is to see people come to Christ in your church, then reading this article today is no accident.

Tags: Evangelism, Easter, altar call, gospel invitation

The Reverse Altar Call

By Greg Stier on Oct 5, 2016

Sometimes the words “altar call” trigger images of sawdust trails and endless verses of “Just as I am” with preachers prodding, pushing and persuading sinners to come forward down the aisle in front of God and everyone.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2

Tags: Evangelism, strategy, Evangelism How To, Evangelism The Lost

Why We Need To Seriously Reconsider The Idea Behind The Altar Call

By Jeff K. Clarke on Mar 25, 2019

We are so desperate to have people make a decision that we rarely, if ever, tell them about the costs associated with making that decision.

Tags: Discipleship, Preaching, converts, altar call, costs  (view more)  (view less)

You've Given The Altar Call: Now Watch Out For 7 Mistakes Afterward

By David R. Smith on Oct 15, 2019

"There's nothing more frustrating to me than seeing someone fall between the cracks at such a pivotal moment because of missed opportunities and careless mistakes."

Tags: Gospel, Preaching, altar, Invitation, unbeliever  (view more)  (view less)

Should Your Next Altar Call Be Focused On Private Prayer Or Public Confession?

By Jeff K. Clarke on Nov 11, 2019

If we tell people that all they need to do to become a follower of Christ is to bow their heads, close their eyes and repeat a 30-second prayer, what are we saying about Jesus?

Tags: Preaching, private prayer, altar call, public confession