Why I Love Halloween
Ray Comfort encourages Christians to transform Halloween into an opportunity for evangelism by distributing Gospel tracts to trick-or-treaters.
Ray Comfort shares a personal story of his family's cultural shock with Halloween and their transition to using it as an opportunity for evangelism by giving out Gospel tracts. He encourages turning Halloween, known for its darkness, into a night of spreading the light of the Gospel by welcoming trick-or-treaters and sharing the message of salvation. Comfort emphasizes the ease of reaching people with tracts on Halloween when they come to your door, removing the usual barriers of approaching strangers. He urges believers to seize this unique chance to reach the lost in a comfortable setting.
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When our family came to the United States in back 1989, Halloween was a big part of the American culture shock. It horrified us to go to supermarkets and see such a personification of evil. We would turn the lights off on the night of Halloween, and go to bed early. If the door bell rang, we would ignore it, and pray that the kids dressed as demons would go away.
However, about five years ago we decided that we would let our light shine in the darkness. We purchased some candy and placed them and some tracts in plastic bags. That night, over one hundred people came to our door and took Gospel tracts--over one hundred people! The experience was so much easier than going door to door. There was no feeling awkward as I stood in someone else's property. Neither was there the fear of having a door slammed in my face--because the world came to my door, and I closed it when I wanted to.
Turn the tables on the enemy this Halloween. Make the most evil night of the year into the most evangelistic. Think about it. Isn't the hardest thing about giving people tracts, having to
approach them? On October 31st, the world will come into your property, to your door, and they will gladly take tracts from your hands. So put a welcome sign on your lawn. Put the porch light on, and make sure you take advantage of this God-given opportunity to reach the lost.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Introduction to Halloween and cultural shock - Initial reactions to Halloween - Decision to engage with Halloween
- II points: - Transforming Halloween into an evangelistic opportunity - The effectiveness of giving out tracts - Personal experiences and testimonies
- III points: - Encouragement to others to participate - Practical steps to prepare for Halloween - The importance of shining light in darkness
Key Quotes
“Turn the tables on the enemy this Halloween.” — Ray Comfort
“Make the most evil night of the year into the most evangelistic.” — Ray Comfort
“Put a welcome sign on your lawn.” — Ray Comfort
Application Points
- Consider using Halloween as a chance to share your faith with others.
- Prepare by gathering candy and Gospel tracts to distribute.
- Create a welcoming environment to encourage conversations about faith.