Surrounded by Mormon Missionaries: Hawaii

Jeff Durbin was with Apologia Church on our final trip before planting a church in Kauai. Our team was meeting up with some local Evangelists we connected with when we saw four Mormon missionaries. Jeff and Luke walked up to them.

This is what happened.

[amanda]

As a former Mormon I am AMAZED watching the HOLY SPIRIT work through Jeff. Praise JESUS!

[javiertorres]

The fact that the Mormons actually listen giving him the opportunity to speak, Merits a great deal of respect. Listening is a hard thing for anyone to do in a sensitive subject.

[jonmoonswesternnyoutdoorad]

Mr Durbin. thank you for your relentless witnessing of the true gospel to mormons. My whole family has left mormonism 3 weeks ago when we realized mormonism is the gospel of joseph smith and not the gospel of Jesus Christ. we were life long temple attending lds members. now we have come to the true gospel, thanks for your work which has been helpful

[andrewwetterhan]

I could watch this 100 Times and still not have it down like Jeff does in this video... This is how I know that it is not Jeff but truly the Holy Spirit who leads in these situations where Grace, Mercy, and Patience are required - - What a wonderful display of Gods love and the Gentleness of the Holy Spirit.

[UseentitJohnny]

I pray that more Christians can speak with Mormons with such love, authority, and truth! Wonderful encounter. Thank you for sharing.

[davidsant]

Hey everyone! So I'm actually one of the missionaries that Jeff was talking to in this video (I talk around 4:42), and I just wanted to thank him for how respectful he was to us, even though our beliefs differ. I hope we were able to reciprocate that respect. I am still an active LDS member, but I appreciate his respect more than words can tell. It is okay to disagree without being rude or hurtful. And I am also happy to see that so many of the comments on this video are so kind! I was expecting to see a lot of hate, but all I found was hundreds of people praying for me and my friends! Thank you!! This is Christianity. This gives me hope that we can respectfully disagree, while living in harmony with one another. I love you all!

[cindyfrazier]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you Jeff. How I wish someone like you had taken the time to explain the gospel to me while I was a LDS for 35 yrs. I thought I knew Jesus but I did not. Not until I begged the Lord to show me...and He did as I was reading the Bible. I was made new, born again and filled with the Holy Spirit.
Please continue to teach with the love of Christ as you do so eloquently. What a gift. God bless you.

[charliejohn]

A couple of months ago two Mormons came to my door and I did the opposite of what Jeff just did. Even though I try to share the Gospel in a kind, loving way, It came out confrontational so they just walked away. Afterward, I felt ashamed and embarrassed by the way I handled the encounter. Next time I will be better prepared to share the Gospel the correct way, with "KINDNESS AND LOVE" like Jeff just did. Thanks for showing me the correct way. God Bless.

[graysonhoward]

It is SO precious that his son is just watching him minister. Brings a tear to my eye.

Wow your son stands by you so patiently. He is absorbing everything discussed. Someday he will be a mighty warrior for God. May God Bless you and him and your family more. Peace and protection, love and joy.

[TheDrummerDude]

I really do hope and pray that each Mormon missionary you speak to considers these words.

[impurfekt]

This guy understands mormons better than mormons do. I can't think of a better way to get through to them. Bravo Sir. As a former mormon of 25 years I appreciate the work you're doing.

[internetdisciple]

They way he speaks is phenomenal. What a gift our lord has given him.

[jordanmarshall]

The overwhelming passion and love Jeff expresses to the Mormon missionaries makes my heart happy, a prime example of how Evangelism should be conducted, well done! :)

[ianmullins]

Absolutely obvious Christ is working through Jeff and his ministry. I love that man.

[dianefoster]

That was fabulous! I’m a Christian with LDS family and friends and I’m learning so much here .

[ryanharrington]

The way you repeatedly affirmed that you meant everything with respect, yet still showed urgency in presenting the true gospel... marvelous.

[CrazyKemo_]

Those Mormons seem like very genuine people thou. These one's were very humble young men who were willing to test truth and prove all things as scriptures suggest. I truly respect that.

[alcomproduction]

Such a great time of sharing. As an ex-Mormon I love hearing the truth so clearly. I went from Mormon to Christian Pastor.

[hilhillrn]

Jeff, every person you witness to is so blessed to come across your path so they can hear a clear presentation of the Gospel. God bless you.