PREACHING WITH LIPS AND LIFE (2 OF 11)
by Keith Krell
Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8
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Preaching with Lips and Life (2 of 11)
Series: Church Matters!
Keith Krell
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Do you enjoy what you do for a living? Stop for just a moment and consider what you enjoy about your work. What do you not enjoy? If someone asks you this week, ''Do you like your job?'' how will you respond? I don't know about you, but I have the greatest job in the world. I'm actually paid to do the one thing I'd be willing to do for free. Now please, don't try to be cute and attempt to take me up on my offer. I still have to make a living, right? Right??? Right! The point is: Even though there are challenges in my profession, like any profession, the privilege of preaching far outweighs any momentary pain. I'm doing the very thing God created me to do. I'm fulfilling my calling.
At this point, you're probably saying, ''Good for you, Keith! I'm happy for you. I wish you the best in your career. But your pious preaching profession has no relevance for me.'' Not so fast! If preaching is as important as God says it is, it's extremely relevant to your life. (1) You have a responsibility to be a supporter of preaching and teaching at every level of the church. Whenever there's an opportunity hear the preached Word, you need to come with a sense of holy expectation. (2) You must recognize that God has called you to preach as well. Every believer must ensure that the Word is preached and God's people grow in grace and truth. (3) You must recognize that the things that make an effective pastor also make an effective church. So even though these characteristics describe preachers, they can be applied to the whole church. In 2 Tim 4:1-8, Paul imparts two charges to his young protégé Timothy: (1) Preach the Word and (2) fulfill your ministry. These verses can be summarized in this statement: Preaching isn't perfect until it's practiced.
1. Preach the Word (4:1-2). In these two opening verses, Paul tells Timothy how to preach the Word. This section begins with the words, ...
Series: Church Matters!
Keith Krell
2 Timothy 4:1-8
Do you enjoy what you do for a living? Stop for just a moment and consider what you enjoy about your work. What do you not enjoy? If someone asks you this week, ''Do you like your job?'' how will you respond? I don't know about you, but I have the greatest job in the world. I'm actually paid to do the one thing I'd be willing to do for free. Now please, don't try to be cute and attempt to take me up on my offer. I still have to make a living, right? Right??? Right! The point is: Even though there are challenges in my profession, like any profession, the privilege of preaching far outweighs any momentary pain. I'm doing the very thing God created me to do. I'm fulfilling my calling.
At this point, you're probably saying, ''Good for you, Keith! I'm happy for you. I wish you the best in your career. But your pious preaching profession has no relevance for me.'' Not so fast! If preaching is as important as God says it is, it's extremely relevant to your life. (1) You have a responsibility to be a supporter of preaching and teaching at every level of the church. Whenever there's an opportunity hear the preached Word, you need to come with a sense of holy expectation. (2) You must recognize that God has called you to preach as well. Every believer must ensure that the Word is preached and God's people grow in grace and truth. (3) You must recognize that the things that make an effective pastor also make an effective church. So even though these characteristics describe preachers, they can be applied to the whole church. In 2 Tim 4:1-8, Paul imparts two charges to his young protégé Timothy: (1) Preach the Word and (2) fulfill your ministry. These verses can be summarized in this statement: Preaching isn't perfect until it's practiced.
1. Preach the Word (4:1-2). In these two opening verses, Paul tells Timothy how to preach the Word. This section begins with the words, ...
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