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Jan 06, 2008

The Priority of Biblical Preaching

Passage: Acts 2:42-47

Preacher: Tim Badal

Series:Just Do It

Summary:

The Priority of Preaching Part 1 Acts 2:42-47 1. Biblical preaching must be a focus and priority of every church. Preaching was: o Central in the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. o Commanded in the Great Commission. o Continually practiced in the early church. o Constantly encouraged in the Apostles' correspondence. 2. Biblical preaching must follow a specific pattern to be authentic. The Apostles' teaching: o Was rooted in the Old Testament. o Revolved around the person and work of Christ. o Was replete with doctrinal instruction and application. 3. Biblical preaching must remain faithful to the principles of scripture. The Apostles' teaching was: o Declared as God's truth. o Deemed worthy through God's power. o Delineated in the New Testament. 4. Biblical preaching that is founded on the scriptures produces results. These results take place when people desire to: o Hear the Word. o Heed the Word. These results often include: o Elevated worship. o Empowered prayers. o Enriched service. o Expanded joy. o Explosive evangelism.

Detail:

 

The Priority of Preaching

Part 1

Acts 2:42-47

1.   Biblical preaching must be a focus and priority of every church.

Preaching was:

o       Central in the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ.

o       Commanded in the Great Commission.

o       Continually practiced in the early church.

o       Constantly encouraged in the Apostles' correspondence.

2.   Biblical preaching must follow a specific pattern to be authentic.

The Apostles' teaching:

o       Was rooted in the Old Testament.

o       Revolved around the person and work of Christ.

o       Was replete with doctrinal instruction and application.

3.   Biblical preaching must remain faithful to the principles of scripture.

The Apostles' teaching was:

 o       Declared as God's truth.

o       Deemed worthy through God's power.

o       Delineated in the New Testament.

4.   Biblical preaching that is founded on the scriptures produces results.

These results take place when people desire to:

o       Hear the Word.

o       Heed the Word.

These results often include:

o       Elevated worship.

o       Empowered prayers.

o       Enriched service.

o       Expanded joy.

o       Explosive evangelism.