Weak Preaching

Introduction:
Preaching is the key to the health and well being of a congregation. If a congregation is frail; sickly; and showing signs of decline—it is because a congregation is not fed properly in spiritual matters. Weak preaching produces weak churches. The opposite is true! Strong preaching produces strong and vibrant churches! Preaching is hard. The preacher should not preach to please men, but work in every way possible to please God. Preachers must remember they do not always have all the answers. Humility is a key. What are 4 elements of strong preaching?

I. Strong preaching is preaching that __________ people!
    A. Mt. 9:36; 15:32—what’s the key word here? ____________________!
        1. Jesus loved people! Contrast Him to the proclaimers of His day. Mt. 23:5-12.
        2. Yet...the people loved Jesus—Mk. 12:37b. He loved them & they could sense it!
    B. Preachers today must preach like _____________! We must speak to the ___________!
        1. This means our preaching will come from the _______________!

II. Strong preaching involves preaching with _______________!
    A. Preach with passion/power; ________ & _______!
    B. Preaching must be done with _______________!
        1. Peter—Acts 2:40…
    C. Offer the invitation with passion; pleading & __________!
    D. This will revitalize the life of a congregation!

III. Strong preaching is _________________ preaching.
    A. What if your wife constantly fixed the same thing for supper?
        1. Preach _______ lessons as well as __________!
    B. _____________ is critical!
    C. Remember 2 Tim. 4:1-2.

IV. Strong preaching is _________________ preaching!
    A. Any doubt found in 2 Tim. 1:12?
    B. We need lessons on the mission of the church; holy/reverent worship; and God’s plan of salvation!
        1. People have always needed to hear God’s truths presented ____________ & __________.
    C. Any doubt in 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Heb. 10:24-25; Gal. 5:19-20?
        1. Anyone not interested in hearing strong preaching on _______________ and _________ issues isn’t a prospect anyway.

Conclusion:
    A. We do not want to see the lifespan of our congregation shortened.
    B. Let’s be committed to strong preaching. Your preacher is!
    C. Do you need to obey Jesus Christ in order to obtain salvation? Do so this evening!



Weak Preaching Introduction: Preaching is the key to the health and well being of a congregation. If a congregation is frail; sickly; and showing signs of decline—it is because a congregation is not fed properly in spiritual matters. Weak preaching produces weak churches. The opposite is true! Strong preaching produces strong and vibrant churches! Preaching is hard. The preacher should not preach to please men, but work in every way possible to please God. Preachers must remember they do not always have all the answers. Humility is a key. What are 4 elements of strong preaching? I. Strong preaching is preaching that __________ people! A. Mt. 9:36; 15:32—what’s the key word here? ____________________! 1. Jesus loved people! Contrast Him to the proclaimers of His day. Mt. 23:5-12. 2. Yet...the people loved Jesus—Mk. 12:37b. He loved them & they could sense it! B. Preachers today must preach like _____________! We must speak to the ___________! 1. This means our preaching will come from the _______________! II. Strong preaching involves preaching with _______________! A. Preach with passion/power; ________ & _______! B. Preaching must be done with _______________! 1. Peter—Acts 2:40… C. Offer the invitation with passion; pleading & __________! D. This will revitalize the life of a congregation! III. Strong preaching is _________________ preaching. A. What if your wife constantly fixed the same thing for supper? 1. Preach _______ lessons as well as __________! B. _____________ is critical! C. Remember 2 Tim. 4:1-2. IV. Strong preaching is _________________ preaching! A. Any doubt found in 2 Tim. 1:12? B. We need lessons on the mission of the church; holy/reverent worship; and God’s plan of salvation! 1. People have always needed to hear God’s truths presented ____________ & __________. C. Any doubt in 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Heb. 10:24-25; Gal. 5:19-20? 1. Anyone not interested in hearing strong preaching on _______________ and _________ issues isn’t a prospect anyway. Conclusion: A. We do not want to see the lifespan of our congregation shortened. B. Let’s be committed to strong preaching. Your preacher is! C. Do you need to obey Jesus Christ in order to obtain salvation? Do so this evening!