Importance of preaching

Preaching has its origin in God

It is a divine command

Mark 16:15 KJV 1900

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

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It is rooted in God’s grace

Ephesians 3:7–9 KJV 1900

7 Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power. 8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ; 9 And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

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It is empowered by God’s Spirit

Acts 1:8 KJV 1900

8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

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The importance of preaching and Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ himself came to preach

Mark 1:38 KJV 1900

38 And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.

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Jesus Christ’s own ministry involved much preaching

Matthew 4:23 KJV 1900

23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

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Jesus Christ commissioned his disciples to preach

Mark 3:14–15 KJV 1900

14 And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, 15 And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:

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The importance of preaching and the church

It is a natural part of the church’s life

Acts 8:4 KJV 1900

Therefore they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.

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It is a trust from God

Galatians 2:7 KJV 1900

7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;

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It is an integral aspect of key ministries in the church

1 Timothy 3:2 KJV 1900

A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

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Its importance to Paul

1 Corinthians 1:17–18 KJV 1900

17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

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It is an apostolic command

1 Timothy 4:13 KJV 1900

Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.

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The importance of preaching for salvation

Romans 10:14–15 KJV 1900

14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

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The importance of preaching means preachers and teachers will be judged more strictly

James 3:1 KJV 1900

My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

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