9 Components To Godly Preaching Which Every Pastor Should Utilize

By Andrew Schank October 25, 2014 October 25, 2014 Pulpit Ministry

In an effort to become a better preacher of God’s Word, many pastors seek to sharpen their axe on a regular basis. Many books, magazines, pamphlets, articles, and blog posts have been originated to help the man of God to become a more proficient proclaimer of the Book of the Ages.

The serious pastor will seek to improve his abilities by availing himself of these great tools. This ambassador of Jesus Christ is also keenly aware that no matter how much he hones his skills, he is still in great need of the Holy Spirit’s power to accomplish anything of eternal value or significance!

This post seeks to point out 9 important components that godly preaching will exhibit. As these earmarks are mentioned, one will agree that they are essential to incorporate into the pastor’s delivery of the eternal truths found in God’s infallible Word.

9 Components To Godly Preaching Which Every Pastor Should Utilize!

#1 – Bible Preaching Should Be Based Upon The Word Of God!

(2 Corinthians 2:17) “For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.” (KJV)

(2 Corinthians 4:2) “But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.” (KJV)

(2 Timothy 4:2) “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” (KJV)

It is amazing what is deemed “Bible” preaching these days. A jury would have a hard time convicting some men of preaching the Bible because there is so little of it used in their message/sermon.

#2 – Bible Preaching Should Expound God’s Mighty Works Including The Salvation Of Repentant Sinners!

(Acts 20:20-21) “And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, and from house to house, Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” (KJV)

(Romans 10:14-15) “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? 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!” (KJV)

While some preaching is directed towards the believer for their edification, every message needs to provide a “gangplank” for sinners to get aboard the ole ship of Zion!

#3 – Bible Preaching Should Encourage A Personal Encounter With Jesus Christ Through The Word Of God!

(1 John 1:4-10) “And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full. This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.” (KJV)

Preaching must push people towards a closer walk with Jesus Christ. To do otherwise is a complete waste of everyone’s time!

#4 – Bible Preaching Should Teach And Instruct!

(2 Timothy 3:16-17) “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.” (KJV)

Whenever the Word of God is preached it will be spiritual meat for the belly of of the saint. It is easier digested when it is served in proper portions. This is where good preaching comes in.

#5 – Bible Preaching Should Be Sustaining And Life Giving!

(Acts 4:13) “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” (KJV)

The most important event, each and every week, is the message being heralded forth in the hamlets that dot the globe. This message should be something spiritual enough to sustain someone for the week to come. It should have such an effect as to be REMEMBERED!

#6 – Bible Preaching Should Stir The Seat Of Emotions!

(Luke 24:32) “And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” (KJV)

Those men on the Emmaus road heard Jesus preach the Old Testament prophesies concerning the Messiah… HIMSELF! It stirred their heart! God made us EMOTIONAL beings. Preaching should not be stale as month old bread. It should be warm, tasty and filling! Good preaching will stir us to action!

#7 – Bible Preaching Should Proclaim God’s Judgment Along With All Other Doctrines!

(Acts 20:26-27) “Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.” (KJV)

Paul preached it ALL! Some only want to preach the pleasant things and refrain, ignore, and forget about weightier matters. We have to spell out God’s wrath and judgment when needed!

#8 – Bible Preaching Should Aim For A Clear Decision!

(Joshua 24:15) “And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” (KJV)

As Joshua of old times, we must make it plain and easily understood. People need to make a decision when confronted with God’s truth!

#9 – Bible Preaching Should Trumpet A Call To Action!

(Jeremiah 7:3) “Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place.” (KJV)

(Jeremiah 26:13) “Therefore now amend your ways and your doings, and obey the voice of the LORD your God; and the LORD will repent him of the evil that he hath pronounced against you.” (KJV)

Good preaching will call for a clear and distinct decision. Not to do so, blurs the message and can leave someone confused.

Conclusion

As you can surmise in this post, good Bible preaching involves quite a bit of forethought, prayer and Bible study. The most important thing is the empowerment of God’s Holy Spirit! These 9 essential components should not be overlooked when preparing and preaching God’s Holy Word!

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Would You Consider Purchasing…

The Preacher and His Preaching

By A.P. Gibbs / ECS Ministries

This present books brings Gibb’s encyclopedic knowledge of the subject within our reach. Gibb’s seriousness, thoroughness, energy, and urgency breath from this book. First entitled A Primer on Preaching, as Gibbs matured so his study of the sacred art of preaching grew. His final edition was completed just months before his sudden homecall in an auto accident enroute to Hamilton, Ontario, for a two week series of Gospel meetings.

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One Of The Many Sources Of A Pastor’s Strength

By Andrew Schank October 25, 2014 October 25, 2014 Leadership & Integrity

Have you ever observed a pastor that seemed to endure just about everything that came his way? Have you stopped to think about why he was/is able to endure? Of the many scriptural reasons as to why your pastor friend is weathering the storms of life, one that is likely present is that of joy! That’s right… JOY!

(Nehemiah 8:10) “…for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” (KJV)

I have a preacher friend that has been through some major battles in just a few years. As each storm band has blown into his life, he just seemed to roll with the punches. On the outside looking in, I wondered why he is able to keep on, keeping on. I have come to believe that one of the things that seems to explain this is that he has a great depth of JOY in his life!

(Galatians 5:22-23) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (KJV)

The kind of joy I am speaking of does not come from temporal pleasures of this life. It comes, however, through the fullness of the Spirit of God, from spending time with the Lord in prayer and fruitful Bible study. Quality time is an understatement. Obedience to the leadership of the Holy Ghost is mandatory!

It suffices to say that when we see a pastor friend, or any child of God, endure the storms of life, you can assume that their is joy in their soul. Weathered faces, worn bodies, and tear soaked cheeks may not display this joy, but under the saddened surface you will find joy of the Holy Spirit!

If you know of a seasoned saint of God that fits this description, then please leave their story in a paragraph or two in the comment section below!

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Pastor, What Is Driving Your Ministry

By Andrew Schank October 25, 2014 October 25, 2014 Leadership Philosophy

Much can be learned about an institution by what motivates it to perform. The individual factors which drive the various departments and over all functions of the establishment can be quite interesting. Whether viewing the political landscape, college campuses, small businesses or local churches, one can gather what urges these groups to do what they do. Whether pastors and congregations admit this or not, the fact of the matter is that the driving force behind each local assembly can be quite obvious.

The Driving Force Of A Church Should Be The Mission Statement!

The driving force behind any local assembly must be derived from its Mission Statement. If this is not spelled out in writing, then it should be commonly known among the membership. Could someone in your church clearly articulate the purpose of your church’s activities? They surely know what you are doing and why you seem to be doing it, but are their assumptions correct? If so, are they Biblical and fueled by righteous inclinations?

Sad to say, many churches are motivated and driven by the machinery and a host of other things while increasing the distance between themselves and what they were original moored upon. These moorings are the principles and precepts from God’s Holy Word! Oh, how we have come a long way… haven’t we?

Listed below are four, common, driving forces in churches. They do not originate from any church’s Mission Statement, nor will you find them readily admitted too, though obvious to the casual observer.

Tradition

Many churches operate in a starchy, antiquated manner and have very little vision or desire to do anything but what they have always done. Of course, what they HAVE done is always referred to in the past tense because they are NOT doing anything in the present tense. Though a harsh assessment, this is REALITY in many places.

Instead of a spiritual awakening to get back on course, a counterfeit Christianity has emerged. While tradition can be good as Paul described it (2 Thessalonians 3:6 & 2 Timothy 2:2), everything a church does must be based solely upon the Scriptures or it will fail!!!

Personalities

People can dominate the landscape of a church and drive it THEIR direction. Whether it is a pastor, or a regular church member doing this, Jesus Christ should be preeminent. When Jesus is not allowed His proper place, and, in His stead, a personality is running the show, then disaster is on the horizon.

Diotrephes (3 John 1:9) is a prime example of how a personality can drive a local assembly. The problems really come in the wake of a sinful fall, or when the leader has gone. Many churches had the pastor’s convictions and when he left the convictions left. Often a dictatorship results in a church over compensating in the next pastor. The church will usually not let the pastor lead. They fear of another monarchy!

Finances

If a church is not driven by tradition or personality, then it could, quite possibly, be driven by money. “God pays for what He orders!” “Where He guides, He also provides!” “A church must be walking by FAITH!” If these statements are our mantras, then why does the Almighty dollar tend to dictate what we do in a church?

A good leader will always count the cost, but the deciding factor for doing or not doing something should not solely rest in the finances. Any church who is driven by money, whether to grow a large income or from frugality born from fear, is in a sinful and a huge trap. It will bring a church’s ministry to a grinding halt! When, “How much will it cost?” is the question and not, “What does God want?”, then you know you have a problem.

Programs

Sometimes good things can become bad things. When one particular ministry determines the bulk of what a church does, then it has become driven by that program. This is not healthy at all. A church must carry out the whole mission of Christ’s church. When the church “cherry picks” what it will and will not do, then it might as well stop calling itself a church. Programs are only when in their proper place!

Conclusion

Much can be stated and debated about what drives a church to do what it does. One can be certain that what drives a church is obvious to the world, and will mature into a harvest of some sort. Many pastors and church members seem to be oblivious to what drives them even though it is plain to everyone else. May God’s people wake up and get back to the BOOK of the AGES! May we once again seek to make the Bible the sole basis of our faith and PRACTICE!

Rut, Rot, or Revival

By A.W. Tozer / Wingspread Publishers

In typical Tozer style and wit, Rut, Rot, or Revival challenges “sleeping” Christians to get out of their ecclesiastical ruts. Its chapters were originally preached as sermons at Avenue Road Alliance Church in Toronto. Whether spoken or written, Tozer’s words were designed to “promote personal heart religion” among God’s people.

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