The sincere preacher: 1. preaches from the fruit of his own study. 2. preaches from his own convictions 3. preaches from the depths of his own life. 4. preaches with courage. 5. preaches Christ above all
B. Wth a God-Consciousness
1. He preaches as one sent from God. 2. He preaches under the All-seeing eye OF God.
C. In Christ
1. Our preaching needs to be Christ-o-centric 2. Our lives need to be Christ-o-centric
II. Letters of Commendation 3:1-3
1 Cor. 4:15b-16; 11:1 – Imitate me, just as I also imitate Christ.
This matter of “commendation” is a re-occuring theme in 2 Cor. 4:2, 5:12, 6:4, 10:12; 10:18, 12:11
III. The Letter and the Spirit 3:4-11
The New Covenant in its preexistent, heavenly state reaches back and stretches its eternal wings over the Old' -G. Vos .
A. Ministers of the New Covenant 3:4-6
The Mosaic economy was glorious in its time. The New Covenant is even more glorious. The New Covenant is a foretaste of the Eternal State
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“ Outstanding Sermon! ” This sermon starts out with the qualities of a sincere preacher. If you find your preacher doesn't meet these then you should encourage him to examine himself and pray for help. There is a right and wrong way to preach God's word. The illustration of the apple peddler was very good. I also loved what was said about Pontius Pilate, how he showed he had no power, because he wanted to release Jesus but couldn't act according to his will. He truly had no power and was controlled by fear. This sermon ends with the glory of the New Covenant! I can't wait to hear the continuation of this sermon tomorrow.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
