THE EARLY CHURCH: THE PATTERN FOR PREACHING!
2 Timothy 4:2
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Study Series: The Church As It Was Meant to Be!
Every believer must recognize that God carries out His work in the world through local churches, and our understanding of the church must be grounded in His Word.
John 4:23; Acts 18:24-28
Life Application Take-Aways:
- Recognize that God accomplishes His work through the preaching of His Word.
- Realize that people are spiritual beings and must be given spiritual truth.
- Respect those who faithfully proclaim God’s truth, praying for them continually.
- Remember the biblical characteristics of a New Testament preacher.
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I. THE PERSUASIVENESS OF HIS MESSAGE!
Acts 18:4; Acts 18:1
- Not persuasion of personality
- Not persuasion of manipulation
- Persuasion with purpose
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II. THE PASSION OF HIS WARNINGS!
Acts 20:31;
- Paul’s ministry was marked by convictions that were high and compassion that was deep.
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III. THE PLAINNESS OF HIS REASONING!
Acts 24:25
- Righteousness
- Temperance
- Judgment to come
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IV. THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT!
1 Thessalonians 1:5
- The Spirit empowers the Word.
- The Spirit convicts the sinner.
- The Spirit strengthens the preacher.
V. THE PROFICIENCY IN THE SCRIPTURES!
Acts 18:24;
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VI. THE PATTERN OF OBEDIENCE!
Acts 18:25; 1 Corinthians 11:1
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VII. THE FERVENCY OF HIS SPIRIT!
Acts 18:25
- A holy intensity
- A holy urgency
- A holy passion
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VIII. THE DILIGENCE OF HIS LABOR!
Acts 18:25
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IX. THE BOLDNESS OF HIS STAND!
Acts 18:26
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X. THE CONVINCING OF HIS PROCLAMATION!
Acts 18:28
- The Source – “by the Scriptures.”
- The Subject – “that Jesus was Christ.”
- The Strength – “mightily convinced.”
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Additional Notes:
Acts 18:26-27
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Illustration References:
[1] KJV
[2] Robby Gallaty, “The Epidemic of Spiritually Shallow Churches,” Lifeway Voices, accessed September 10, 2025, https://voices.lifeway.com/church-ministry-leadership/the-epidemic-of-spiritually-shallow-churches/.
Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section.