The eternal plan of God Preaching is worshipMatt. 15:9 Preaching is His way to reveal His way 1 Cor. 1:21 Preaching in Acts 20 Preaching in Corinth1 Cor. 14:24-31 The eternal plan of God The message of God Must include doctrine Must include reproof Must include rebuke Must include correction Must include instruction in righteousness Must include edification Must include exhortation Must include comfort The eternal plan of God The message of God The messenger of God Will receive heavier judgmentJames 3:1 Must take heed to doctrine1 Tim. 4:16 First must take heed to self Example of Paul in Ephesus and Corinth The eternal plan of God The message of God The messenger of God The mortal worshiper of God The plan involves more than preacher Worship involves the listener, listening Jesus said to take heed how you hear Later in our service: suggestions about how to listen better Be part of the flow of the worship Speak loudly enough to be heard Remember Scripture information is on screen Read with feelingyou are the voice of God Pray fervently before every sermon Preach the word Your preaching should please heaven, not men Stay focused What is your mission statement for the sermon? Make all points relevant Stand up, speak up, shut up! Behave like those in Matthew 5-7; Acts 2; Acts 10 Behave as if in the household of CorneliusActs 10 Behave as if Jesus were sitting beside you Behave and consider your impact on sinners Behave and consider those hurting around you Blessing of PowerPoint slides at PBL Benefits of staying focused, let it change you Be aware of how you distract others Be part of the invitation and the invitation song Believe in HimJohn 3:16 Repentdecide to obeyActs 17:30 Confess ChristRom. 10:9 Baptized to be savedActs 22:16 Added to His Kingdom, His church Be faithful until deathRev. 2:10