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Much of what is expected of a “preacher” has Much of what is expected of a “preacher” has come from human tradition.come from human tradition.

In the denominational world the preacher is In the denominational world the preacher is viewed as another “class” of Christian.viewed as another “class” of Christian.

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Much of what is expected of a “preacher” has Much of what is expected of a “preacher” has come from human tradition.come from human tradition.

In the denominational world the preacher is In the denominational world the preacher is viewed as another “class” of Christian.viewed as another “class” of Christian.

He is not just “another member” but rather He is not just “another member” but rather has special duties and an exalted position.has special duties and an exalted position.

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In the denominational world the preacher is In the denominational world the preacher is viewed as another “class” of Christian.viewed as another “class” of Christian.

He is not just “another member” but rather He is not just “another member” but rather has special duties.has special duties.

Some have made a “clergy-laity” distinction Some have made a “clergy-laity” distinction with special titles and clothing being given with special titles and clothing being given this “higher office.”this “higher office.” (Mt 23:5-11) (Mt 23:5-11)

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Matthew 23:5-11 (NKJV) Matthew 23:5-11 (NKJV) - - But all their But all their works they do to be seen by men. They works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments. 6 They love the borders of their garments. 6 They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the synagogues, 7 greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, marketplaces, and to be called by men, ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’ ‘Rabbi, Rabbi.’

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8 But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One 8 But you, do not be called ‘Rabbi’; for One is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all is your Teacher, the Christ, and you are all brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your brethren. 9 Do not call anyone on earth your father; for One is your Father, He who is in father; for One is your Father, He who is in heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; heaven. 10 And do not be called teachers; for One is your Teacher, the Christ. 11 But for One is your Teacher, the Christ. 11 But he who is greatest among you shall be your he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.servant.

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Many Christians have done the same thing Many Christians have done the same thing without knowing it.without knowing it.

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They have “hired” a man to help the church They have “hired” a man to help the church grow.grow. (Jn 10:11-14) (Jn 10:11-14)

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John 10:11-14 (NKJV) John 10:11-14 (NKJV) - - “I am the good “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, he who ishe who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. sheep and scatters them.

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13 The hireling flees because he is a 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep,sheep, and am known by My own. and am known by My own.

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The preacher often lives in a world and The preacher often lives in a world and does a work does a work completely foreigncompletely foreign to the to the members. members.

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The preacher often lives in a world and The preacher often lives in a world and does a work does a work completely foreigncompletely foreign to the to the members. members.

The preacher is often held accountable to The preacher is often held accountable to doing the work of an elder, rather than the doing the work of an elder, rather than the work of an evangelist. work of an evangelist.

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When a local church has little or no When a local church has little or no leadership then this relationship is often leadership then this relationship is often filled with problems.filled with problems.

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When a local church has little or no When a local church has little or no leadership then this relationship is often leadership then this relationship is often filled with problems.filled with problems.

How many of you would take a “job” How many of you would take a “job” overseen by men who have no clue as to overseen by men who have no clue as to what your work is? what your work is?

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How many of you would want your How many of you would want your finances determined by such an finances determined by such an arrangement? How easy is it to arrangement? How easy is it to misrepresent and stir up others over money?misrepresent and stir up others over money?

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Let us go back to the Bible and learn from Let us go back to the Bible and learn from the Lord about these things!the Lord about these things!

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Why are there churches and Why are there churches and preachers?preachers?

What is an evangelist for? What is an evangelist for? (Acts 21:8)(Acts 21:8)

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Acts 21:8 (NKJV) Acts 21:8 (NKJV) - On the next - On the next dayday we we who were Paul’s companions departed and who were Paul’s companions departed and came to Caesarea, and entered the house of came to Caesarea, and entered the house of Philip the evangelist, who was Philip the evangelist, who was oneone of the of the seven, and stayed with him.seven, and stayed with him.

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““The term evangelist is derived from the The term evangelist is derived from the Greek word Greek word euaggelion,euaggelion, meaning “gospel” meaning “gospel” or “good news.” The verbal forms of or “good news.” The verbal forms of euaggelizesthai,euaggelizesthai, meaning “to bring” or “to meaning “to bring” or “to announce good news” occur some fifty-five announce good news” occur some fifty-five times times (Acts 8:4, 25, 35; 11:20)(Acts 8:4, 25, 35; 11:20) and are and are normally translated with the appropriate normally translated with the appropriate form of the word “preach.””form of the word “preach.””

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The evangelist is to preach the word! This The evangelist is to preach the word! This is his great work.is his great work.

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He will be judged by God on how faithful He will be judged by God on how faithful he has been to the word and not on how he has been to the word and not on how pleasing he has been to men. pleasing he has been to men. (Gal 1:10; 4:16)(Gal 1:10; 4:16)

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Galatians 1:10 (NKJV) Galatians 1:10 (NKJV) 10For do I now 10For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I still pleased men, I please men? For if I still pleased men, I would not be a bondservant of Christ.would not be a bondservant of Christ.

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Galatians 4:16 (NKJV) Galatians 4:16 (NKJV) 16Have I therefore 16Have I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the become your enemy because I tell you the truth?truth?

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He caries a great burden to do his job well He caries a great burden to do his job well for the sake of his hearers. for the sake of his hearers.

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He caries a great burden to do his job well He caries a great burden to do his job well for the sake of his hearers. for the sake of his hearers.

What fruit will be produced? What fruit will be produced? (2 Tim 2:14-(2 Tim 2:14-15; 1 Cor 3:9-15)15; 1 Cor 3:9-15)

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2 Timothy 2:14-15 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 2:14-15 (NKJV) - Remind - Remind themthem of these things, charging of these things, charging themthem before before the Lord not to strive about words to no the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be profit, to the ruin of the hearers. 15 Be diligent to present yourself approved to diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

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1 Corinthians 3:9-15 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 (NKJV) - For we are - For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you areyou are God’s building. 10 According to God’s building. 10 According to the grace of God which was given to me, as the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it.each one take heed how he builds on it.

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11 For no other foundation can anyone lay 11 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation 12 Now if anyone builds on this foundation withwith gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each one’s work will become clear; straw, 13 each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the fire will test each revealed by fire; and the fire will test each one’s work, of what sort it is. one’s work, of what sort it is.

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14 If anyone’s work which he has built on 14 If anyone’s work which he has built on itit endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If endures, he will receive a reward. 15 If anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer anyone’s work is burned, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire.through fire.

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The reward of the evangelist is to see the The reward of the evangelist is to see the beautiful fruits of God’s word in the lives of beautiful fruits of God’s word in the lives of others. others. (Phil 2:14-16; 3 Jn 2-4)(Phil 2:14-16; 3 Jn 2-4)

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Philippians 2:14-16 (NKJV)Philippians 2:14-16 (NKJV) - Do all things - Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the shine as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of word of life, so that I may rejoice in the day of Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in Christ that I have not run in vain or labored in vain.vain.

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3 John 1:2-4 (NKJV3 John 1:2-4 (NKJV) ) - Beloved, I pray - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 For I health, just as your soul prospers. 3 For I rejoiced greatly when brethren came and rejoiced greatly when brethren came and testified of the truth testified of the truth that isthat is in you, just as in you, just as you walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater you walk in the truth. 4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.truth.

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The evangelist is not a “pastor.”The evangelist is not a “pastor.”

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God has given instructions for pastors. God has given instructions for pastors. Their work is different!Their work is different!

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God has given instructions for pastors. God has given instructions for pastors. Their work is different!Their work is different!

Most churches make the evangelist do the Most churches make the evangelist do the work of pastors by neglect! work of pastors by neglect!

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God has given instructions for pastors. God has given instructions for pastors. Their work is different!Their work is different!

Most churches make the evangelist do the Most churches make the evangelist do the work of pastors by neglect! work of pastors by neglect!

What is a church for? What is a church for? (Eph 4:11-16)(Eph 4:11-16)

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Ephesians 4:11-16 (NKJV) Ephesians 4:11-16 (NKJV) - And He - And He Himself gave some Himself gave some to beto be apostles, some apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity body of Christ, 13 till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; stature of the fullness of Christ;

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14 that we should no longer be children, 14 that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, plotting, 15 but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—the head—Christ—

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16 from whom the whole body, joined and 16 from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love.the body for the edifying of itself in love.

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A local church is equipped by the Lord to A local church is equipped by the Lord to build up the saints!build up the saints!

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A local church is equipped by the Lord to A local church is equipped by the Lord to build up the saints!build up the saints!

A local church will be involved with “every A local church will be involved with “every member” doing their part.member” doing their part.

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Many Christians think they are “hiring” a Many Christians think they are “hiring” a preacher to do their work!preacher to do their work!

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Expectations of a local church Expectations of a local church of an evangelistof an evangelist

They can expect no more than the Lord They can expect no more than the Lord does. does. (1 Cor 4:1-5)(1 Cor 4:1-5)

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1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (NKJV) 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (NKJV) - Let a man - Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very be found faithful. 3 But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you small thing that I should be judged by you or by a human court. In fact, I do not even or by a human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself. judge myself.

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4 For I know of nothing against myself, yet 4 For I know of nothing against myself, yet I am not justified by this; but He who I am not justified by this; but He who judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge judges me is the Lord. 5 Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness and reveal the hidden things of darkness and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s counsels of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.praise will come from God.

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What do you mean when you “hire” a What do you mean when you “hire” a preacher?preacher?

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If you mean you are supporting a man to be If you mean you are supporting a man to be faithful to the work of the Lord then fine. faithful to the work of the Lord then fine. But if you mean you are hiring a man to do But if you mean you are hiring a man to do your work or submit to human rules then your work or submit to human rules then you are wrong! (Ex. As a “youth minister” you are wrong! (Ex. As a “youth minister” or special visitation.)or special visitation.)

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Every Christian has responsibilities to the Every Christian has responsibilities to the oversight of the church’s elders, including oversight of the church’s elders, including the preacher. This oversight, however, is the preacher. This oversight, however, is limited! limited! (Heb 13:17)(Heb 13:17)

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Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV)Hebrews 13:17 (NKJV) - Obey those who - Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.unprofitable for you.

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To preach the word plainly and boldly. To preach the word plainly and boldly. (1 Tim 4:16)(1 Tim 4:16)

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1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV)1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV) - Take heed to - Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.yourself and those who hear you.

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Again, what is our goal? We need men to Again, what is our goal? We need men to see and understand God’s word.see and understand God’s word.

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Again, what is our goal? We need men to Again, what is our goal? We need men to see and understand God’s word.see and understand God’s word.

This will allow them to place their faith in This will allow them to place their faith in God and not in menGod and not in men. (2 Cor 4:5). (2 Cor 4:5)

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2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 4:5 (NKJV) - For we do not - For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord, and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ and ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake.sake.

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To live a life consistent with being a To live a life consistent with being a Christian. Christian. (1 Tim 4:12, 16)(1 Tim 4:12, 16)

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1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV) 1 Timothy 4:12 (NKJV) - Let no one - Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. spirit, in faith, in purity.

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1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV) 1 Timothy 4:16 (NKJV) - Take heed to - Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this you will save both them, for in doing this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.yourself and those who hear you.

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To have a love the Lord and thus a love the To have a love the Lord and thus a love the truth! truth! (1 Tim 6:3-5)(1 Tim 6:3-5)

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1 Timothy 6:3-5 (NKJV) 1 Timothy 6:3-5 (NKJV) - If anyone teaches - If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, words, eveneven the words of our Lord Jesus the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions, evil suspicions,

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5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt 5 useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a suppose that godliness is a means ofmeans of gain. gain. From such withdraw yourself.From such withdraw yourself.

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A message becomes powerful when the A message becomes powerful when the hearer believe there is a genuine interest hearer believe there is a genuine interest in their well-being on the part of the in their well-being on the part of the preacher! preacher! (Phil 2:17-23)(Phil 2:17-23)

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Philippians 2:17-23 (NKJV) Philippians 2:17-23 (NKJV) - Yes, and if - Yes, and if I am being poured out I am being poured out as a drink offeringas a drink offering on on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For the glad and rejoice with you all. 18 For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me. 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to with me. 19 But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may send Timothy to you shortly, that I also may be encouraged when I know your state. be encouraged when I know your state.

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20 For I have no one like-minded, who will 20 For I have no one like-minded, who will sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek sincerely care for your state. 21 For all seek their own, not the things which are of Christ their own, not the things which are of Christ Jesus. 22 But you know his proven Jesus. 22 But you know his proven character, that as a son with character, that as a son with hishis father he father he served with me in the gospel. 23 Therefore I served with me in the gospel. 23 Therefore I hope to send him at once, as soon as I see hope to send him at once, as soon as I see how it goes with me.how it goes with me.

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If a man is trying to just “make a living” or If a man is trying to just “make a living” or advance a “career,” he should repent!advance a “career,” he should repent!

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Faithfulness to the Lord. Faithfulness to the Lord. (Col 2:18-19; (Col 2:18-19; Ezek 33:30-33)Ezek 33:30-33)

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Colossians 2:18-19 (NKJV) Colossians 2:18-19 (NKJV) - Let no one - Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in cheat you of your reward, taking delight in falsefalse humility and worship of angels, intruding humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase ligaments, grows with the increase that isthat is from from God.God.

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Ezekiel 33:30-33 (NKJV) Ezekiel 33:30-33 (NKJV) - “As for you, - “As for you, son of man, the children of your people are son of man, the children of your people are talking about you beside the walls and in talking about you beside the walls and in the doors of the houses; and they speak to the doors of the houses; and they speak to one another, everyone saying to his brother, one another, everyone saying to his brother, ‘Please come and hear what the word is that ‘Please come and hear what the word is that comes from the LORD.’comes from the LORD.’

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31So they come to you as people do, they sit 31So they come to you as people do, they sit before you before you asas My people, and they hear your My people, and they hear your words, but they do not do them; for with their words, but they do not do them; for with their mouth they show much love, mouth they show much love, butbut their hearts their hearts pursue their pursue their ownown gain. 32 Indeed you gain. 32 Indeed you areare to to them as a very lovely song of one who has a them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice and can play well on an pleasant voice and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they instrument; for they hear your words, but they do not do them. do not do them.

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33And when this comes to pass—surely it 33And when this comes to pass—surely it will come—then they will know that a will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”prophet has been among them.”

Those who will stand up when conflict Those who will stand up when conflict comes. comes. (2 Tim 4:16-17; Gal 5:11; 6:12)(2 Tim 4:16-17; Gal 5:11; 6:12)

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33And when this comes to pass—surely it 33And when this comes to pass—surely it will come—then they will know that a will come—then they will know that a prophet has been among them.”prophet has been among them.”

Those who will stand up when conflict Those who will stand up when conflict comes. comes. (2 Tim 4:16-17; Gal 5:11; 6:12)(2 Tim 4:16-17; Gal 5:11; 6:12)

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2 Timothy 4:16-17 (NKJV)2 Timothy 4:16-17 (NKJV) - At my first - At my first defense no one stood with me, but all defense no one stood with me, but all forsook me. May it not be charged against forsook me. May it not be charged against them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and them. 17 But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me, so that the message might strengthened me, so that the message might be preached fully through me, and be preached fully through me, and thatthat all all the Gentiles might hear. Also I was the Gentiles might hear. Also I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. delivered out of the mouth of the lion.

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Galatians 5:11 (NKJV)Galatians 5:11 (NKJV) - And I, brethren, if I - And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased. ceased.

Galatians 6:12 (NKJV) Galatians 6:12 (NKJV) - As many as desire to - As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these make a good showing in the flesh, these wouldwould compel you to be circumcised, only that they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.Christ.

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Galatians 5:11 (NKJV)Galatians 5:11 (NKJV) - And I, brethren, if I - And I, brethren, if I still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer still preach circumcision, why do I still suffer persecution? Then the offense of the cross has persecution? Then the offense of the cross has ceased. ceased.

Galatians 6:12 (NKJV) Galatians 6:12 (NKJV) - As many as desire to - As many as desire to make a good showing in the flesh, these make a good showing in the flesh, these wouldwould compel you to be circumcised, only that they compel you to be circumcised, only that they may not suffer persecution for the cross of may not suffer persecution for the cross of Christ.Christ.

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In many churches the evangelist must stand In many churches the evangelist must stand “alone.”“alone.”

Many “personality” issues are in fact Many “personality” issues are in fact doctrinal issues that cowardly men use to doctrinal issues that cowardly men use to “run a preacher off.”“run a preacher off.”

Support and encouragement in his work. Support and encouragement in his work. (2 (2 Cor 11:8-9; Lk 10:7)Cor 11:8-9; Lk 10:7)

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In many churches the evangelist must stand In many churches the evangelist must stand “alone.”“alone.”

Many “personality” issues are in fact Many “personality” issues are in fact doctrinal issues that cowardly men use to doctrinal issues that cowardly men use to “run a preacher off.”“run a preacher off.”

Support and encouragement in his work. Support and encouragement in his work. (2 (2 Cor 11:8-9; Lk 10:7)Cor 11:8-9; Lk 10:7)

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In many churches the evangelist must stand In many churches the evangelist must stand “alone.”“alone.”

Many “personality” issues are in fact Many “personality” issues are in fact doctrinal issues that cowardly men use to doctrinal issues that cowardly men use to “run a preacher off.”“run a preacher off.”

Support and encouragement in his work. Support and encouragement in his work. (2 (2 Cor 11:8-9; Lk 10:7)Cor 11:8-9; Lk 10:7)

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2 Corinthians 11:8-9 (NKJV) 2 Corinthians 11:8-9 (NKJV) - I robbed - I robbed other churches, taking wages other churches, taking wages from themfrom them to to minister to you. 9 And when I was present minister to you. 9 And when I was present with you, and in need, I was a burden to no with you, and in need, I was a burden to no one, for what I lacked the brethren who came one, for what I lacked the brethren who came from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I from Macedonia supplied. And in everything I kept myself from being burdensome to you, kept myself from being burdensome to you, and so I will keep and so I will keep myself.myself.

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Luke 10:7 (NKJV) Luke 10:7 (NKJV) - And remain in the - And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.wages. Do not go from house to house.

It is a very common problem for a preacher It is a very common problem for a preacher to be involved in his work alone without to be involved in his work alone without understanding or help.understanding or help.

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Luke 10:7 (NKJV) Luke 10:7 (NKJV) - And remain in the - And remain in the same house, eating and drinking such things same house, eating and drinking such things as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his as they give, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not go from house to house.wages. Do not go from house to house.

It is a very common problem for a preacher It is a very common problem for a preacher to be involved in his work alone without to be involved in his work alone without understanding or help.understanding or help.

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It is good for a man to be supported in this It is good for a man to be supported in this great work to be effective! Sadly this is great work to be effective! Sadly this is difficult when proper leadership does not difficult when proper leadership does not exist.exist.

Protection from carnal attacks and gossip Protection from carnal attacks and gossip from the weak. from the weak. (Titus 1:10-11)(Titus 1:10-11)

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It is good for a man to be supported in this It is good for a man to be supported in this great work to be effective! Sadly this is great work to be effective! Sadly this is difficult when proper leadership does not difficult when proper leadership does not exist.exist.

Protection from carnal attacks and gossip Protection from carnal attacks and gossip from the weak. from the weak. (Titus 1:10-11)(Titus 1:10-11)

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Titus 1:10-11 (NKJV) Titus 1:10-11 (NKJV) - For there are many - For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11whose especially those of the circumcision, 11whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

Some view the preacher as “expendable.” Some view the preacher as “expendable.” (Ex. He’s not a member.)(Ex. He’s not a member.)

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Titus 1:10-11 (NKJV) Titus 1:10-11 (NKJV) - For there are many - For there are many insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, insubordinate, both idle talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision, 11whose especially those of the circumcision, 11whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole households, teaching things which they ought households, teaching things which they ought not, for the sake of dishonest gain.not, for the sake of dishonest gain.

Some view the preacher as “expendable.” Some view the preacher as “expendable.” (Ex. He’s not a member.)(Ex. He’s not a member.)

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There are times where faithful men must There are times where faithful men must stop those who would destroy another’s stop those who would destroy another’s influence unfairly. When you destroy a influence unfairly. When you destroy a preacher’s influence, you have destroyed preacher’s influence, you have destroyed his ability to effectively work.his ability to effectively work.

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Churches without elders.Churches without elders.

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Churches without elders.Churches without elders. None of you would want to work under the None of you would want to work under the

arrangement of the “men’s business arrangement of the “men’s business meeting!” While it is a proper scriptural meeting!” While it is a proper scriptural arrangement, it has great weaknesses. arrangement, it has great weaknesses.

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Churches without elders.Churches without elders. None of you would want to work under the None of you would want to work under the

arrangement of the “men’s business meeting!” arrangement of the “men’s business meeting!” While it is a proper scriptural arrangement, it has While it is a proper scriptural arrangement, it has great weaknesses. great weaknesses.

In the area of preacher’s support there is great In the area of preacher’s support there is great ignorance. Sadly a young man is often ignored ignorance. Sadly a young man is often ignored if he tries to explain his needs. (Ex. “You reckon if he tries to explain his needs. (Ex. “You reckon that’s legal?”)that’s legal?”)

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Lack of personal evangelism. Lack of personal evangelism. (2 Tim 2:2)(2 Tim 2:2)

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2 Timothy 2:2 (NKJV) 2 Timothy 2:2 (NKJV) - And the things - And the things that you have heard from me among many that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.who will be able to teach others also.

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Both the evangelist and the local church Both the evangelist and the local church must be involved.must be involved.

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Both the evangelist and the local church Both the evangelist and the local church must be involved.must be involved.

How can you expect the preacher to come How can you expect the preacher to come into a community and reach people without into a community and reach people without the active work of every member? (Ex. the active work of every member? (Ex. Fishing class)Fishing class)

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A wrong attitude towards preaching.A wrong attitude towards preaching.

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A wrong attitude towards preaching.A wrong attitude towards preaching. Why did Paul receive criticism in his day? Why did Paul receive criticism in his day?

(2 Cor 10:10; 1 Cor 2:2-4)(2 Cor 10:10; 1 Cor 2:2-4)

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2 Corinthians 10:10 (NKJV)2 Corinthians 10:10 (NKJV) - “For - “For hishis letters,” they say, “letters,” they say, “are are weighty and weighty and powerful, but powerful, but hishis bodily presence bodily presence isis weak, weak, and and hishis speech contemptible.” speech contemptible.”

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1 Corinthians 2:2-4 (NKJV)1 Corinthians 2:2-4 (NKJV) - For I - For I determined not to know anything among determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and 3 I was with you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and in much trembling. 4 And my speech and my preaching my preaching werewere not with persuasive not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

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Today we see a shift of responsibility from Today we see a shift of responsibility from the home to the preacher! Rather than the home to the preacher! Rather than preparing one’s heart for worship and preparing one’s heart for worship and expect that a man teach the truth, we are expect that a man teach the truth, we are now concerned about “style and delivery.” now concerned about “style and delivery.” (Ex. Clock watchers)(Ex. Clock watchers)

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Recently Bill Hall preached a series about Recently Bill Hall preached a series about “problems facing the church” and one of his “problems facing the church” and one of his greatest concerns was “professionalism in greatest concerns was “professionalism in preaching.” (Ex. Members visits 20 yrs ago)preaching.” (Ex. Members visits 20 yrs ago)

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Recently Bill Hall preached a series about Recently Bill Hall preached a series about “problems facing the church” and one of his “problems facing the church” and one of his greatest concerns was “professionalism in greatest concerns was “professionalism in preaching.” (Ex. Members visits 20 yrs ago)preaching.” (Ex. Members visits 20 yrs ago)

Should a preacher become the focal point of Should a preacher become the focal point of “how the work is going?” “how the work is going?”

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Recently Bill Hall preached a series about Recently Bill Hall preached a series about “problems facing the church” and one of his “problems facing the church” and one of his greatest concerns was “professionalism in greatest concerns was “professionalism in preaching.” (Ex. Members visits 20 yrs ago)preaching.” (Ex. Members visits 20 yrs ago)

Should a preacher become the focal point of Should a preacher become the focal point of “how the work is going?” “how the work is going?”

Too often we have made him the “pastor” Too often we have made him the “pastor” in a de-facto way. Think!in a de-facto way. Think!

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When brethren make a preacher the focus of When brethren make a preacher the focus of concern for things that are the duty of the concern for things that are the duty of the whole congregation, it is almost certain that whole congregation, it is almost certain that these same brethren have neglected their these same brethren have neglected their own duty!own duty!

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When brethren make a preacher the focus of When brethren make a preacher the focus of concern for things that are the duty of the concern for things that are the duty of the whole congregation, it is almost certain that whole congregation, it is almost certain that these same brethren have neglected their these same brethren have neglected their own duty!own duty!

What is your attitude towards the work of What is your attitude towards the work of preaching? preaching? (Rev 2:4-5)(Rev 2:4-5)

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Revelation 2:4-5 (NKJV)Revelation 2:4-5 (NKJV) - Nevertheless I - Nevertheless I have have thisthis against you, that you have left against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Remember therefore from your first love. 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent.its place—unless you repent.


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