Preaching to Please God or Men? Gal. 1:10

Galatians 1:6-12 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

10 For do I now persuade men, or God. or do I seek to please men 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

Preaching the whole counsel of God Why? Prov. 30:5-6 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. 6 Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.

Preachers in the Bible Noah, a preacher of righteousness Warned others of the coming water destruction!2 Pet.2:5 Paul, a man who preached to please God, not man Warned others of the coming fire destruction! 2 Thess. 1:7-9

What does O’Neal need? 1. Be encouraged (Acts 20:32) 2. Be reminded constantly of the truth (2 Tim. 4:2-4) 3. Be uplifted (Acts 28:15) 4. Be united (I Cor.1:10) 5. Be concerned (for the lost.) (Romans 10:1-2)

Woe unto me, if I preach not the gospel!! ..not politics ..not social issues ..not to scratch the ears of the people (2 Tim.4:2-4) ..not to make light or fun of people ..not to cause trouble ..hobby riders. ..not to get even with those who disagree with you

..to tell you ‘all the counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) But ..to tell you ‘all the counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) ..to tell you the things that are needed for your next journey Warn them, teach them..(I Tim. 4:16) ..to inform you of the future..coming events that we will all be involved in. (1. The resurrection 2. The judgment of God 3. The eternity before us.)

Acts 5:27-32 27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them, 28 Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.

29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. 30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.”

“Yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! The interjection woe (ouai) denotes calamity. The obvious meaning of the term is that Paul would lose his own personal salvation in the event that he decided to quit preaching the gospel. Thus, Paul was compelled to preach the gospel since Jesus had hand-picked him for that task” I Cor. 9:16 b by Mike Willis

Men Pleasing Preaching Go Easy Preacher Don’t Condemn Us Brother One Church as Good as Another Our Giving Our Error No Obedience Saved People in Denominational Churches Conscience Saves Our Worldliness Morality Saves Our Unauthorized Practices Baptism Because Of Nothing To Do Don’t Fight Others No Controversy No Controversy Preach Self/not Christ Church of Your Choice Make Everyone “Feel Good” Faith Only Pray for salvation Be Only Positive-No Negativity Their Reward – Popularity – Financial Security – Matthew 6:1-2 Their Judgment – Matthew 7:21-23; 25:41; 2 Peter 2:1-3- Selected

Matt.7: “21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”

Matthew 25:41 “Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels”

2 Pet. 2:1-3  But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many shall follow their pernicious (destructive) ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. 3 And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth not

God Pleasing Preaching “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” John 8:32 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” John 17:17 Set apart; Through truth. “…woe is unto me, if I preach not the Gospel” – 1 Cor. 9:16

God Pleasing Preachers… His Word – 2 Tim.4:2 The Gospel – Romans 1:16; Galatians 1:6-9 The Way – John 14:6 The Faith – Jude 3; Romans 10:17; Obedience – Romans 6:16-18; Acts 10:34-35 Hebrews 5:8-9 The One Baptism – Eph. 4:5 Acts 2:38; Mk. 16:16 The One Church – Matt. 16:18; Eph. 1:22-23; 4:4-6 All Things Profitable – 2 Timothy 3:16-17

God Pleasing Preachers… ENCOURAGE: Faithfulness – Hebrews 10:25 Steadfastness – 1 Cor. 15:58 Spiritual Growth – 2 Peter 3:18 Purity – Matt. 5:16 Brotherly Love – Heb. 13:1

God Pleasing Preachers… WARN: As Paul did. 1 Thess. 5:14 a. Against Disobedience – 2 Thess. 1:7-9 b. On Division – John 17:20-23; 1 Cor. 1:10- c. On Worldliness – Gal. 5:19-21; 1 Cor. 6:9 d. Of False Teachers – Rom. 16:17-18

1 Timothy 4:16 “Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”

2 Timothy 4:7-8 “7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

Gal. 1: 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.

God speaks NOW through His Word (John 12:48) One Day He will Speak from His Throne Face to Face with you. (2 Cor.5:10) If you refuse to Hear Him Now.. YOU will Hear Him Then…too late!

Romans 14:11 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. Every Knee shall bow and Every tongue shall Confess.. To your salvation now To your own damnation then.