The Purpose of Preaching I. What is the purpose of preaching? The effective preacher knows he has a message to deliver, has a definite purpose in delivering.

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The Purpose of Preaching I. What is the purpose of preaching? The effective preacher knows he has a message to deliver, has a definite purpose in delivering that message, and is consumed with the necessity of getting that message across and accomplishing that purpose.

A. There is a general purpose in preaching. 1. Preaching should be for the purpose of edification and should seek to accomplish the same things that Paul prayed for in relation to the saints. a. For their spiritual well-being (Jn. 14:16)

b. That they might be healed (Acts 9:40; Jam. 5:15) c. That they might live in honesty and sincerity (Phil. 1:10) d. That they might be full of the fruit of the Spirit (Phil. 1:11) e. That they might know the will of God (Col. 1:9; 4:12)

f. That they might walk worthy of the Lord (Col. 1:10) g. That they might increase in the knowledge of God (Col. 1:10) h. That they might be strengthened with all might (Col. 1:11) i. That the patience of Christ might be worked in them (Col. 1:11)

j. That they might fulfill their call in life (II Th. 1:11) k. That they might bring glory to God’s name (II Th. 1:12) l. That they might know the hope of their calling (Eph. 1:15-18) m. That they might know the power of God in their life (Eph. 1:19)

n. That they might effectively communicate their faith to others (Phm. 4-6)

2. All preaching should accomplish some general spiritual results. a. It should create faith in the hearers (Rom. 10:14-17). Faith in God Faith in His Word Faith for freedom, healing and deliverance

Faith to live for God b. It should give direction to the hearers (Ex. 18:20; Ps. 119:133; Is. 30:20-21). c. It should bring change to people’s lives (Is. 55:10-11). “My grand challenge in preaching is to break the hard heart and to heal the broken one.” --John Newton

d. It should bring a challenge to which the people must rise (Phil. 3:13-15).

3. Jay Adams in his book Preaching with Purpose (page, 31) lists the three general purposes for preaching as: a. To inform. b. To convince. c. To motivate.

B. There should also be a specific purpose that the preacher hopes to accomplish with every message preached. 1. The preacher should ask himself three questions: a. Why have I chosen this topic or text? b. What do I hope to achieve? c. How do I want the people to respond?

2. The preacher’s purpose should be clear to the congregation. 3. The preacher should actually feel that he has a vital message to deliver that the people absolutely need to hear. If this is going to be communicated the preacher must:

a. Have confidence in him or herself. b. Be interested in what he or she is doing. c. Be intent on getting the message across. d. Generate enthusiasm as he or she speaks

II. What are the attitudes in preaching that will help to ensure that the purpose is accomplished? A. Preach with a passionate heart (Rom. 12:1; 15:30; 16:17; I Cor. 1:10; 4:16; 16:15; II Cor. 2:8; 6:1; 10:1; Eph. 4:1). Notice some of the biblical words that are used by Paul to describe how he spoke to them.

1. Persuading (II Cor. 5:11a) This word “persuade” means to convince by argument (Acts 28:23-24; Gal. 1:10). 2. Pleading (II Cor. 5:20) The word “pleading” here means to call forth or appeal to with some emotion.

3. Imploring (II Cor. 5:20) The word “implore” literally means to beg or petition (Luke 5:12).

B. Preach with confidence and boldness (Acts 4:31; 28:31). 1. The word “boldness” means “frankness, bluntness, openness.” 2. Boldness is the opposite of silence, timidity and shame (Rom. 1:16).

3. Boldness was demonstrated by the apostles in the Book of Acts (Acts 2:22- 23, ; 4:13, 31). The boldness of the apostles was dependent upon five things. a. Their boldness was dependent upon their relationship to Jesus (Acts 3:13).

b. Their boldness was dependent upon their personal experience of salvation (Acts 4:19-20). c. Their boldness was dependent upon their understanding of their message (Acts 4:12). d. Their boldness was dependent upon their hearts of love and compassion for the lost (II Cor. 5:14).

e. Their boldness was dependent upon the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 4:31).

C. Preach with authority (Mt. 7:28-29; 28:18-20). D. Preach with compassion (Mt. 9:36-38).