1. “Why We Preach The Gospel”
Romans 1:14-20
A sermon giving the rationale for preaching. Would be good for pastor in beginning of ministry in a new church opportunity. Also a message to undergird the purpose of the church.
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2. The Ministry of Preaching
“Why We Preach The Gospel”
Romans 1:15-20
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Romans 1:14-20
14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.
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Romans 1:14-20
So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
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Romans 1:14-20
16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
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Romans 1:14-20
17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith."
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Romans 1:14-20
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
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Romans 1:14-20
because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.
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Romans 1:14-20
20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
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10. Why Do I Preach The Gospel?
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11. My answer is that which every preacher should give
Preaching is that for which Christ saved me
It is what He laid upon my heart to do when He called me.
It is what over the years of preaching, pastoral ministry, and teaching has confirmed I must do.
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12. It is what God put me here to do.
I can do no other.
“Old preacher’s never die, they just sound that way.”
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13. I Can Understand Paul’s Feelings
“Woe is me if I preach not the gospel of Jesus Christ”
1 Cor. 9:16.
For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to boast of, for necessity is laid upon me; yes, woe is me if I do not preach the gospel!
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14. Preaching Is The Task of The Church
Every believer is a witness
The Church’s Great Commission
All we do focuses on the gospel of Jesus to save the lost
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15. I. Paul Was Motivated To Preach the Gospel
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Romans 1:15-19
So, as much as is in me, I am ready to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome also.
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That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are at Rome. (NIV)
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His Was . . .
An inspired eagerness
A pumped up joy
A Divine appointment
A sacred responsibility
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Romans 1:14-20
I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise.
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20. He Considered Himself A Debtor To All
Paul’s indebtedness motivated him to preach
His indebtedness resulted from his own feeling of unworthiness
His indebtedness also arose from Christ’s commission of Paul as “messenger to Gentiles”
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A Duty To All People
14 I have a duty to all people—Greeks and those who are not Greeks, the wise and the foolish.
15 That is why I want so much to preach the Good News to you in Rome.
(The Everyday Bible : New Century Version )
(Nashville, TN.: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2005), Ro 1:14-15.
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The Message (vv )
Everyone I meet—it matters little whether they’re mannered or rude, smart or simple—deepens my sense of interdependence and obligation. And that’s why I can’t wait to get to you in Rome, preaching this wonderful good news of God. (The Message : The Bible in Contemporary Language)
(Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 2002), Ro 1:14-15.
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23. I Am Continually Awed by the Zeal of Young Preachers
Many are so turned on to preaching Jesus
Some are not far from the experience of God’s calling them
It is hard to get them to focus on pastoral preaching to the needs of the saved
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24. II. Paul Was Unashamed of the Gospel
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Romans 1:15-19
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
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Why Be Ashamed?
Gospel is the explosive power that brings personal salvation
That salvation is life-changing to believers
Salvation is eternal
Salvation is for everyone
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It Is Not My Message
It is God’s message.
I am the messenger.
There is no reason for shame.
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28. III. Paul Tells Us What It Is
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Romans 1:15-19
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
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30. 1. The Gospel Is God’s Power To Save On Earth
“. . . it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes . . .”
He changes lives dramatically
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31. 2. The Gospel Reveals God’s Righteousness
Jesus, is The Righteous One
He died for our sins
He gives us His righteousness
Now we can ascend to the Hill of The Lord
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32. The Truth of The Righteousness of God
We need righteousness
Ours is filthy rags
None righteousness
All – Jew and Greek
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Romans 1:15-19
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith.“
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34. “Righteousness Revealed from Faith to Faith”
Personal Witness
The saved telling the unsaved
Those who believe sharing with those who do not believe
“Faith Bridges”
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35. IV. Paul Presents God’s Saving Truth
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Romans 1:15-19
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith.“
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37. The Just Shall Live By faith
The Old Testament Prophet:
“Behold, as for the proud one,
His soul is not right within him;
But the righteous will live by his faith.” (Habakkuk 2:4)
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38. Paul Wrote It To Galatians
11     Now that no one is justified by the Law before God is evident; for, “The righteous man shall live by faith.” (Gal 3:11)
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39. The Writer of Hebrews Wrote It:
38   But My righteous one shall live by faith;
And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him.
(Heb 10:38)
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Also to The Romans:
22     even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction;
(Rom. 3:22)
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41. V. Paul Tells Us of God’s Wrath
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Romans 1:15-19
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
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43. The Revelation of Wrath of God
Scriptures reveal that God’s wrath will be unleashed upon mankind
The wages of sin truly is death
Hell is final separation of all unbelievers from God
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44. The Suppression of the Truth
18 “. . . who suppress the truth in unrighteousness . . .”
God hates suppression of the truth!
His wrath will come against it
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45. VI. Paul Says God Has Revealed Himself to All Men
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Romans 1:15-19
19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them.
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47. “eternity in his heart”
It Is In the Heart of Man
“eternity in his heart”
Man cannot say, “I did not know”
Denial of God is not the same as not knowing there is a God
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20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
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Man Is Without Excuse
Christ said:
"For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. (John 3:17-18)
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18 "He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
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51. So We Must Preach Share good news Tell our family and friends
Focus our church’s ministry on witness for Jesus
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