Why Do We Preach And Teach Christ Jesus?

What Is The Purpose And Value Of Preaching Today?

Written by Kevin A. Hall (03.39.17)

Preaching the word of God is our priority. Preaching redeems. Preaching sets free! Jesus modeled this during the time of His ministry and expected the same from the ones He “sent”. The following biblical texts makes it very clear:
Jesus said to them, “Let us go somewhere else to the towns nearby, so that I may preach there also; for that is what I came for.” (Mark. 1:38)  - It was Jesus’ priority. It must be ours.

Mark 1:39  And He went into their synagogues throughout all Galilee, preaching and casting out the demons  – People benefit when we preach.

Mark 6:12  They went out and preached that men should repent  – The ultimate benefit.

Mark 16:15  And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation”

Mark 16:20 And they went out and preached everywhere, while the Lord worked with them – God continues His work through us

Romans 10:14 “How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed"? “How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher”?

The Message of the Resurrection - Dr Myles Munroe

Dr Myles Munroe speaking on the Importance and Benefits of Easter

How Do You View The Leadership Of Your Church?

What does leadership look like in your church? How about your leadership style?

Written by Kevin.A. Hall (03.26.17)

I conducted a study of the leadership styles of our early New Testament church leaders as well as the ministry of Jesus. This was an intensive study, covering the books of Ephesians, Acts and The Gospel of Mark. I was encouraged, yet convinced that there is much work to do in many of our churches. Along with the study, I reviewed the Nine Marks of a Healthy Church Model. Please see link below. So, how does your church match up to the example of the early New Testament church? How is your leadership style in view of the example set by Jesus and the Apostle Paul?

Jesus – Biblical Leadership

Jesus was mission minded. He was connected to the source from the beginning, always modelling what He expected. He kept up with a routine – Went regularly to the synagogue; prayed quite often, most times alone and in remote places; He relied upon the Father (the ultimate expression of leadership – You see me, you see the Father); He was a man of authority – He spoke the Word of God; He cared about injustice – Jesus confronted those taking advantage of the less fortunate and the weak (we see this in his care for children, the poor, widows, women and sinners). Jesus confronted sin and hypocrisy – Wherever He saw it, He addressed the issue head on, rebuking when necessary. Jesus considered sin and hypocrisy the likes of ‘leaven’, affecting everyone and everything it touched. Jesus was compassionate – He cared about the physical needs of the people. We see this in His acts of healing, providing food, working miracles and casting out demons. His work ethic was unquestioned – He got up early and worked till late; yet He was sure to encourage His disciples to rest.