Some Biblical Facts About Preaching

Here are some observations and biblical facts about preaching. Study each one very carefully. They will help you see the importance placed on preaching by God and His word. Hopefully, they will help you see the need for preparing to preach.

  1. God was the first Preacher. He taught Adam and Eve “good news” (Gen. 1-3).
  2. Jesus was a preacher (cf. Mk. 1:38). To preach is to follow His example.
  3. Preaching is commanded by Christ (Mk. 16:15, 16).
  4. Preaching the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Rom. 1:14-16).
  5. People can’t hear without a preacher (Rom. 10:10-17).
  6. The Word of God must be preached (2 Tim. 4:1-5).
  7. The world is lost and needs to hear the Gospel (1 Jno. 5:19).
  8. John the baptist came preaching. He prepared the way for Christ by preaching (Matt. 3:1-6).
  9. Preaching snatches men out of the fire (Jude 23).
  10. God chose the foolishness of preaching to save people (1 Cor. 2:14).
  11. Faith is developed through preaching (Rom. 10:17).
  12. Preaching involves people. It is a team effort. (Acts 15:35-40).
  13. The world needs evangelizing. The population is reaching 6-billion.
  14. Preaching makes a difference in people’s lives (1 Cor. 6:9-11).
  15. Preaching builds the church (Eph. 4:11-16).
  16. God expects you to use your talents (Lk. 12:48).
  17. You must study before you can preach with power, conviction, and zeal (2 Tim 2:15).
  18. Preaching is a way to do good unto all men (Gal. 6:10).
  19. If you love God, the church, the lost, and want to obey God’s will, maybe you should preach (Rom. 10:12).
  20. Preachers are needed today more than ever (Last year we lost 800-plus; 200-plus entered full-time).
  21. Approximately 33% of our churches don’t have full-time preachers.
  22. The work of an evangelist is ordained in the Scripture (2 Tim. 4:1-6).
  23. The Gospel is a message of hope that must be preached (Rom. 8:24).
  24. Preaching is a way to establish churches in the thousands of towns and counties in the US that don't have one..
  25. The personal rewards of preaching are unique (1 Cor. 3:6-15).
  26. Preaching is a partnership with God (2 Cor. 6:1-3).
  27. Preaching is a challenging task that is never finished (2 Tim. 4:1-6).
  28. Those who preach the Gospel may live off support from the Gospel (Gal. 6:6).
  29. Preaching is sowing the seed of the kingdom (Lk. 8:11).
  30. Preaching is the task and blessing of faithful men (2 Tim. 2:2).
  31. Preaching is a Divine obligation: “Woe is me if I preach not the gospel of Christ” (1 Cor. 9:16).
  32. Preaching centers in the Cross of Christ: “For we preach Christ crucified...” (1 Cor. 1:23).
  33. If YOU don’t prepare to preach, who will? (Isa. 6:1- 8).
  34. Preaching bears fruit in time and eternity (Acts 2:47).
  35. A preacher can’t be sent unless he is prepared to go (Rom. 10:8-17).
  36. Preaching is an answer to prayer: “Pray you therefore that the Lord of harvest will send forth workers...” (Matt. 9:37).
  37. Preaching is a vocation, not an avocation (Eph. 4:1-3).
  38. Preaching relates to making disciples (Matt. 28:18-20).
  39. Preaching is an honorable work sanctioned by God.
  40. Preachers are made, not born.
  41. Preaching is speaking for God (Matt. 4:4).
  42. Preaching requires study and discipline (2 Tim. 2:15).
  43. The early church preached the Gospel to every creature (Col. 1:23); we must do likewise.
  44. Preaching demonstrates God’s wisdom (1 Cor. 1:19-24).
  45. Preaching is neglected in our day.
  46. Preaching is a possibility for every man of God (2 Cor. 4:7).
  47. Fear is the major reason why some men don’t prepare to preach (Jer. 1:1-10).
  48. If God wants YOU to preach He will make a way (1 Thess. 5:24).
  49. Preaching is done by men, not angels, etc. (Acts 8:26-40.
  50. God’s only Son was a preacher. Will you be one too?

We could go on and on with biblical comments and relevant comments about preaching. If these 50 don’t motivate you, one or a hundred more won’t. Study and pray about these reasons. Make a decision. Take a step of faith. What God calls you to do, He will equip you to do (Eph. 3:20; 1 Thess. 5:14).