The Support and Encouragement of Preachers
Introduction:
1. A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to Those Who Would Be Preachers. I encouraged them to:
1) Count the Cost of taking on the challenge of Gospel preaching.
a. 2 Timothy 4:5
b. 2 Corinthians 11:23-26. see also: Rev. 1:9; Hebrews 11:32-40.
c. You will pay for the privilege of being a preacher. The currency will be:
a) Sleep, wages, family.
b) Friends, wives, persecution.
c) Labor, watching family pay, pride.
d) Illusions of ‘saintly’ brethren.
2) Consider Your Qualifications for Gospel preaching (other than character, aptitude, voice.)