Sermon Notes

Part 1 Peter Preaches

Billy Sunday- “The backslider likes the preaching that wouldn’t hit the side of a house, while the real disciple is delighted when the truth brings him to his knees.”

Penned Truth: Preaching must be valued by the Christian community as families value food.

Penned Truth: Correct preaching is the broadcasting of divine truth by way of the Good News Gospel.

5 Preaching Truths

  1. Preaching Exposes Sin
  2. Preaching Produces Repentance
  3. Preaching Births Faith
  4. Preaching Nourishes Believers
  5. Preaching Sets Captives Free

John Wesley- “Give me 100 preachers who fear nothing but sin and desire nothing but God; such alone will shake the gates of hell.”

1 Corinthians 1:21 (ESV) 21 For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe.

1 Corinthians 9:16 (ESV) 16 … Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel!

Acts 3:6–10 (ESV) 6 But Peter said, “I have no silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk!” 7 And he took him by the right hand and raised him up, and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8 And leaping up, he stood and began to walk, and entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9 And all the people saw him walking and praising God, 10 and recognized him as the one who sat at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, asking for alms. And they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him.

Acts 3:11–12 (ESV) 11 While he clung to Peter and John, all the people, utterly astounded, ran together to them in the portico called Solomon’s. 12 And when Peter saw it he addressed the people:..

2 Timothy 4:2 (NLT) 2 Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not…

Matthew 10:18–20 (NLT) 18 You will stand trial before governors and kings because you are my followers. But this will be your opportunity to tell the rulers and other unbelievers about me. 19 When you are arrested, don’t worry about how to respond or what to say. God will give you the right words at the right time. 20 For it is not you who will be speaking—it will be the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) 15 Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.

Romans 9:3 (ESV) 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my kinsmen according to the flesh.

Final Statement: God expects us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not. Preaching is God’s method of delivering the Gospel. Don’t keep the Gospel to yourself; let others know the Lord loves them. Share your Gospel Story. Position yourself so they will take you seriously and will listen to you.