Pastor 2 Pastor: Can We Talk?

A. You and Your Message

1. You must hold fast to sound doctrine and you must preach and teach sound doctrine.
2. You must preach and teach the Word of God, the Holy Scripture.
3. You must proclaim Jesus Christ and Him crucified.
4. You must proclaim that Jesus Christ was buried and raised from the dead.
5. You must preach and teach the kingdom of God and of heaven.
6. You must not mishandle the Word of God.

B. You and Your Preaching and Teaching

1. You must make absolutely sure that live what ou preach and teach.
2. You must preach the gospel with a sense of urgency.
3. You must preach in the power of God's Spirit, not with the persuasive thoughts and ideas of men.
4. You must preach and teach to please God, not men. You must not tone down the gospel and use flattering words in order to secure support.
5. You must not glory in yourself, you must glory only in the cross. You must not seek worldly popularity and recognition, nor seek to make a good impression and attract attention to yourself.
6. You must not preach yourself - life yourself up - but preach Christ Jesus the Lord.
7. You must be consistent and teach over a long period of time.