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This document discusses why preaching is important. It summarizes that preaching is compelled by the power of responsibility to share the gospel with others. The preacher cares about people and wants to serve them by helping some listen, change, and be saved so that both the preacher and others can enjoy the fruits of the gospel together, owing Jesus for dying for them.
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The document discusses how God forgives sin through a substitute, suffering, and settled sacrifice of Jesus Christ that was sufficient to bring people to God. It references a Bible passage about Christ suffering once for sins to serve as a substitute sacrifice, with his one-time suffering acting as a settled means to bring people to God and allow forgiveness of sins.
The miracles of jesus
This document discusses the miracles of Jesus and their purpose. It asserts that Jesus' miracles prove he was sent from God, as no one could perform such miracles unless God was with them. The primary purpose of Jesus' miracles was to prove his divinity as the Son of God, but they also demonstrated his love, pity and concern for suffering humanity. Several Bible verses are presented that describe Jesus' miracles and their effects on people, helping to strengthen faith in him as the promised prophet and Messiah.
Standing near the cross
The document is a sermon from Central Union Church of Christ about standing near the cross based on John 19:23-27. It discusses four people at the crucifixion - Mary Magdalene who found redemption, Salome who received rebuke, Mary the mother of Jesus who was rewarded, and John who was restored and given responsibility. It then includes the lyrics of a hymn about finding love, mercy, and strength from staying near the cross and watching its influence until reaching heaven.
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Why preach
- 1. The Central Union church of Christ
- 2. Why Preach? I Corinthians 9:16-23
- 3. I am a preacher of the Gospel because… Of the power of a great compulsion (16a). I believe that talent plus opportunity equals responsibility (16b). I do care about people (19). In this I can be of the greatest service to other people (22a). There will be some who will listen, change and be saved (22b). We will enjoy the fruits of the gospel together (23) Jesus died for me and I owe Him so much (23-27)