The Subject and Source of Super Preaching

“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake.” 2 Corinthians 4:5 (KJV)
 
Question, have you ever explored what makes super preaching? Well, I submit to you that we should start with scrutinizing the subject and the source of the sermon as our text undeniably underscores the qualifications of super preaching.  First, the subject. You see, I am totally convinced that the Word of God is the only answer for the sin-sick soul. The incarnation and the personification of the Word of God (Jesus Christ) can completely address life’s issues. It takes the power of heaven to heal the human condition. Second, our text identifies the source as supernatural as opposed to natural.
 
Now let’s visit the terms naturalism and supernaturalism. Naturalism is the belief that events such as floods, drought, plagues, earthquakes, hurricanes, and locust swarms are natural phenomena that can be scientifically explained. Furthermore, naturalists advance the position that God is non-existent thereby discounting the supernatural. Consequently, supernatural causes are regarded as unrealistic and impossible. Conversely, supernaturalism advances the possibility of supernatural intervention in our lives. Specifically, that there is more to the world than what is found in nature or that can be observed and proved by the sciences including God, heaven, hell, angels, demons, and humanity. Therefore, all these are all part of the supernatural world; hence, miracles are possible.
 
Let’s explore a brief list of historical supernatural events provided by Scripture:

  • The Parting of the Red Sea, (Exodus 14:13-22)

  • The Deliverance of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah from the fiery furnace (Daniel 3:13-26)

  • Our Lord’s Virgin Birth, (Matthew 1:18-25).

  • Jesus Christ healing the sick and exorcising Demons, (Matthew 8:16; 9:35)

  • The Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the absolute summit of supernatural of power (Luke 24:1-6)

In his second letter to the Corinthians, Paul also points us to the truth that any preaching that promotes and presents Jesus Christ as Lord qualifies as super preaching. In a general sense, a lord is someone who possesses A.C.P.: Authority, Control, and Power over others. Calling Jesus “Lord” means that Jesus is God. According to the Scriptures, Jesus has “all authority in heaven and on earth.”
 
“And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.’” Matthew 28:18 (KJV)
 
Finally, super preaching promotes Jesus Christ is Lord! This type of supernatural preaching will result in followers of Jesus Christ who display the following attitudes and behavior:
 
*Love for God and others as they look to His Lordship
*Obedience and an occupation with His will
*Reverence and a desire to seek after His righteousness
*Devoted to Him and delight in His fellowship
 
Making ourselves subject to super preaching is to surrender to the authority of God’s Word.

For the Glory of God,
 
PBKSR

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