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Andy Sochor March 15, 2016

“How Will They Preach Unless They Are Sent?” (Season 1, Episode 8)

"How Will They Preach Unless They Are Sent?" (Season 1, Episode 8)

Just as preaching plays a vital role in salvation, the sending of preachers is also crucial. This episode discusses what it means to send preachers today, how it helps to aid in the work of preaching, and what preachers are to do in their work.

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Andy Sochor March 8, 2016

Preaching and Writing (Season 1, Episode 7)

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Preaching and Writing (Season 1, Episode 7)

Writing is a valuable endeavor for gospel preachers as it is another way in which the message of the gospel can be spread. But many preachers seem to neglect this practice. So in this episode, we consider the advantages, as well as the disadvantages, of writing as a means of teaching the word of God. My hope is that more preachers would seriously consider writing as part of their work of preaching.

Advantages of writing discussed in this episode:

Words can sometimes be better expressed through writing.
Writings can be spread around more easily.
Writings are a lasting resource.

Disadvantages of writing discussed in this episode:

Writing takes time and effort.
Writing opens you up to greater scrutiny.
Writing gives you a more permanent record.

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Andy Sochor March 1, 2016

Tent-Making Preachers (Season 1, Episode 6)

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Tent-Making Preachers (Season 1, Episode 6)

God’s design is that those who dedicate their lives to preaching the gospel receive full support for that work (1 Corinthians 9:14). However, one who preaches may not always (or ever) enjoy the blessing of such support. When a preacher receives only partial support – or even no support – for preaching the gospel, what is he to do? This episode discusses 8 instructions to the “tent-making preacher” as he serves the Lord in that capacity.

Keep preaching.
Work to support yourself.
Make the most of your time.
Manage your other responsibilities.
Recognize your limitations.
Avoid jealousy and bitterness.
Give the brethren no cause to look down on your work.
Fulfill your ministry.

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Andy Sochor February 23, 2016

Advice to Young Preachers (Season 1, Episode 5)

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Advice to Young Preachers (Season 1, Episode 5)

This episode discusses several pieces of advice to young preachers. These are not bits of wisdom that I have discovered through decades of experience in preaching the gospel – in fact, I am still a relatively young preacher myself. Rather, they are admonitions that are taken from the word of God that all young (and older) preachers should follow. The following points are discussed in this episode:

Preach the word.
Study your Bible.
Test all things carefully.
Preach plainly and distinctly.
Seek to please God and not man.
Guard against a party spirit.
Know when and when not to compromise.
Do not view preaching as a “job.”
Do not gauge success by numbers.
Put the brethren in remembrance.

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Andy Sochor February 16, 2016

What Makes One a Preacher? (Season 1, Episode 4)

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What Makes One a Preacher? (Season 1, Episode 4)

This episode discusses the right and wrong reasons for preaching and for one being recognized as a preacher. The reasons discussed are listed below:

Wrong reasons: One is a preacher, NOT because…

He was “called” to preach.
He received an education to preach.
He has been “ordained” to preach.
He is paid to preach.
He wants the praise of men.

Right reasons: One is a preacher because…

He has chosen to preach.
He has made preparations to preach.
He has opportunities to preach.

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Andy Sochor February 9, 2016

How to Use the Bible to Teach Error (Season 1, Episode 3)

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How to Use the Bible to Teach Error (Season 1, Episode 3)

This episode discusses how a false teacher uses the Bible to teach error. It is important that we recognize how this is done so we will be better prepared to identify, expose, and combat false teaching. There are three ways that are discussed in this episode:

Ignore the context.
Redefine terms.
Overlook relevant passages.

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Andy Sochor February 2, 2016

Those Who Have No Right to Speak God’s Word (Season 1, Episode 2)

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Those Who Have No Right to Speak God's Word (Season 1, Episode 2)

This episode examines Psalm 50:16-21 in which God asked, “What right have you to tell of my statutes?” The text then describes the characteristics of those who have no right to speak God’s word. There are six characteristics found in the text that are discussed in this episode.