Preaching Revival Every Sunday？ (Clip)
Bill McLeod emphasizes the importance of preaching the whole counsel of God rather than focusing solely on revival every Sunday.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of preaching the whole counsel of God, covering a variety of themes rather than focusing solely on revival. It highlights the need for pastors and preachers to diversify their messages to encompass the breadth of God's teachings and not neglect essential themes. By exploring a wide range of topics, we can effectively convey the richness and depth of God's Word to our congregations.
Full Transcript
Paul said he preached all the counsel of God. We have to do the same as pastors or whatever, and this means we can't be preaching revival every Sunday of the year. I know of pastors who have done that, and they say to this one pastor, for eight years he preached nothing but revival.
This is not right. I made a list a while ago of themes that we should be preaching on. There were about 80 of them, and you can't be neglecting these themes.
You're not preaching the whole counsel of God if you're always preaching about revival.
Sermon Outline
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- Paul's example of preaching all the counsel of God
- The error of preaching revival every Sunday
- The importance of diverse sermon themes
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- Listing the variety of themes to preach
- The danger of neglecting other biblical topics
- Balancing revival with other scriptural teachings
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- Practical application for pastors and preachers
- Encouragement to preach comprehensively
- Maintaining spiritual health in the church through balanced preaching
Key Quotes
“Paul said he preached all the counsel of God.” — Bill McLeod
“We can't be preaching revival every Sunday of the year.” — Bill McLeod
“You're not preaching the whole counsel of God if you're always preaching about revival.” — Bill McLeod
Application Points
- Preachers should diversify their sermon topics to cover the whole counsel of God.
- Avoid focusing exclusively on revival to maintain biblical balance.
- Use Paul's example as a guide for comprehensive preaching.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why shouldn't pastors preach revival every Sunday?
Because preaching only revival neglects the full range of biblical themes and the whole counsel of God.
What does preaching the whole counsel of God mean?
It means covering all the important biblical teachings, not just focusing on one theme like revival.
How many themes should pastors preach on?
Bill McLeod mentions a list of about 80 themes that should be included in preaching.
Can preaching revival be harmful?
Yes, if it becomes the sole focus, it can lead to neglecting other vital biblical truths.
What example does Bill McLeod use to support his point?
He references Paul preaching all the counsel of God as the proper model for pastors.