Strategy of Preaching by Max Alderman

Timothy 4:2).

The duty calls for evangelistic preaching, that men might be saved from the clutches of sin. A preacher who does not covet the salvation of precious souls is negligent in his ministry. The highest imperative of life for the man of God is to preach the unsearchable riches of the Lord Jesus Christ that men might be gloriously converted. While performing his duty of spreading the gospel, the minister should also preach practical truths designed to lead his congregation into the blessed path of service.

The preacher who inspires his congregation to serve is the preacher who recognizes the art of serving. Of all the attributes registered to Moses’ credit, the most outstanding is that he was called a “servant of the Lord.” Moses could have been known primarily as a great military genius, a great organizer, a great lawgiver. Yet, he was especially honored in being called a servant of God. It was his “leadership through servitude” that made him successful in training Joshua as his successor. Training workers plays a vital role in the preaching ministry. Only thus can the preacher multiply his efforts and exponentially increase the harvest. D.L. Moody said, “It is better to get ten men to work than to do the work of ten men.” Certainly that is true in any effort—especially the Lord’s work.

As the preacher exhorts men to enlist as servants (workers), he should also exhort men to sanctified living: being set apart. The degree to which a congregation is set apart to holy living is in proportion to the example set by the preacher before the people.

For this reason the Pastoral Epistles give emphatic attention to the character and the faithfulness of the minister. The preacher must earnestly strive to actively 29 http://www.servantofmessiah.org