We were well-served Sunday morning by Mark’s message entitled, “Why Preaching?” This is the first of a four-part message series about Sundays called “Our Favorite Day: Why We Love Sundays.” We’ll also hear messages about serving, giving, and singing.

Mark’s second point on Sunday answered the question, “Why Preaching?” He provided a simple explanation:

• We are prone to wander.
• Preaching prevents wandering. Preaching is a fence; it is preventative.

Mark finished with some advice for how to maximize our benefit from preaching:

• First, think of preaching as a three-day event.
• Saturday, read the text that will be preached. (This Sunday will be 1 Peter 4:10-11)
• Saturday and Sunday, pray for the preacher, and pray for yourself. Remember that there is a greater burden on the listener to hear and apply than on the preacher to preach.
• Come early to the meeting so that you can begin preparing your soul in an unhurried way.
• Take notes during the message.
• Sunday afternoon, discuss the provided application quesitons with someone, especially your parents.
• Review your notes on Monday. Ask yourself: what is one thing I can do to apply this message?

Here’s a great thing about living in the age of common grace that we do: we don’t have to wait for Sunday to hear great preaching. You can listen to this sermon or any recent messages on the Sovereign Grace Church website. Enjoy!

Categories: five15 blog