On October 2, 2008 a small band of intrepid warriors, weary from the daily struggles of life, made their way through the splendors of north Florida, the long winding roads of Georgia, and the treacherous mountains of Tennessee to the Bill Rice Ranch for much needed rest, relaxation, and recharging.As usual, the ranch did NOT disappoint!
Two great services on Thursday night and a good nights sleep did nothing but prepare us for the next day of blessing.
On Friday morning, October 3, 2008 after a fantastic breakfast (the food at the Ranch is utterly delicious) we had our first service of the day. Evangelist Bill Rice III was the preacher and as usual he preached the Word with power!
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II Timothy 4:1-4
"Last days" [3:1ff] is not a reference to a future time, but the Church Age, the time from Christ's first coming to His second.
We are often more concerned about the way we feel about stuff rather than what we know about stuff.
A sermon is a way of organizing information to present it.
To often we undermine preaching... "I'm not going to preach at you this morning..."
What undermines Bible preaching?
1. No interest in the subject [thinking versus feeling].
"How did I feel about the service?" as opposed to "What did I learn in the service?" [4:3a]
It is not wrong to be moved but we need to be moved by truth!
2. Interest in the man rather than the message.
More concerned about the way something is said than what is being said! [4:3b]
3. Tendency to enjoy the sermon. [4:3c]
"the hearing" not "the learning."
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The result [v.4] "turned to fables"
What should we do in preaching?
1. We should listen.
2. We should learn.
3. We should live (do it). But we can't unless we turn to God for help!
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