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Subject: Pastor’s Anniversary
B.
Note this admonition
to the sheep in regard to the undershepherd
(Gal.6:6-10). “Let him who
is taught
the word share in
all good things with him who teaches.
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever
a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows
to the flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but
he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap
everlasting life. And let us not grow weary while doing
good, for in due season we shall
reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have
opportunity,
let us do good to all, especially to those who are
of the household of faith.”
C.
Note this admonition
to both the undershepherd and the sheep in regard
to one another (Eph.4:29-5:2).
“Let
no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what
is good for necessary edification, that it may impart
grace to the hearers. And so not grieve the Holy Spirit
of God, by who you were sealed for the day of redemption.
Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil
speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And
be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one
another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Therefore
be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in
love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself
for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling
aroma.” BUT THERE IS MORE – (John 13:34-35). A new
commandment I give to you, that you also love one
another; as I have loved you, that you also love one
another. By this all will know that you are My disciples,
if you have love for one another.”
Therein, we
have three strong admonitions – this
is reciprocal living in the REDEEMED COMMUNITY!
In this special anniversary
message, we want us to sit at the feet of the apostle
Paul as he summarizes the 3-fold description of a
pastor’s work. Namely: his laboring in the ministry, his overseeing
the spiritual maturity of the saints, and his admonishing ministry.
That is also good biblical grounds
for our expressing sincere/special
appreciation to a faithful
pastor-teacher. Why then, should we show appreciation to the pastor?
Because of his:
I. LABORING
IN THE MINISTRY (1 Thess.5:12a,b,c)
“ …We urge you, brethren, to
(“know” KJV, to “recognize” NKJV, to “appreciate” NASB) those who labor among
you
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