Preach It Personally
The sermon emphasizes the importance of preaching God's truth personally and making it relevant to individuals, both in public and private life.
Arthur Vess emphasizes the importance of personalizing the message of holiness and truth in daily life, reaching individuals in their homes, workplaces, and everywhere they are needed. He encourages preaching to individuals as if they were the masses, ensuring each person feels the message is specifically for them. Vess urges listeners to focus on God and the truth, just as Isaiah experienced the overwhelming presence of God in the temple, declaring His holiness and glory.
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Preach it personally in your daily life and conversation to individuals in their homes, atwork, on the streets and every place where people need it. Holiness is not worth much if it dies atchurch. If you know how to preach to individuals, you can preach to the masses as individuals, andmake everyone who needs it feel that the message is for them. The masses and congregations areall made up of individuals. Make them say, "That message was for me, just what I needed." Do it so that they will forget the preacher and the time, and all else, but God and the truth, as they needboth. Like Isaiah who "saw the Lord, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple," whichcharged the atmosphere. "Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of hisglory."
Sermon Outline
- Preaching to Individuals
- The Importance of Holiness
- Reaching the Masses
- Focusing on God's Truth
- Treating Congregations as Individuals
- Making the Message Relevant
Key Quotes
“Holiness is not worth much if it dies at church.” — Arthur Vess
“Make them say, 'That message was for me, just what I needed.'” — Arthur Vess
“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts. The whole earth is full of his glory.” — Arthur Vess
Application Points
- Make an effort to share God's truth with those around you, whether in personal conversations or public speaking.
- Treat congregations as individuals, rather than just a group, to make the message more relatable and impactful.
- Focus on God's truth and character in your preaching, rather than just sharing your own opinions or ideas.