Stop Going To Church…Be The Church!
“It Will Change Your Mind About Sermons!”
(Ezekiel 33:30-33)

I. The Misunderstandings about the Preaching of God’s Word

A. Prophecies are just Speeches to be Criticized (v. 30; 2Pet 1:19-21)
B. Pastors are just Speakers to be Controlled (v. 31; 2Tim 4:1-4)

II. The Message about the Preaching of the Word of God

A. The Explanation of God’s Activities During Sermons

1. He Examines Your Response (vv. 30-31a)
2. He Evaluates Your Response (vv. 31b-32)
3. He Enables Your Results (v. 33; Jn 7:17)

B. The Expectations of God’s Audience During Sermons

1. Hunger for God’s Word throughout Your Life (1Pet 2:2)

a. Seek Opportunities to Hear God’s Word Preached
b. Study Over What You Have Heard Preached

2. Honor God’s Word that is Preached to You (Prov 8)

a. Listen for God’s Wisdom for You to Hear
b. Learn from God’s Wisdom You have Heard

3. Humble Yourself when God’s Word is Preached

a. Recognize Sin in Your Life (Ezek 18:23)
b. Repent of the Sin in Your Life (Lk 13:3)