A true preacher’s mission goes beyond delivering sermons—it is to reveal the greatness of God, guide people into His Word, and help them live out His truth. Preaching is not about personal wisdom or popularity; it is about faithfully presenting Jesus Christ as Lord and leading others to experience the transforming power of Scripture. Every message should lift hearts toward God, strengthen faith, and equip believers to live out His will with understanding and conviction.

The preacher should give people a bigger picture of God.

The preacher’s message must focus on Jesus Christ, not self. True preaching magnifies the Lord and helps people see His power, love, and holiness.

“For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord”  (2 Cor. 4:5).

The preacher should train people to turn to the Bible when problems arise.

God’s Word is the ultimate source of guidance, correction, and strength. Preachers must teach people to rely on Scripture when facing life’s problems.

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

The preacher should show people how to read, study, and handle the Bible for themselves.

A faithful preacher equips others to read, study, and interpret the Bible correctly, developing mature disciples who can discern truth.

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth” (2 Tim. 2:15).

The preacher should teach all parts of the Bible and show how unique and wonderful each section truly is.

Preaching should not pick and choose comfortable passages but present all of Scripture, showing the beauty and unity of God’s message.

“For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God” (Acts 20:20, 27).

The preacher should challenge people to own the truth by responding to the message.

Preaching must move beyond hearing to doing—challenging listeners to apply God’s Word in daily life.

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says” (James 1:22-27).

The preacher should prove that the Bible is ancient yet it speaks to us today.

The preacher should demonstrate that Scripture, though ancient, speaks powerfully and practically to the present day.

“Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day…They are not just idle words for you—they are your life” (Deut. 32:46-47).

A preacher’s true work is to exalt Christ, build people’s confidence in Scripture, and inspire faithful living. By teaching the full message of God’s Word, guiding believers to understand it for themselves, and urging them to live it out, the preacher becomes a channel through whom God’s truth transforms lives. The goal of every sermon, then, is not to display the preacher’s ability—but to deepen the hearer’s relationship with God and His Word.