Sermon: Under Orders | 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5 | Preach the Word

2025-10-20

The apostle Paul charges Timothy: “Preach the Word.” These are not casual words—they are commands. Timothy was under orders, and so are your pastors today. The pastor’s duty is not to invent new ideas or follow the latest trends, but to proclaim the promise that Jesus is the Savior of sinners. Pastors discharge their calling when they baptize and absolve, when they feed sinners with Christ’s body and blood according to His own words and command. These are not their words—they are the Lord’s. These are not...

The apostle Paul charges Timothy: “Preach the Word.” These are not casual words—they are commands. Timothy was under orders, and so are your pastors today.

The pastor’s duty is not to invent new ideas or follow the latest trends, but to proclaim the promise that Jesus is the Savior of sinners. Pastors discharge their calling when they baptize and absolve, when they feed sinners with Christ’s body and blood according to His own words and command. These are not their words—they are the Lord’s. These are not their gifts—they are the Lord’s gifts, given through them.

We are not saved by looking within, but by receiving what comes from outside of us: the preached Word, the water, the bread, and the wine. Through these, the Lord gives His forgiveness, life, and peace. Pastors are under orders to deliver what Christ has already accomplished—for you.

You can trust the Word your pastors preach because it’s from the Lord Himself. “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17)
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