In this episode of the Know and Do Podcast, we continue our journey through the doctrine of the church by looking at the foundation of healthy congregational life: right preaching. From 2 Timothy 3:16–4:5, we see why the Word of God must be central in the life of the church and what it means for preaching to be truly expository.

We’ll explore what makes preaching biblical, how to recognize when it isn’t, and what to do if you encounter poor preaching. Along the way, we’ll look at common “expositional imposters” and consider the responsibility of both pastors and church members to uphold faithful teaching.

Key Takeaways

• The nature of right preaching: exposing the truth of Scripture so God’s people may understand and apply it.

• Why expository preaching matters: Scripture is inspired, inerrant, infallible, and sufficient to equip believers for every good work.

• Who should preach: pastors/elders bear the primary responsibility for the pulpit.

• Expositional imposters: sermons that sound biblical but fail to faithfully expose the text (springboard, unfounded, exegetical-without-application, irrelevant, misfit, shortcut sermons).

• Responding to bad preaching: discern wisely, engage with love, and seek out a church where God’s Word is rightly handled.

Why This Matters

Just as we need nourishing meals for our bodies, our souls need the steady diet of God’s Word preached faithfully. Right preaching is the spiritual feast that sustains believers on the way to heaven.

Resources & Next Steps

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Practice: Work through the discussion questions provided to help you “know and do.”

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