2 Timothy 4:1-8
King James Version
4 I charge thee therefore before God,
and the Lord Jesus Christ,
who shall judge the quick and the dead
at his appearing and his kingdom;
2 Preach the word;
be instant in season,
out of season;
reprove,
rebuke,
exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.
3 For the time will come
when they will not endure sound doctrine;
but after their own lusts
shall they heap to themselves teachers,
having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth,
and shall be turned unto fables.
5 But watch thou in all things,
endure afflictions,
do the work of an evangelist,
make full proof of thy ministry.
6 For I am now ready to be offered,
and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord,
the righteous judge,
shall give me at that day:
and not to me only,
but unto all them also that love his appearing.
"There is tremendous power in the Word of God."
That's a statement from Bob Russell, former senior minister of Southeast Christian Church in Kentucky, who served that church for 40 years.
Pretty often, I listen to sermons the Holy Spirit of God leads me to.
This video was particularly compelling for the right amount of humor, gentleness, compassion, and emphasis.
I liked his voice and measured delivery, even before I saw who he was on the video.
This is actually my first encounter with this pastor who has served God for 50 years, starting at age 22.
I feel, if sermons are delivered gently, happily, and lovingly like this, more people would listen
His focus for this particular video is on mentoring other ministers, of which he has done a lot of.
Bob Russell's delivery of God's Word is perfect for my soul, and I think, it will be for you, too.
It is a wonderful balm for the soul.
Updated 25 January 2022
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