The death of faithful ministers a sign of God's displeasure (Isa. 3:12) -- Ministers need the power of God (Cor. 4:7) -- The kind of preaching people want (Micah 2:11) -- The minister before the judgment seat of Christ (Luke 10:17-18) -- Deacons to care for the body, ministers for the soul (Romans 12:4-8) -- Ministers to preach not their own wisdom but the Word of God (1 Cor. 2:11-13) -- Pastor and people must look to God (Acts 14:23) -- Preaching the gospel brings poor sinners to Chris
t (Acts 16:9) -- The work of the ministry is saving sinners (Acts 20:28).