09/05/2026
β¨ TWO IMPORTANT DUTIES OF A PASTOR β¨
π Main Text: Acts 20:28-30; 2 Timothy 2:15
π INTRODUCTION
A pastor is not merely a motivational speaker, entertainer, businessman, or religious celebrity.
In the Dispensation of Grace, God has ordained pastors to faithfully minister the Mystery truth revealed to the Apostle Paul for the Body of Christ.
The pastorβs ministry is not centered on popularity, prosperity, or performance.
β¨ A true pastor has TWO MAJOR DUTIES:
1οΈβ£ GUIDE the saints in sound doctrine
2οΈβ£ GUARD the flock from false doctrine
Paul warned that spiritual deception would increase in the last days.
π Acts 20:29 β βGrievous wolves enter in among you...β
π 2 Timothy 4:3 β βFor the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine...β
A faithful pastor must therefore feed and protect the flock through rightly divided truth.
1οΈβ£ π THE PASTOR MUST GUIDE THE FLOCK
π 2 Timothy 2:15
π Ephesians 4:11-13
A pastor must spiritually guide believers into maturity through sound doctrine.
πΉ A. GUIDE Through RIGHT DIVISION
The pastor must teach the difference between prophecy and mystery.
Israelβs program must not be confused with the Body of Christ.
π 2 Timothy 2:15
π Ephesians 3:1-9
πΉ B. GUIDE Through REVELATION OF THE MYSTERY
Paulβs Gospel and the Mystery must be clearly preached.
Grace truth establishes believers.
π Romans 16:25
π Colossians 1:25-27
πΉ C. GUIDE Through ROOTED DOCTRINE
Saints must be grounded in grace doctrine.
Spiritual stability comes from sound teaching.
π Colossians 2:6-7
π Ephesians 4:14
πΉ D. GUIDE Through REPRODUCING DISCIPLESHIP
A pastor trains believers to grow and serve.
Ministry is multiplication, not merely attendance.
π 2 Timothy 2:2
π Colossians 1:28
πΉ E. GUIDE Through READYING THE SAINTS
The pastor equips believers for spiritual service.
The church is a training ground for ministry.
π Ephesians 4:12
π 1 Corinthians 12:27
2οΈβ£ π‘οΈ THE PASTOR MUST GUARD THE FLOCK
π Acts 20:28-30
π Galatians 1:8-9
A faithful pastor must defend the truth against deception.
πΉ A. GUARD Against FALSE GOSPELS
Many preach works, rituals, or law for salvation.
The true Gospel is Christβs death, burial, and resurrection.
π 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
π Galatians 1:6-9
πΉ B. GUARD Against FALSE TEACHERS
Wolves distort Scripture and deceive believers.
Pastors must expose doctrinal error.
π Acts 20:29-30
π 2 Corinthians 11:13-15
πΉ C. GUARD Against FLESHLY DOCTRINES
Human traditions cannot replace grace truth.
π Colossians 2:8
π Titus 1:14
πΉ D. GUARD Against FALLING AWAY
The last days are marked by apostasy and deception.
π 1 Timothy 4:1
π 2 Timothy 4:3-4
πΉ E. GUARD Through FULL ARMOR
Pastors must stand spiritually prepared against Satan.
π Ephesians 6:11-17
π 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
π CONCLUSION
The ministry is not a platform for entertainment.
It is a divine responsibility to:
βοΈ GUIDE believers into truth
βοΈ GUARD believers from error
A faithful pastor:
Preaches Christ
Rightly divides the Word
Defends the Gospel
Feeds the saints
Warns against deception
π 1 Corinthians 4:2 β βIt is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.β
π£ CALL TO ACTION
π HOW SHOULD WE RESPOND?
πΉ A. BELIEVE The Gospel Of Grace
π 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
πΉ B. STUDY Rightly Divided Truth
π 2 Timothy 2:15
πΉ C. SUPPORT Faithful Pastors
π 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13
πΉ D. STAND Against False Doctrine
π Ephesians 4:14
πΉ E. SERVE Christ Faithfully
π Colossians 3:23-24
π₯ FINAL THOUGHTS
β¨ A pastor is a steward of Godβs truth.
β¨ Sound doctrine strengthens the saints.
β¨ False doctrine destroys spiritual growth.
β¨ Right division protects believers from confusion.
β¨ Grace truth must be preached boldly.
β¨ The Mystery message must not be hidden.
β¨ Faithful pastors guide and guard the flock faithfully.
π PREACH THE WORD π