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 Christ (Acts 16:9)
The work of the ministry is saving sinners (Acts 20:28).