"No one can tell what is lost by attempting to preach without the unction of the Holy Spirit. In every congregation there are souls who are hesitating, almost decided to be wholly for God. Decisions are being made; but too often the minister has not the spirit and power of the message, and no direct appeals are made to those who are trembling in the balance. GW 151.1"
"And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:"
Both passages emphasize the importance of the Holy Spirit's power in preaching. EGW highlights the potential loss when preaching lacks this unction, while 1 Corinthians 2:4 contrasts Spirit-filled preaching with reliance on human wisdom. The connection is valid.
"In this age of moral darkness, it will take something more than dry theory to move souls. Ministers must have a living connection with God. They must preach as if they believe what they say. Living truths, falling from the lips of the man of God, will cause sinners to tremble, and the convicted to cry out, Jehovah is my God; I am resolved to be wholly on the Lord's side. GW 151.2"
"Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?"
Both passages describe the powerful effect of preaching that leads to conviction and a change of heart. Acts 2:37 is a specific example of this, while EGW describes the desired outcome of ministers preaching with a living connection to God. The connection is valid.
"Never should the messenger of God cease his strivings for greater light and power. He should toil on, pray on, hope on, amid discouragement and darkness, determined to gain a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures and to come behind in no gift. As long as there is one soul to be benefited, he should press forward with new courage at every effort. So long as Jesus has said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee,” [ Hebrews 13:5 .] so long as the crown of righteousness is offered to the overcomer, so long as our Advocate pleads in the sinner's behalf, ministers of Christ should labor with hopeful, tireless energy and persevering faith. GW 151.3"
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
Ellen White directly references Hebrews 13:5 in this passage.
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."
Both passages encourage perseverance and striving towards a goal. Philippians 3:14 uses the image of pressing toward a mark, while EGW encourages ministers to toil, pray, and hope, pressing forward with courage. The connection is valid.
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine."
Both passages emphasize the importance of ministers being diligent and persistent in their work. 2 Timothy 4:2 is a direct command to preach the word in all circumstances, while EGW encourages ministers to strive for greater light and power and to continue laboring with hopeful energy. The connection is valid.