Title: Romans 1:141710: 815
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2Introduction
- ---Romans 114-17 10 8-15
- ---I Corinthians 117 25
- ---II Timothy 314-45
- Three important truths
- 1. Preaching is absolutely essential
- 2. Gods power is the key
- 3.Preacher is charged with the responsibility and
privilege of giving complete devotion to the task
of preaching.
3Introduction (cont)
- Ezra 710 Ezra prepares
- Nehemiah 84-8 Ezra speaks
4Preach the Word
- Good preaching demands hard work. Basic reason
for most poor preaching is failure to spend
adequate time and energy in preparation. Many
preachers simply do not work long enough on their
sermons.Rykan and Wilson
5Basis of Bible Study
- 1. Observation
- 2. Interpretation
- Four gaps
- A. Language
- B. Culture
- C. Geography
- D. History
6Bible Study (cont)
- 3. Application
- One meaning---many applications
- Examples to follow
- Commands to obey
- Errors to avoid
- Sins to forsake
- Promises to claim
- Doctrines to learn
7Bible Study (cont)
- New thoughts about God
- Further truths to explore
- Convictions to live by
8The Preachers Heart
First, the preacher must be saved and called.
Then his preaching must be with
- Passion
- Priority
- Purpose
- Powerful
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9I. Classification of Sermons
- Textual
- Topical
- Expository
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10Textual Preaching
- A. Definition
- ---Main point from text
- B. Advantages
- ---Allows considerable freedom in development
- ---Texts do promote unity
- C. Danger
- ---Preaching your thoughts, not Scripture
11Topical Sermons
- A. Definition --
- Begins at topicmain points come from topic.
Outline of ideas. - B. Advantages-- Addresses topics that need
addressing - Tends to insure unity of thoughts
- C. Disadvantage--may be a text out of context
12Expository Sermons
- A. DefinitionAndrew Blackwood--means a sermon
that grows out of a Bible passage more than two
or three verses. - Charles Simeonpreaching from a text to open it
to bring out of the text what is there. The whole
aim is to show hearers what the text is saying
about God and themselves.
13Expository Sermons (Cont)
- B. Advantages
- ---All of the points grow from the passage
- ---Simplicity and hard work
- CF. Col. 1
- Concepts come from the text
14Expository Sermons(Cont)
- C. Benefits
- ---More conducive to producing Biblically
literate congregations - ---Gives the message divine authority
- ---Way of dealing with all human needs
- ---Provides inexhaustible supply of sermon
material
15Illustrations
- I. Definitionto throw light on a subject
- Jesus illustrated often by talking about building
on a rock or on sand, by telling about lost
sheep, etc. - II. Illustrations are used to explain, prove,
ornament, arouse attention, to highlight a
subject, to persuade, and to help the hearer
remember.
16Illustrations (cont)
- C. Sources of Illustrations
- 1. Scriptures
- 2. Observations
- 3. Actual experiences
- 4.History
- 5. Readings
- 6. Literature and Arti.e. Proverbs
- 7. Quotations
- 8. Poems and Songs
17Illustrations (cont)
- You may use illustrations in every part of a
sermon. - Do not over illustrate.
- Be careful to use appropriate illustrations
- Illustrations may be humorous or not.
- Use a variety of illustrations
18Advice About Sermons
- 1. Must not be over hearers heads
- 2. Must not be too long
- 3. Should not be delivered in a monotonous voice
- 4. Should have further aim than just imparting
information.
19Mode of Delivery
- Mode of delivery is important
- Message is more important
- There is no one right way to deliver a sermon
- Try to improve your style of delivery
- Vary your volume and speed
- Start slow, speak low.
- Catch fire, go higher.
20II. Modes of Delivery
- Reading
- Jonathan Edwards
- Peter Marshall
- Definition Use a complete manuscript and simply
read it. - Usually less effective than speaking.
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21Modes of Delivery (cont)
- B. Recitation
- Repeating from memory what has been written and
learned. - Less opportunity for correcting errors or adding
thoughts at the time of delivery.
22Modes of Delivery (cont)
- C. Extemporaneous -- Let er fly
- Preaching after limited preparation(If you are
going to pull the trigger make sure the gun is
loaded.) - May make use of notes or outlines
- In the act of delivery the extemporaneous speaker
has trememdous advantages. - AdvantageNatural delivery
- Disadvantagelack of preparation
23Modes of Delivery (cont)
- Extemporaneous Preaching (cont)
- DisadvantageSuccess of this type sermon is
largely dependent on the preachers feeling at
the time. - Apt to be less condensed and finished than the
written sermon. - Danger of making mistakes at the time of delivery.
24Modes of Delivery (cont)
- D. Free Delivery
- Preaching without notes or manuscript
- Involves three elements- careful preparation,
going to the pulpit without notes, and there is
no conscious effort to memorize. - Broaddus says this is the best way to preach.
25Modes of Preaching (cont)
- Free Delivery has the danger of forgetting.
- Preacher may leave out important points in his
sermon.
26III. Outlining
- Title
- Scripture
- Introduction
- Main Points
- E. Conclusion
- F. Application
- Note Must be meat on the bones!
27IV. Gaps to Bridge
- A. Language Gap
- The Bible was originally written in Hebrew,
Greek and Aramaic. A good Bible dictionary is
very important. - B. Cultural Gap
- We need to understand the culture of the time.
Bible Handbooks are helpful here. - C. Geography Gap
- Knowing the geography makes the Bible come
alive. A Bible Atlas is an important tool. - D. History Gap
- A good understanding of history certainly helps
us to understand the Bible. There are many
history books available.
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28V. Resources for Sermon Preparation
- Bible
- Commentaries
- Sermon Books
- Sermons and Sermon Outlines Outlines
- Pastors Annuals
- Books of Illustrations
- Maps and Atlases
- Bible Dictionary
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29Cont. Resources for Sermon Preparation
- Bible Handbook
- J. Internet
- www.sermonnotes.com
- www.E-sword.com
- www.hellwrecker.com
- www.preaching.com
- www.augsburgsermons.com
- www.sermonsearch.com
- www.sermoncentral.com
- www.sermonforchildren.com
- K. Bible programs on CDs
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