Mark 16:1515 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

Overview

Course Description:

The subject of Homiletics is to enlighten how to prepare a sermon based in systematic procedure, by using some selected methods to project an effective deliberation of biblical message. In an effort to relate the exegesis to the contemporary audience and a frame a homiletical idea that relates the biblical concept with an established purpose for the sermon

OBJECTIVE

1. To develop skills in building, organizing and preparing Biblical lessons.

2. To create in the teacher, the love of Teaching and the passion for the word

3. To be able to attain a thorough knowledge in the delivery of lessons.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• Attendance - 15%• Participation - 15%• Preaching - 40%• Project - 30%

COURSE OUTLINE A. InroductionB. Four areas of HomileticsC. Types of Sermon PreparationD. Types of Sermon OutlineE. Homiletical Structure: 1. Title 8.a. Body Division 2. Text b. Sub- division 3. Subject/ Topic Explanations 4. Theme Argumentation 5. Introduction Illustration 6. Proposition Quotation 7. Transitional Sentence Application Rethorical Processes 8. Discussion 9. Conclusion 10. Application

Mark 16:1515 He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.

INTRODUCTION Bilen H. (2007) Mentioned that preaching the word of God is among the greatest

privileges entrusted to man. It is also one of his greatest responsibilities. Through the foolishness of preaching (1 Cor. 1:21), God has chosen to reveal

Himself to men. This knowledge of God, Conveyed through preaching, is able to lead men to eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

It is also able to transform them into the image and likeness of God. (2 Cor.3:18The art of preaching is called “HOMILETICS,” derived from the Greek word homileo and homilia, which mean to be in company with, i.e. , to converse and communicate.

Acts 20:11 – is based on homileo ( preach – homileo) Rev. 1:3 - blessing of teaching and hearing.

INTROHomiletics - Involves then study of everything related to the art of preaching sermons.Good sermons (communication) are birth out of good communion ( companionship)

and fellowship.- The art ( requires skill, ability, knowledge) and science (systematic formula) of

preaching.

Two Divine aspects involved in preaching:

1. Divine – you are communicate divine truth (God)2. Human – used as instrument in communicating divine truth.

Preaching – is the art of communicating divine truth through human personality.

1. CONCEPT2. COMPOSITION3. CONSTRUCTION4. COMMUNICATION

FOUR AREAS OF HOMILETICS

FOUR AREAS OF HOMILETICS

1. Concept - This is to do with obtaining the original theme for the message.

- It is the art of knowing how to receive a message from God - It is the Ideals with how to get the initial idea and theme for a sermon - A seed- thought is sown in the mind. - As you meditate on the word, there comes an inner quickening of a

particular aspect, something suddenly lights up for ou- A sense of excitement is aroused with you

Four areas of Homiletics

2.Composition Having received inspiration on a particular truth, you must now begin to

analyze it to discover all which that truth contains.- Your notebook is important here.- As you prayerfully medidate, write down carefully every thought that

comes to mind, at this stage, you may simply make a list of every idea that your subject suggest to you.

- You frequently need to write very quickly to keep abreast of the flow of inspiration you are getting.

- Just make sure you get everything down on paper.

- You can sort it all out later.

Four Areas of Homiletics

3. Construction Having exhaustively analyzed your subject material and listed every aspect of truth you can find with in it, you must now begin to assemble those thoughts in an orderly fashion.

- Getting the material into some proper sequence will help you enormously in this regard.

- It will also assist you greatly in your presentation of the subject to others.- If your presentation is all jumbled up, it makes it very difficult for people

to absorb your message.- Sermon Construction aims to make it simple as possible for your listeners

to grasp. This is the essence of sermon construction.

Four areas of Homiletics

4.Communication - The presentation of the Message- The clear and effective communication of the truth.- How to present your subject in a manner which will

captivate the minds of your hearers.- How to develop your thoughts in such an orderly

manner that you audience can easily follow the line of truth you are seeking to convey.

- How to motivate your listeners to appropriate actions.

1. The written Sermon2. The Skeleton type3. The extemporary Sermon

The Written Sermon

- This is a method, which demands a great deal of time in preparation.

- It involves very copious notes. - Sometimes the whole message is written out

beforehand. - The preachers know exactly what he wishes to

say and how he wants to say it. - Every thought is written out in full.

Skeleton type notes- This is the most commonly used method, and the one

which I feel is the most effective.- Notes are kept to a minimum, affording sufficient

outline of the message to prompt the memory.- The brief notes form the skeleton of the messages.- They are the bones, which give shape and structure

to what the preacher desires to say.- This method allows the preacher much more

flexibility.

The Extemporary Sermon

- This style of reaching is spontaneous, and usually presented without notes at the time of delivery.

- The subject is often given a good deal of careful thought beforehand, and the mind and heart are filled with the vital aspects of the message.

- This style is often used to deliver the more inspirational type of a sermon.

- Evangelistic messages can be presented very effectively in this way.

1. TITLE2. TEXT3. SUBJECT4. THEME5. INTRODUCTION6. PROPOSITION7. TRANSITIONAL SENTENCE8. DISCUSSION: A. Body/division b. Sub-division9.CONCLUSION10. APPLICATION

The sermon has been likened to a bridge which spans the gulf that separates ignorance from knowledge, indifference from knowledge, unbelief to faith and action from decision. It is the preacher’s business to bridge the gulf by means of his sermon and conduct the hearer safely across . The approach to the bridge on the hearer’s side, we may call the introduction. The body of the sermon or the discussion, forms the main structure of the bridge, with each division as a supporting column. The near side of the bridge is the conclusion and application, by which the hearer conducted to the ground on which the preacher stands.

1. THE TEXT- It is derived from Latin “ Textus” which mean something woven- Scripture passages from which the sermon is taken - May consist of a verse or more.- Thus any part of the Bible selected for exposition is called the text.

The Interpretation of the text The process of ascertaining the mind of the writer. What did the writer mean to convey?- Once this has been discovered, the interpretation will be clear.- One can therefore easily realize how vitally important it is to discover the

true interpretation of the text- A sermon may be homiletically correct , but if the interpretation is wrong

it is not only failure, but becomes a menace to the hearer.

Your Approach to the Text1. Thoroughly digest its words. - Read the text many times , ponder it in our heart, Memorize it. Speak it to to yourself. Become thoroughly familiar with it.2. Determine its language. - Is it to be taken literally or its intended to be figurative.3. Analyze its message. - Separate it into three parts or more to discover how much this verse contains and what it has to teach.4. Investigate the words. - Try to discover what the words were originally meant to convey. - Is there any special significance attached to it. - Did the writer have a special reason for using the word.5. Discover its development. - What line of truth was the writer trying to develop.

Text

6. Consider its context. - Biblical Content – What the preceding verse say and what do the following

verses also say.

- Historical Content – When was this statement written? Do events of that time of writing have specific bearing of what was said?

- Geographic Context- Where was the writer when he wrote these words? Where were the people to whom he wrote? Does their

geographical location have any bearing on what was said? - Total Biblical Context * Each part must be faithfully agree with the whole ( 2Tim.3:16) * It must be interpreted by what the whole revelation of the entire Scripture and our exposition of the text should always agree with what the Bible as a

whole teaches.

In thinking of the interpretation of the text we must distinguish exegesis and exposition:

Exegesis – Refers to the discovery of the materialExposition – Consist of the display of what has been discovered.

Exegesis- comes from the Greek word that means to lead and guideExposition – from Latin word, that means to place out.

Exegesis – draws out the hidden meaning.Exposition – places the meaning out in logical, appropriate & effective order.

Exegesis – is the task of the commentator.Exposition – is the task of the preacher.

Exegesis – is the discover of the material for the sermon.Exposition – is the display of the material in the sermon

2. SUBJECT /TOPIC

-Broad general area of truth that forms the basis for the sermon.

- Main center of attention for the whole passage.- SUBJECT/TOPIC THEMEEx. Lk 18:1 Prayer – Reason why we need to prayMal. 3:10 Tithing - Blessing of Tithing1Cor. 13 Divine Love - Characteristics of Divine Love.

Exercise : Provide the subject 1. Js. 1:24 Trials - Benefit of trial 2. Matt.4:1-11 Temptation - How to overcome temptation 3. Exo. 20:5 Sin - Sin of Idolatry

Purpose of a Subject 1. To define the discussion for the preacher and limit from him.2. It focuses the attention of the hearer on the main idea.3. To keep the hearer and the preacher on track.

3. TITLEIt is an expression of specific nature to be presented in sermon stateda manner may suitable for advertising the sermon.It is not enough to discover the theme of a passage of scripture, drawUp on outline of its main division and prepare a sermon on it.

Some Principles that should guide in it selection:a. One should avoid the fantastical, and the ultra sensational. ex. The man in the moonb. The title should not promise more than can be delivered in the address.c. The title should be designed so as to catch the eye, arouse the curiosity

and awaken the desire of the man in the street to hear a messager on that particular subject.

Method of stating the title:

a. It could be put in the form of an arresting question.Ex. After death – what?Where the dead?Where is heaven?Who is the greatest man alive?What is the world’s greatest sin?

b. It can be stated in the form of common phrases.Ex.Your own businessStop,look,listenExcuse me

c. The title may also be expressed in terms of interesting topics such us:

>God’s dynamite

>The unanswerable question

>Heavenly wedding

d. The title could be suited to some special occasion:

>For Christmas day

>When God came to earth

>The Celestial

4. THE THEME

- It is meant that part of the sermon, which defines the main truth to be expounded from the text

- It is the particular aspect of the subject that is being built with in the scriptural passage.

- It directs the sermon- Is therefore, the most striking truth contained in the text, nolt necessarily

the whole subject matter of the text.- It is a concise statement of the principal truth, which he proposes to

expound in his sermon- The theme is discourse is the them unfolded

Way to obtain a Theme1. Add an interrogative word ( How, why, what, where, when)

Subject ThemeEx. Matt.4:1-11 Temptation How to overcome?Luke 18:1-8 Prayer Why we should pray

2. Add a key word and the possessive of:

ICor. 13 Devine Love Characteristic ofJames 1:2-4 Trials Benefit ofMal.3:10 Tithing Blessing of

3. Add a limiting word

Exo. 20:5 Sin Sin of Idolatry (what kind)I Cor. 13 Love Characteristic of divine love

The choice of the themeThe Text : John 3:16The Theme: The Love God is ocean,- In this theme, the emphasis is on the Love of God, and the outline , he prepares will have this

particular thought in view.

I. It is a Divine Love - GodII. It is a super abounding love - So lovedIII. It is an unmerited Love - The worldIV. It is sacrificial love - That He gave….His SonV. It is an inclusive love - Whosoever believethVI. It is delivering love - Not perishVII.It is bestowing love - Have eternal love

The advantages of stating the themeIt is essential that the speaker should know what he is going to speak about He sould therefore

be prepared, if necessary, to state this theme to his audience, so the both speaker and hearer are

Aware of the subject to be discussed.

5. THE INTRODUCTION- It is meant that part of the sermon, which leads us to discussion and thus

prepares the audience for the main part of sermon, the discussion.- Prepare the mind of the hearers and to catch their attention- The concern of the preacher here is top give an insight of the sermon.

The purpose of it.:a. To awaken the hearer’s interest in the subject that has been chosenb. To enable the speaker to surmount the obstacles that stand in the way of

interest.

Principles of preparing introduction

1. General belief Ex. Man – piling stones with in the crowd’s attention. sits and began to preach.

2. Should be interesting - The first minutes of the sermon are crucial because its

either you will lost or catch the attention of the hearer

3. It should lead to the dominant idea or central thought of the message

Instruments in making introduction

1. Information2. Challenging question3. Quotations4. Cartoon reference5. Personal observation6. Humorous7. Definition8. Comparison

9. Discovery10. An experience11. Dramatic description12. Statement of the problem13. Current events14. Poroverb15. Poem

6. PROPOSITION- The main sermon reduced to one sentence- Simple declarations of the subject, which the preacher proposes to discuss, develop, prove,

explain, illustrate and clarify.

Importance of Proposition

1. It is the foundation of the entire structure of the sermon.2. It clearly indicates the course of the sermon.

Ex. Isa.55:7 “ Let the wicked forsake his ways and the evil man his thoughts.Let him turn to the Lord and he will have mercy on him, and to our God,for he will freely pardon.”Subject: ForgivenessTheme: Aspects of Divine ForgivenessProposition: God forgives Sinner

Principles in Making Proposition

1. Should contain one main idea2. generally be expressed in the form of the timeless truth stated clearly

and firmly.3. Should be stated as concisely possible.4. Should be connected to the main body of the discourse

Two kind of Proposition:

1. Declarative - Declaring and asserting truth. Ex. God pardons sin2. Hortatory - proposition of obligation Ex. You must give your tithes

7. TRANSITIONAL SENTENCEThe point may be major or minor but between these points there needs to be a word or phrase – even a brief paragraph –Which makes a smooth flow from one topic or concept to another.

We are now ready to construct a “rhetorical” bridge between the core of the sermon (proposition) and the development of the sermon (body).

This rhetorical bridge is a transitional sentence which gathers that which had preceded it in the sermon and makes the logical transition

to that which is to follow:The preacher looks at the proposition(the theme in sentence form) which he has just established anddetermines which of the following six questions this sermon should answer for the listener:

a. How can I? d. Where should I?b. Why should I? e. Where can I?c. When should I? f. Why is it?

The interrogative or interrogative substitute is followed in transitional sentence by a keywordThis keyword is always in plural noun which will characterize the main points of the message.

Ex. Proposition: A nation can become prosperousThe formulated question and answer do not need to appear on the finished outline.a. How can nation become prosperousb. By obeying God’s commandsTRANSITIONAL: a nation can become prosperous by obeying the commands of God as set forth in Deut.6:1-25

8. DISCUSSIONIt is meant that part of the sermon which presents the truth, contained in the text and

the theme.

- It is therefore the most important part of the sermon- It is for which the text,the theme, the introduction and the conclusion exists- The preacher maybe likened to a builder and his sermon to the building he wishes

to erect in the hearer’s mind.

* For the building he need definite plan * His business, in the sermon, is to workout his plan in the construction of the

building. * A foundation must first be laid and then, proceeding in orderly sequence, the

preacher builds until the structure is complete.

A. DivisionThe main section of the orderly discourse

The necessity for division in the discussion:• For the building demands the 3 fold division of foundation, superstructure and roof, so the

discussion must have a definite order.

Nature itself can teach us in this matter. I Cor. 11:14

Time has three (3) distinct divisions:

a. Past b. Present c. Future

Each day has its parts:a. Dawn d. Afternoonb. Morning e. Eveningc. Noon d. Night

Life also can be classified in many division

a. Babyhood e. Middle ageb. Childhood f. Old agec. Youthd. Manhood

The purpose of these division:This divisions of the sermon serve the same purpose as the skeleton of the human body

3- fold purpose of division:a. They keep the speaker to his theme, and thus prevent him from wandering into the

field of fancy; or generalizing, by the hour, from Genesis to Revelation.b. They tend to retain the attention of the audience, and make plain the logical process of the preacher’s train thought.c. They help the memory.

Some rules governing the forming of these division:

a. Each division should be clear and distinct from the other divisions.b. The sermon plan must posses 3 essential qualification. - It must have: order, movement , progress

Value of Division:

A. To the Preacher

1. Promotes clarity of thought 2. Promotes unity of thought 3. Assist the preacher to the proper treatment of the subject 4. Enable the preacher to remember the main points of the sermon.

B. To the Hearer 1. Division make the main point of the sermon clear to the congregation. 2. Assist the memory in recalling the main features of the sermon

Principle in preparing Divisions:

1. The main divisions should grow out of the proposition with each division contributing to the development of the proposition.

- Do not overlap division2. The main division should be arranged in progression form.3. The main division should completely develop the proposition4. The main should not less than two and not more than five.Example::Title : The Greatest ShepherdText: Psalm 23:1Theme: Facts concerning the Lord as the Greatest ShepherdSubject: The ShepherdProposition: The Lord is the greatest ShepherdIntroduction: Maybe illustration,quotation,storiesTransitional Sentence:

Divisions:

I. Divine - “The Lord”II. Present - “is”III. Personal - “my” and “I”IV. Sufficient - “ I have everything need”.

Example : John 3:16I. God - The greatest loverII. So loved - Greatest actIII. The world - The Greatest objectIV. That He gave - The Greatest expressionV. His only begotten son - Greatest giftVI. That whosoever - Greatest opportunityVII. Believes in Him - Greatest simplicityVIII. Should not perish - Greatest assuranceIX. But everlasting life - Greatest possession

Example: Division (near text)

Text: I John 2:15 -19Subject: Not Having the WorldTheme: Reasons why we should not love the world Intro. Proposition: We must not love the Lord I. God the Father forbids us. II. It is impossible to love the world and God at the same time III. The world, and for all which it stands are passing away.

Text: Rom. 1:16Subject: The Gospel of ChristTheme : Facts about the Gospel of ChristInto.Prop.I. The Source of the GospelII. The Subject of the GospelIII. The Sufficiency of the Gospel

B. Sub- Division (Sub-points)Principles in Preparing:1. The sub- divisions are derived from their perspective main division and should be in a logical development.2. Sub-divisions should be a parallel structure.3. Limited in number.Ex. Title: The Greatest Shepherd Text: Psalm 23:1 Theme: Facts concerning the Lord as the Greatest Shepherd Subject: The Shepherd Division: I- The Shepherd’s Shepherd a. Divine - “The Lord” There must be an understanding to the sub-point b. Present - “is” c. Personal - “My” II- The Sheep’s Provision a. Guidance b. Protection c. Comport

C. Rhetorical Process- Discussion in the sermon- Process used in elaborating your sermon.

Qualities of Discussion: 1. Unity 2. Proportion 3. Progression 4. Brevity 5. Clarity 6. vitality – something that quickens interest * Never use words, which are unnecessary, unethical

Sources of Discussion:A. BibleB. Other forms of literature a. Commentaries e. Archeology h. current events b. devotional books d. Christian’s biographies c. Dictionaries f. Science book d. Books on people and customs g. Medical bookC. ExperienceD. ObservationE. Imagination

I. Explanation- One of the most important feature in the sermona. Text (explain) –maybe a line of suggestion or your main verse• Content - decontextualize• Correlate - with other scriptures – parallel scripture• Application through the laws of grammar - right words - finding the etymology (root word) - quote from other translation - study the tenses• Historical and cultural background

II. Argumentation - Logical reasoning - Forceful means of expanding the sermon - Presentation of evidences through methodical reasoning Ex. Christ resurrection ( prove it by logical reasoning)

Methods of Argumentation 1. Use of Srcipture – “ Thus saith the Lord” “It is written” 2. Reasoning (logical) Ex. Joshua 24:15 Mat.6:30 3. By means of testimony 4. Statistic

III. Quotations 1. Scripture text 2. Saying (daily bread) 3. Proverbs 4. Statement from authoritative sourcesIV. Illustrations - It is a means of throwing light upon a sermon by the use of example. - Windows of the sermonEx. Parables , figure of speech, story, allegory

Illustration are not to be explained because they are the one’s to explain and illustrates a truth from an idea.Example of Illustration: 1. Sacrifice – Living sacrifice (contribution versus sacrifice) - Chess – queen instead of pone

Principles to be observed:

a. Use apt. illustration appropriate - use it on the right timeb. Use illustration that are credible (news,experience) - truthful and factual - accurate - don’t change details if it is true to lifec. Do not read illustrationd. Do not explain illustratione. Use brief illustrationf. Discriminate or segregate illustration - Don’t use dirty illustration - Don’t use irrelevant illustration

v.ApplicationTruth is brought here to bear directly and personally upon individuals in order to persuade. - Must be specific not general - One of the most important elements of the sermon. - This process should always be present in the sermon.

Pre requisite to effective application 1. The preacher should be a man that lives closely to God. 2. The preacher must be well educated – A man of the word 2Tim.2:15 3. The preacher should have an understanding of human nature. -sensitive discernment of their needs. 4. The preacher must be ion complete dependence upon the working of the Holy Spirit. Principle of Making the truth relevant 1. Relate the sermon to basic human needs and problems Ex. Gen. 45:1-5 Theme: Forgiveness and the blessing it brings Application: God blessed Joseph because of his forgiving attitude Do you want that those pain in you have now will turned unto blessing? ( naturally, they’ll positively response) - forgive

2. Make the application specific

One of the best techniques in addressing ideas to the hearer is the use of a question and the use of the right term

Example a. have you been wronged by a brother/sister? b. Do your behaviour proves that you are really a Christians? 3. Are you still struggling on things not so important? 4. Relate the truth to the times.

9. CONCLUSION- The climax of the whole sermon in which the preacher’s one constant aim reaches his goal in the form of a

forceful impression- Never leave the sermon “hanging” in the air- At the end of your sermon, the hearers must know what to do in response to the message and by

concluding you are to lead your hearers to the way wherein they will do something out of it.

Forms of Conclusion1. Recapitulation – “ as I have presented to you the two blessings….”2. Illustration - Isa. 45: 22- Brazen Serpent3. Application - It is in forgiving that we are forgive, we must then forgive our offenses

Principles in Making Conclusion

1. Brief2. Word should be simple and easy to understand/ no high sounding word.3. Carefully and thoughtfully chosen: a. strong, vivid reproduction of the leading thought of the sermon b. quotation of the text c. quotation from another verse. d. quotation from a poem/proverb/hymn e. forceful challenge4. Should be expressed in an outline form of a few brief sentences of phrases..

Some suggestions regarding it:a. If short be shortb. It should be varied - A hymn - A verse - A solemn incident

Modes of Delivery

I. Reading – Probably all will agree that a good sermon read from manuscript is better than a poor sermon preached extemporaneously. Doubtless all will also agree that a good sermon preached, is better than a good sermon read, or recited.

A. The advantages: 1. It necessitates the writing out the entire sermon. This is a splendid preparation for two reasons: i. It discipline the mind and compels the preacher to express himself clearly and fully on

his subject matter. ii. It develops his ability as a wri.ter, which is no mean accomplishment. 2. There are occasions when the reading of a sermon is essential A. It is particularly useful when giving a radio address . Reason: i. The necessary time limit, which must be meticulously observed, and then this is a matter of seconds.

ii. The great need to make this precious time count to the best advantage.

iii. The absence of a visible audience eliminates a great deal of the inspiration that a seen audience supplies

B. Writing is especially needful when giving some particular definition, or of

C. Clarifying some mooted question which calls for an exact statement, or making some fine distinction on which a great deal depends

D. It would be a good thing for many preacher to write out his sermon, for it would enable him to sympathize with the audience that will have to listen to it.

Note: many famous preachers have adopted this method.

B. The Disadvantages: 1. Artificiality – it tends to make preaching a mechanical process. 2. Limitation - The reading of a sermon make no provision for the fresh light that often comes

at the moment speaking 3. Failure to look at the audience - the reading of a sermon keeps the preacher’s eyes on his

hearer, and this is a fatal defect in any address.

II. Recitation – By this meant the memorization of one’s written manuscript and reciting of it. Word for word, before an audience.

1. The advantages of it. a. It aids greatly in developing memory. b. Recitation is a most useful thing when making an exact statement regarding some

misunderstood doctrine, truth, before a discriminating audience c. It is needed for the correct quotation of verses from the Bible .

2. The disadvantages of it.

a. Artificiality – the audience is treated to a poliushed address, in perfect English, with well rounded periods, and even oratorical flights: but some how there is an appreciable lack that only spontaneitly of thought and expression can give.

b. Limitation – it leaves no room for the inspiration of the moment, or the Spirit’s leading for the particular audience.

III. Exemporaneous – It to speak without preparation, but it also includes the expression of thoughts that have been the subject of much careful preparation.

1.The advantages of it a. The speaker can accustom himself to think more rapidly and with less dependence on

external helps. b. The preacher can look at his audience.

2. The disadvantages of it. a. The temptation to neglect prayerful and careful preparation. b. It tends to prevent the excellent habit of writing.

10. The PreacherEffective preaching is largely the product of two factors, one divine and the other human. Both

are necessary –” for without man, God will not, without God man cannot.”Illustration: Acts 10:1-5 Why that the angel told Cornelius to send for Peter and not himself preached to

Cornelius?• The privilege in sharing or proclaiming the good news to humanity was given to men.• It is the human aspect with, which are dealing primarily in these studies. A. Personality Guidelines An elderly once asked by the group of young ministers: “With regard to human aspect of

preaching, what is the most important factor?” His immediate reply was “ “Personality” Preaching involves communicating divine truth though human personality is

important. The following are simple Guidelines a. Be yourself – be relaxed, natural, and unaffected. Tension creates nervousness. Under tension, memory does not function. Speech

does not flow fluently. Your nervousness will communicated to the audience and they too will feel tense.

b. Don’t copy others –God chose you because He wants to use you. You have some special features peculiar to you alone and

God has a purpose for themTo do so would be like David trying to wear Saul’ armor. It just did not fit him and would

have been more hindrance than that help.(I Sam. 17:38,39)- If you’re trying to copy someone, your listeners will quickly become aware of this- They will realize that your preaching is not sincere or genuine.C. Be true to yourself – Integrity and honesty are essential for preacher. You are channeling of

God a mouthpiece that he might speak to mankind through you.D. Be a clean Vessel – if not, it is unlikely that your hearers will rise higher than you. - if your life is polluted you will pollute your hearers. - if there is bitterness in your spirit, you will communicate it to your hearersE. Be Sincere - Sincerity means to be free from pretense or deciet. - It means to be the same person in reality as you are in appearance.- Do not try to appear in public what you are in private- God is certainly unimpressed by such false image and people are not fooled by it for very

long time.F. Have a clear purpose and objective – the personality shaped and developed to that end.G.. Be Whole hearted – nothing worthwhile is ever achieved by half – hearted people. Nothing of

value is obtained without cost.

Personal Involvement in Preaching1. Naturalness – God wants to use your personality. Do not overly critical of yourself.

Accept yourself because God has accepted you. No one can be like you.2. Originality – Let your message and the manner in which you present, it be your

own product. God has made us different from one another.3. Simplicity- Don’t try to overly complicated,. You don’t have to impress people.4. You are the minister, not to impress them . There is extremely attractive in

simplicity.5. Attractiveness – It is not physical appearance but in character.6. Spontaneity – means that things happen easily without being forced. – Don’t let

yourself be bound and restricted7. Adaptability – flexibility to many different circumstances – easily adapts - in every gathering you preach in will be different in some way from others8. Preach with power and authority. - Do not fear be bold and courageous . As long as you’re standing for the glory of God,

He will always be with you.

Vital equipment/tools:

a. Vision – a concept of what his ministry can achieved in God - must be a definite and a ultimate goal.b. Vocabulary – composed of words and with which he is familiar. - the more words he knows and understands, the more fluent and espressive

he can be. - Words are to the preacher; brush and paint to the artist. A preacher can

paint vivid pictures with words.c. Voice – the greatest asset of a preacher. You should always be aware of your voice

and seek to improve you use of it.

Principles of Public speaking:

1. Breathing – Hold it and then breathe out slowly. Control expiration. Deeply right to bottom of your lungs.

2. Articulation – It is the arty of uttering speech clearly- Pronounce words well.3. Inflection – Has do with the pitch of your voice. Make variation of the tone of your voice4. Speed of delivery – vary speed in speech. The same rate will be boring.5. Volume- Varying volume of voice is important because it can give added emphasis to some

point you make

6. Pausing- Don’t race through message. Pause can also add emphasis to some point you make.

7. Repetition – A certain amount of repetition can be good for emphasizing points. But don’t repeat too much.

8. Dressing – dress up appropriately.9. Stand properly – Facing your audience . It will engender a feeling of quiet confidence.10.Learn to move naturally- Your body conveys a message as well as your voice conduct yourself

while speaking. - You can make emphasis through your hands but all hands movements should be

appropriate to what you are emphasizing.11. Maintain eye contact with your hearers – your eyes conveys message too. Don’t stare into

space or above the heads of your listeners. Let glance rove around the congregation, so that everyone feels that you are speaking to them.

12. Consider facial expressions – the look of your face conveys a message eloquently.

Conclusion: Never despised those skills you have but don’t depend on them either. Ultimately, only

God can accompany what you’re seeking to attain through your preaching.

1. THE TEXTUAL SERMON2. THE TOPICAL SERMON3. THE TYPICAL SERMON4. BIOGRAPHICAL SERMON5. THE EXPOSITORY SERMON6. ANALYTICAL SERMON7. ANALOGICAL SERMON8. PERSONAL TESTIMONY SERMON9. THE HISTORICAL SERMON

The Textual Sermon

This style is usually based on one relatively short portion of scripture.(It is interested in the whole tree. Divide the message into three parts, according to the three major parts of the tree : the leaves, trunk and roots). In fact, as the name suggest, it usually concentrates on one scripture text. It involves choosing an appropriate statement of scripture. Then you investigate it, analyze it and discover all the truth in an orderly and progressive manner that is easy for the hearer’s to assimilate.

Textual Sermon ExampleTitle: The Gospel in seven wordsText: Eph. 2:8 By grace are ye saved through faithTheme: God salvation, which originates in his infinite grace,

5 Main divisions:

I By grace II. Are III. Ye IV. Saved V. Through faith

Let us look at them closer

Let us look at them closer

I. By grace -This surely indicates the source of salvation

II. Are - This denotes the present certainty of salvation

III. Ye - This defines the object of salvation

IV. Saved - This opens up the subject of the content of salvation

V. Through faith - This surely points out the medium by which this salvation is received.

Now let us take the 5 points one by one and enlarge

I. The source of salvation : By grace

1. Its definition ( What is grace?)

2.Its origin – I Peter 5:10 (Where did it originate or come from)

3.Its manifestation ( Through did it come?) – John 1:17; 2 Cor.8:9

II. The certainty of this salvation: “Are”

1.It is a present salvation: Are saved not are going to be saved.

2. It is an assured salvation : “Are” – It is not hope to be, or might perhaps but are saved

3.It is a contrasted salvation : ‘Are”

III. The object of this salvation. ‘Ye”

- Whom are the ye spoken of? – Eph.2:1-3

- They were at one time: 1. Dead in sins – v.1 2. Depraved through sin – v.2a 3. Deluded by satan – v.2c 4. Disobedient to God – v.2c 5. Defiled by sin – v.3a 6. Darkened in mind – v.3b 7. Doomed because of sin – v.3c

IV- The content of this salvation: Saved

This word indicates a 3 –fold deliverance of the believer

1. From sin’s penalty – John 5:24 2. From sin’s power 3. From sin’s presence at His coming – Rev. 21:27

V – The medium of this salvation: Through faith 1. Faith’s definition – What is faith? 2. Faith’s object –Christ 3. Faith’s result – the salvation of the believer

THE TOPICAL SERMONThis type of sermon consist of choosing a certain subject, or topic and then

searching through all the scriptures to discovers what light can be thrown on the on the subject under consideration ( It takes a major part of the tree as the subject of discussion and dismisses the rest of the tree. Subject : the leaves, then discuss all kinds of leaves.)

For example, he may take the subject of justification.His aims would be, firstly, to discover everything the Bible has to say on this enthralling subject

Then arrange all the scripture references and thought he gets into an orderly format. Then develops his theme as fully as possible. The objective is to tell his audience everything they should know on this important subject.

Sample : Topical Sermon Title: Redemption Text: Romans 3:19-31 Introduction: Redemption. I. Its meaning : 1. To buy back 2. To pay ransom or deliver. (Exo.13:13) II. Its necessity: 1. Man is sold under sin.( Rom.7:14, Isa.52:3) 2. He is the slave of sin.(Rom.6:16. John 8:34) 3. He is condemned through sin.(Jn.3:18; Rom.3:19) 4. He is helpless to deliver himself from sin(Rom.7:18-19)

III The accomplisher - Christ

The Redeemer must possess at least four qualifications according to Scriptures.

1. He must have the will to redeem.( LK.4:18;Mark 10:45)

2. He must have the right to redeem.(Lev.25:48;Ruth 2:20) 3. He must have the power to redeem.(Heb.7:26;lk.5:24) 4. He must have the price to redeem .(Heb.9:22;Lev.17:11)

IV Its condition

1. Faith in the fact of His redemptive work .Rom. 3:24,25 2. Acceptance of the Redeemer as your own Saviour ( Jn.1:12) 3. Acknowledgement of the redeemer’s ownership and Lordship ( Rom. 10:9-10)

V. Its Result.

1. Freedom from sin’s slavery. Gal.3:13;Jn.8:362. Forgiveness of sins. Eph.1:7;2Jn.1:93. Justification before God. Rom.3:24; 5:14. Peace with God. Col.1:20; Roman 5:15. Assurance from God. Lk. 1:77; IJn. 5:136. Godliness of walk with God. Titus 2:147. Heaven with God for eternity

THE TYPICAL SERMON

This is the art of uncovering and communicating truth, which is hidden beneath the surface of the various types in the Bible

A.Type is a person, object, event which is prophetically symbolic of someone or something yet to come.

Ex. – The Passover Lamb in Exodus is a type of Christ.

Ever detail of that paschal lamb spoke prophetically of the redemptive role Christ would fulfill as the Lamb of God.

BIOGRAPHICAL SERMONIs a life story of a person.Therefore this method involves the studyof the lives the many characters we encounter in the Bible.Choose a particular person. Read every reference to that personThat occurs in the Bible. Make notes of every thought that comes to mind.Begin to assemble those thoughts into chronological order –the orderIn which they occurred. - Study the birth of the person.- Consider the circumstances of his upbringing.- Focus upon the dealing of God in his life.- How did he react to God’s dealing?- What did you learn from it?- If he were success in life, what made him successful?- If his life ended in failure, where did he go wrong?- What can we learn from his life?

Biographical Sermon SampleTITLE: The Life Of EnochTEXT. Gen.5:18,21-24, Heb. 11:5; Jude 14 INTRODUCTION Though Enoch is one of the best known characters of Scripture, yet his biography is limited to four

verses in the Old Testament and three in the New Testament . Compare this with the ponderous times that describe the lives

of the worldly great. I. His birth Gen. 5:18 He was the seventh from Adam and was born 622 years after the fall. He was therefore

contemporaneous with Adam for over 300 years . Thus he heard all about sin’s entrance, its judgment and God’s provision

of salvation from its penalty. II. His conversion. Gen. 5:22 1. The circumstances. Job.33:14-24 2. The result He walked with God a. His previous walk was similar to that described in Eph.2:2 b. His present walk . Eph. 2:10; 4;1-3

III. His walk or manner of life

1. The implication of this walk. Walking with God was no easier than now, and it implies at least three things .

Matt. 7:13-14 a. Reconciliation - Romans 5:11 b. Harmony - Amos 3:3, I John 1:7 ; Deut 23:14 c. Continuance 300 years (cp.John 8:31)

2. The description of his walk. Titus 2:14 a. He walked with God before his family in the home. Gen. 5:22 b. He walked with God before the world. Jude 14 c. He walked with God in his own soul. Heb. 11:5; Phil. 3:8

IV. His Testimony He pleased God. Heb. 11:5,6 1. By his faith. Heb.11:5-6 2. By his life. Col.1:10; I Tim. 6:11 3. By his witness to the world. Jude 14; Matt. 10:32

V. His prophecy. Jude 14-15

1. His denunciation against false teachers.2. His proclamation “ The Lord cometh”.Here is the first prophecy of Christ’s 2nd coming.3. His condemnation. Verse 15.The absolute certainty of future judgment to be visited on. a. The ungodly deeds. b. The ungodly words. c. Of ungodly sinners.VI. His translation. Gen. 5:24; Heb.11:5 1. The translation. Taken up into God’s presence without dying 2. The type. The translation of the church ( I Thes. 4:13-18)

The Expository SermonBy this method, we endeavor to expound the meaning and truth contained in a particular Passage of scripture ( We study not only the roots, trunk, and leaves of the tree, we alsoConsider its branches , soil, climate, inner ring system, distinctive features , life history and relation to other trees and vegetation around it , the uses to which we can put this tree, how to and reproduce this tree and others like it not only here but in other parts of theworld.You ma take a book of the Bible and explain the meaning of it chapter by chapter.This may develop into a series of Bible studies that weeks or months to complete.

SAMPLE EXPOSITORY SERMON.

TITLE: God’s righteous salvationTEXT: Romans 10: 1-17THEME: God’s salvation based on perfect righteousness, is available to all through faith in Christ as savior , and acknowledgement Him as Lord.

I. Paul’s passion towards. Verse 1

1. His passion. Romans 9:1-3;I Cor. 9:22 2. His plea. Isa. 64:7; 27:5

II. Israel’s ignorance of it. Verse 2

Four fatal ignorance of it. Verse 2-3

1. Zeal without knowledge verse 2

2. Ignorance of God’s provision . Verse 3 3. Eagerness to establish their own righteousness. Verse 3. 4. Refusal to submit to God’s righteousness verse 3.

III. Christ is the provider of it. Verse 4.

1. He came to fulfill the law. Matt. 5:172. He lived to magnify it. Isa. 42:213. He took the place of those who had come short of it. Rom.3:23, Isa. 53:5-64. He endured the full penalty of God’s righteous judgment in our stead. Gal. 3:135. Thus the claims of the law having been satisfied, righteousness, apart from the law, has

been provided. Verse 4; Rom. 3:20,21

IV.The scriptures contain the revelation of it. Verse 5-8

1. The righteousness, which is of the law, is based on perfect obedience to its demands. V.5;Gal. 3:10,11

2. The righteousness, which is of faith. Verse 6. a. Bought by Christ. V. 6-7 b. Bought near through the gospel. V.8

V. Faith is the condition of it. V.9-10

1. There must be a heart admission of the truth of the gospel2. There must be a heart reception of Christ as savior.

3. There must be a heart submission to the Lordship of Christ.

VI. Confession is the evidence of it. verse 11-12 1. This confession is scriptural . V. 11 2. It is essential . Matt. 10:32.33 3. It is evidential. II Cor. 4:13; Mt. 13:34

V. Salvation is the result ofr it. V. 13 – saved. 1. God’s rich provision. V. 12 “rich” cp. James 1:17, Eph. 1:3, Phil.4:19 2. God’s great invitation. “ whosoever” Jews or Gentile.

3. God’s wondrous salvation. “shall be saved.”

a. Saved from what ? Hell – Job. 33:24 b. Saved to what? Holiness of life. Rom.6:18 c. Saved for what ? The glory of Christ and service for Him. IITim. 1:121; Luke 1:74-75

VII.Preaching is the means of it. V.14-171. There must be a preacher. V.142. The preacher must be sent . V.153. The preacher must be preaching the gospel.v.154. Those to whom he is sent must hear v.14.5. Those who hear must believe6. Those who belive must call. V.14.7. Those who call are saved.v.138. Those who are saved confess Christ as Lord of their lives.v.9,10

Conclusion. V.17. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God .

The Historical incident Sermon

In this type of sermon, a Bible incident is taken as the subject, and the spiritual lessons it contains applied as the story is unfolded. It is thus allied to the expositor method, in that the whole passage containing the incident is taken, and its spiritual meaning expounded and applied.

Sample: Historical

TITLE: The ten lepersTEXT: Luke 17: 11-19I. Their condition – verse 11-12 Typical of the unsaved. 1. Unclean. Lev.13:45; Isa.64:6. Psa. 14:2-3,Job. 15:14-16. Isa. 6:5 2. A far off. Eph. 2:13; Isa.59:2;Luke 18:13; Rev.18:10;Luke 16:23 3. Without hope. John 3:18;Jer. 17:9; Rom. 5:6

II.Their cry. Verse 13. 1. In the spirit earnest. ”lifted up”. Jer.29:13; Isa.55:6; Rom.10:13. 2. In the right attitude: humble, “mercy” . Micah 7:7;18:19 3. To right Person. “ Jesus” Matt.1:21; Acts 4:12. Jn.14:6 4. At the right time. While Christ was present. Prov.27:1;Isa.55:6

III. The cure. Verse 14.1. The word given, “go” cp. Rom. 10:6-9 “come” cp. Matt.11:28 “look” cp. Isa.45:22 “hear” cp. Jn.5:24 “receive” Jn. 1:12

2. The word obeyed- the obedience of faith: Rom.16:26;6:17; Heb.4:23. The cleansing experienced. Note it was “as they went” they were cleansed.

Jn.6:47 John 5:13

IV. The thankful one. V.15-19 His gratitude was expressed by:1. His turning back from the types and shadows of law to the Antitype Himself. Mat. 8:4; Gal.4:9,2. His hearty giving of thanks, verse 6. by this the glorified God. Psa.50:233. His humility “at his feet” . Luke 7:384. His worship, “oh his face” Jn. 4:23;24, Heb. 10:19-22

Analytical SermonThis type of sermon relates to the detailed analyzing of a subject in order to extract

the greatest amount of truth, you can then teach the underlying principles involved

Analogical SermonMuch of the Bible is written in the form of analogy. It teaches truth from Parallel case. The writers often use a natural subject from which to Teach a spiritual truth contained in an analogy.

The personal testimony SermonIt meant the telling of one’s own personal experience of God’s saving grace. It involves

a description of the circumtances surrounding it, the experience in appropriating it and the effects resulting from it.