Sun 12 January 2014 Introduction Lecture 9: How to Construct a Textual Sermon Lecture 10: How to Construct an Expository Sermon (Cont’d)

The Parts of a Sermon The Title The Introduction The Proposition The Interrogative Sentence The Transitional Sentence

The Parts of a Sermon The Main Points The Sub Points The Transitional Sentences The Conclusion

Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose your text or subject Through prayer Preaching series Text or subject is given Calendar Event, etc.

Developing a Sermon Step 2: I. Let the text speak to you… Through prayer By applying sound principles of interpretation

Developing a Sermon Step 2: I. Let the text speak to you Through prayer By applying sound principles of interpretation II. Discover the subject and the theme Read the text until the subject is obvious Look for a word that is repeated

Developing a Sermon Example 1: Matthew 28:16-20 16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Developing a Sermon The subject for Matthew 28:16-20 would be: Missions Great Commission Discipleship Subject would not be: Money Prayer

Example 2: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Developing a Sermon Example 2: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 6If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 7And our hope for you is firm because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.

Example 2: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Developing a Sermon Example 2: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 5For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. 6If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. 7And our hope for you is firm because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.

Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose a text or subject Step 2: Let the text speak to you Step 3: Develop main points

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Two main points: I. People can be comforted by God (v. 3-5) II. People can be comforted by others (v. 4)

Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose a text or subject Step 2: Let the text speak to you Step 3: Develop main points Step 4: Develop sub points

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 I. People can be comforted by God (v. 3-5) A. Define comfort: B. What is the suffering of Christ? C. Comfort comes from the Father through the Son D. Illustration E. Application II. People can be comforted by others (v. 4)

Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose a text or subject Step 2: Let the text speak to you Step 3: Develop main points Step 4: Develop sub-points Step 5: Write the proposition

Developing a Sermon The Proposition The Theme Sentence The Big Idea: A summary statement of the entire sermon. A declarative sentence. An eternal truth. In times of trials people can be comforted.

Examples: (Dr William M Clow.) “In the storms of your life , your Saviour is present to help you.” “If you really believe you are going to heaven, then that belief ought to make a difference in your life.” How does the cross, with its message of forgiveness and healing, affect the memory of sin?

Examples (cont’d) “What think ye of Christ?” Le us go to those who knew Christ, and ask what they thought of Him. - Dwight L Moody. What does it do for our prayers to conclude them with the words “through Jesus Christ our Lord.”? Dr Ralph W. Sockman

Examples (cont’d) Here, then, are four reasons why people go to church. Dr Leslie Weatherhead Habakkuk, from his vantage point near to the heart of God, gains new insights for the warning of the wicked and the encouragement of the righteous. Dr Charles W Koller.

Examples (cont’d) That brings us to the vital issue. How does faith overcome doubt? Dr Harry Emerson Fosdick

Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose a text or subject Step 2: Let the text speak to you Step 3: Develop main points Step 4: Develop sub points Step 5: Write the proposition Step 6: Write the interrogative sentence

The Interrogative Sentence I have six friends who taught me all I need to know. There names are: Who? When? Where? Why? What? & How?

Developing a Sermon The Interrogative is: A question. A question that flows naturally out of the proposition. A question that is answered by the main points in the sermon. Proposition: In times of trials people can be comforted. Interrogative: Who comforts people?

Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose a text or subject Step 2: Let the text speak to you Step 3: Develop main points Step 4: Develop sub points Step 5: Write the proposition Step 6: Write the interrogative sentence Step 7: Write the transitional sentence

Developing a Sermon The Transitional Sentence: Interrogative: Creates a link between the interrogative and the main points Uses a keyword Does not answer the interrogative. Interrogative: Who comforts people? Transitional: People can be comforted by the following individuals.

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Proposition: In times of trials you can be comforted. Interrogative: Who can comfort you? Transitional: You can be comforted by the following individuals. I. You can be comforted by God (v.3-5) II. You can be comforted by other people (v.4)

Developing a Sermon Step 8: Write the conclusion.

Developing a Sermon The Conclusion is: Related to the sermon. Brief. Challenges the hearers to make a decision or commitment. Perhaps you are going through a hard time. Maybe you have faced the loss of a loved one. You may have lost a job or encountered some other tragedy. Know that God wants to comfort you. Maybe you have been in situations where you were comforted by God or by other people. God may call on you to comfort others. Altar call.

Developing a Sermon Step 8: Write the conclusion. Step 9: Write the introduction

Developing a Sermon The Introduction: Gets the attention of the people. Is brief. Introduces the theme of the sermon. The plane left the Brussels airport on time. It made its landing in London and took off again to continue its travel to New York. But the passengers would never arrive. As the plane flew over Lockerbie a bomb exploded killing all crew and passengers. Many families and individuals went through hard times and were in need of comfort.

Developing a Sermon The Title: Troubled? Find Comfort Here. Is interesting Relates to the subject of the sermon. Troubled? Find Comfort Here.

Varieties of Expository Sermons Doctrinal Expository Sermons… Ethical Expository Sermons… Inferential Expository Sermons… Biographical Expository Sermons… Propositional Expository Sermons…

Methods of Elaboration Verbal Elaboration consists of defining the words of the text or f explaining the idioms and syntax of the grammar. Contextual Elaboration uses portions of the context to throw light on the text. Historical Elaboration relates historical events or conditions pertaining to the people addressed, or to the author

Methods of Elaborations Quotation of parallel passages from another part of the Scriptures strengthen or make more lucid a meagre statement made in the text under consideration. Illustrations from the Bible, experience, or modern life, etc make the sermon both clear and interesting. Application seeks to influence men’s lives and decisions by divine truth.

Stages in the Preparation of a Sermon NB: Not all preachers follow the same order Select an appropriate passage of Scripture for a text. Read the text through carefully several times… Brainstorm explanations, proofs, illustrations, applications; write them down. Consult a good exegetical commentary.

Stages in the Preparation of a Sermon Examine the material until one theme stands out above the rest, or until one theme is detected which is common to all or most of the thoughts. Eliminate all material which does not relate to the chosen theme in some special way. Arrange the remaining material in an outline of main divisions and subdivisions

Stages in the Preparation of a Sermon Arrange the remaining material in an outline of main divisions and subdivisions… Prepare an introduction and conclusion for the sermon. Invent a name for the sermon which may or may not be the same as the theme. Study the outline until it can be delivered without the use of notes.

Assignment Review… Read Write Do Today’s Presentation Course Notes Kerr Write Notes Quotations Do Breathing Exercises Speech Exercises

Seventh-day Adventists Rebuilding the Walls: Rebuilding People; Restoring Relationships; Inspiring Excellence. (Ephesians 4:1-13)