1. The process of taking the results of our bible
The process of taking the results of our bible study (exegesis) and developing it in the form of biblical messages (sermon) to communicate to others
The Art of Preaching
Exegesis- The process of carefully studying and analyzing the text to determine its original meaning [another way of describing basic bible study methods]
Hermeneutics- The rules of interpretation applied to the text of scripture during bible study

2. SYSTEMATIC STUDY
It means an orderly , logical procedure or approach for studying the bible to determine it’s meaning & apply it’s truth
Is concerned with both with proper steps to use and the order in which those steps are followed

3. What systematic study is
It is only a means (process) we used to achieve a goal: to know, obey & teach God’s word.
Our study is always with a view to apply and share the truth discovered
Our study is always first centered in the text itself (what does the scripture say?)
Our study is independent & inductive i.e. we seek to see the truth of scripture, not imposed on scripture what we believe to be true or read into the scripture what is not there.

4. PROCEDURE OF SYSTEMATIC BIBLE STUDY
Our systematic study procedure is a process w/c seeks to draw principles of truth from the words of scripture.

5. HOW TO SELECT A THEME?
A sermon needs a theme for the same reason that a building needs a blueprint.
A theme less sermon is like a flood w/c spreads in every direction.
A sermon with a theme is like a river flowing w/in its banks in a certain direction.
a train cannot go anywhere no matter how much power the engine has, unless it stays in the track; a sermon may make a great display of steam but it does not reach home unless it follows its theme.
The choice of a worthy theme is a very large step toward successful sermon construction.

6. 2 KINDS OF THEME 1. Rhetorical theme– is a Subject with its modifiers.
Ex. “The Blessings of God’s People.”
“The Perils of Life’s Journey”
“The Sinner’s Need of Repentance”
2. Logical Theme- consists of Subject & Predicate.
Ex. “Faith in Christ is the only Means to Salvation”
“Happiness is not found in Possessions only”
“Why is Faith in Christ necessary to Salvation”

7. QUALITIES OF A GOOD THEME
Comprehensive- the theme should express the whole aim of the sermon.
Biblical – the good propositions should be biblical, otherwise its elaboration could hardly be called a sermon.
Dynamic- It stirs the hearers minds thinking in a certain direction.
Specific- people are not intensely interested in general subject “faith” but many are interested in ‘faith that overcome the world”

8. HOW TO CHOSE A TEXT?
If it is the business of the preacher to preach the gospel, if the gospel is found in the bible, if the bible is the divinely inspired revelation, then a sermon ought to be based on a text.
If it is important that men know the bible thoroughly then the preacher must used every opportunity to quote, teach and honor the Scripture

9. Rules in Selecting a Text
Select a real text. A real text is one w/c is a complete statement, precept, or narrative used w/ the sense intended by the author. Text w/c are isolated from the context and accommodated to an application foreign to the purpose of the author are not proper text. Ex. “let us do evil that good may come” is a sentence from the bible, but when isolated from the context it is contrary to the teaching of the sacred author, &, as such, is not scripture.

10. Rules in Selecting a Text
2. Select the great doctrinal & ethical texts of the bible. Do not fear that these have been exhausted because they are frequently used. They are often used because they are great preaching text.
3. Avoid text w/c are known to be interpolations, that is portions w/c have creep into later manuscript through scribe’s error or additiond from marginal notes w/c are not to be found in the oldest and most reliable manuscript.

11. Rules in Selecting a Text
4. Avoid the sayings of uninspired men.
5. Do not choose text simply because they are strange or funny.

12. REASONS FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE SERMON
Organization facilitates the preachers delivery. It is easier to remember the sermon thoughts if they are arranged so that logically related thoughts follow one another. It is easier to kept the whole body of material in mind if it has a plan.
The organize sermon is more pleasing to the hearers; it has more beauty.
The organized sermon is easier to remember . A sermon has permanent value only if it can be remembered

13. Compare the 2 kinds of outline & judge w/c would be remembered
God saves mankind
Men ought to love one another.
Faith is necessary to salvation
Sin will bring eternal condemnation
Lying is a great sin
There are many signs to Christ’s soon return
The Great Lake-God so loved the world.
The River- that He gave His son
The Pitcher- Whoever believeth on Him
The Drink- Should have everlasting life

14. REASONS FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE SERMON
4. The organized sermon can be more easily understood.
5. Organization increases the effectiveness of the sermon.

15. OUTLINE Theme:_______________________ Text: _____________________
Intro _____________________
______________________
I. 1st main division
a. Sub-division
b. Sub-division
II. 2nd main Division
a. Subdivision
b. Subdivision
III. 3rd main Division
a. Sub division
b. Sub division
Conclusion/Application:_______________

16. Rule: * The theme is taken from the text
TYPES OF SERMONS
TOPICAL:
Rule: * The theme is taken from the text
* The Main Divisions and Sub-divisions are invented.
Ex Prayer
I. Its Meaning
II. Its necessity
III. Its Method
IV. Its results
(By Aspects)

17. Examples of Topical Sermons
Topic: Faith
Text: Heb. 11:1
What is Faith
Why is it needed
How is it received
What will it accomplish
(By Aspects)
Theme: The Gospel
Text: Rom. 1:16
The Origin of the Gospel
The Purpose of the Gospel
The Power of the Gospel
(By Aspects)

18. Examples of Topical Sermons
The Disciplinary Value of Delay
As seen in the case of Moses
As seen in the case of Elijah
As seen in the case of Paul
(By Illustrations)
The Influence of a Godly Mother
Observe it in Moses
Observe it in Samuel
Observe it in Timothy
(By Illustrations)

19. Examples of Topical Sermons
Christian Tithing
Explain it: What it means
Prove it: Quote scriptures
Illustrate it: Give examples
Apply it: Urge hearers to adopt it
(Order of Materials)
The Husbandry of Christian Life
The Sowing: Working for God
The Cultivating: Prayer, Bible Study
The Reaping: Blessing, Life eternal
(By Analogy)

20. TYPES OF SERMONS 2. TEXTUAL:
Rule: * The Theme and the Main Divisions are taken from the text
* The Subdivisions are invented
Ex:
Theme: Three Duties of A Young Minister
Text: 1 Tim. 4:13
Reading
Exhorting
Teaching

21. Examples of Textual Sermons
1 Tim 4:12 “Be thou an example to the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in Spirit, in faith, in purity”
Theme: The Christian An Example
Text: I Tim 4:12
An Example in Word
An Example in Conduct
An Example in Love (charity)
An Example in Spirit
An Example in Faith
An Example in Purity

22. Examples of Textual Sermons
Three Things to be Avoided
Psalm 1:1
The Counsel of the Ungodly
The Way of Sinners
The Seat of the Scornful
The Price of Nation’s Healing
2 Chron. 7:14
A Humbling of Self
A Return to Prayer
A Seeking after God
A Turning from Sin

23. Examples of Textual Sermons
Theme: The Son and the Father
Text: Jn. 14:6-9
The Son is the Way to the Father v.6
The Son is the Revelation of the Father v. 7
The Son is one with the Father. V. 9
Theme: The Conditions for Answered Prayer
Text: John 15:7
That we abide in Christ
That Christ’s word abide in us