3. God …“never gives His servants a work to do without also giving them all needed help.” -F.B. Meyer

4. Much like teaching, preaching is a discipline and process that requires: Planning Planning Preparation Preparation Practice Practice Perspiration Perspiration

5. The proclamation of the Word of God (The Holy Bible), by a human messenger, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the purpose of declaring the life transforming truth of the Gospel (Good News).

6. God Biblical Writer Preacher Audience

7. “I am eager to preach the gospel to you …who are in Rome,” Romans 1:15 “I am eager to preach the gospel to you …who are in Rome,” Romans 1:15 “… been born anew, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23 “… been born anew, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God.” 1 Peter 1:23 “is the good news which was preached to you,” 1 Peter 1:25 “is the good news which was preached to you,” 1 Peter 1:25

8. The communication of a biblical concept derived from and transmitted through a historical, grammatical and literary study of a passage(s) in its context, which the Holy Spirit first applies to the personality and experience of the preacher, then through him to his hearers.

9. “Ultimately God is more interested in developing messengers than messages, and since the Holy Spirit confronts men primarily through the Bible, a preacher must learn to listen to God before he speaks for Him.” --Haddon Robinson --Haddon Robinson

10. As an exegete (one who explains and/or interprets a text) he struggles with the meanings of the biblical writer. As an exegete (one who explains and/or interprets a text) he struggles with the meanings of the biblical writer. As a man (or woman) of God he wrestles with how God wants to change him personally. As a man (or woman) of God he wrestles with how God wants to change him personally. As a preacher he ponders what God wants to say to his congregation. As a preacher he ponders what God wants to say to his congregation.

11. Answer the questions on the questionnaire. Answer the questions on the questionnaire. You will have five minutes to complete this before we share our answers to question 4. You will have five minutes to complete this before we share our answers to question 4. Which element—the sermon or the presentation—had the greatest impact? Which element—the sermon or the presentation—had the greatest impact?

12. ‘Ideally each sermon is the explanation, interpretation, or application of a single dominant idea supported by other ideas’ --Haddon Robinson A An idea has two parts: a subject and a complement. Both are necessary for an idea to be complete.

13. Subject: Subject: – What am I talking about? Complement: Complement: – What am I saying about what I am talking about? Example: Example: – Subject: What is the test of holiness? – Complement(s): The test of holiness is to love what God loves. The test of holiness is to love what God loves. The test of holiness is to hate what God hates. The test of holiness is to hate what God hates. The test of holiness is to be like Jesus. The test of holiness is to be like Jesus.

14. Praise the Lord, all nations; Extol Him, all you people! For His love is strong, His faithfulness eternal Subject: Why everyone should praise the Lord Complements: –b–b–b–because His love is strong –b–b–b–because His faithfulness is eternal

15. Divide into groups of 4 Divide into groups of 4 Some groups will be working on the same texts and can share their results later. Some groups will be working on the same texts and can share their results later. Use the text assigned and write a subject and complement for the big idea! Use the text assigned and write a subject and complement for the big idea! Groups AProverbs 22:1 Groups AProverbs 22:1 Groups B1 Timothy 5:1-2 Groups B1 Timothy 5:1-2

17. Textual: Textual: – main divisions [parts] are derived from a text consisting of a brief portion of Scripture. – Each division is used as a line of suggestion – Text provides the theme of the sermon – Supporting texts

18. Topical: –D–D–D–Derived from the topic –I–I–I–Independently of a text Expository: –E–E–E–Extended portion of Scripture is interpreted –M–M–M–Material drawn directly from the passage –S–S–S–Series of progressive ideas centered on that one main idea. –S–S–S–Single passage being studied alone supports what is being preached.

19. Activity: Activity: – Research and find some biblical texts that talk about God’s love. How are these texts related? How are they different? Do some support others? How? – Using one of the texts, try and state the big idea including a subject and complement.

20. The main objectives of study are: –T–T–T–To discover and analyze the biblical idea –T–T–T–To formulate the sermon idea and main divisions –T–T–T–To determine the sermon’s purpose and how to accomplish it

21. Source = Bible Context Other Translations “living with” the text Cross references in Scripture Secondary resources: Secondary resources: – Concordance, English Dictionary, Thesaurus, Commentaries, Word Studies, Salvation Army Resources

22. Subject –I–I–I–I had six faithful friends, They taught me all I knew, Their names are How and What and Why, When and Where and Who. Activity –I–I–I–Individually form a subject statement for John 3:16. Write this statement on the bottom of the ‘Aids to thinking’ sheet.

23. Example: Example: – Subject: The distinct qualities of God’s gift in Jesus are… – Complements: I. It is a love gift (God so loved…) I. It is a love gift (God so loved…) II. It is a sacrificial gift (that He gave His one and only) II. It is a sacrificial gift (that He gave His one and only) III. It is a universal gift (whoever) III. It is a universal gift (whoever) IV. It is a conditional gift (believes) IV. It is a conditional gift (believes) V. It is an eternal gift (shall not perish but have eternal life) V. It is an eternal gift (shall not perish but have eternal life)

24. Biblical Idea: Biblical Idea: – The distinct qualities of God’s gift in Jesus are loving, sacrificial, universal, conditional and eternal. Activity: Activity: – Formulate your own complements to the subject based on John 3:16. – In three minutes you will share your subject and complements with your neighbor. – Write your Biblical idea in the last section of the ‘Aids to Thinking’ sheet.

25. The proposition [sermon idea] is a simple declaration of the subject, which the preacher proposes to discuss, develop, prove or explain in the discourse [sermon]. In other words, it is a statement of the main spiritual lesson [idea] or timeless truth in the sermon reduced to one declarative sentence.

26. The sermon idea [proposition] is the statement of a biblical concept in such a way that it accurately reflects the Bible and meaningfully relates to the congregation.

27. Three worlds for the Preacher – The ancient world of the Bible – The Modern World – The preacher’s own particular world Questions: Questions: – What does this mean? – Is it true? – What difference does it make?

28. Activity: –W–W–W–Write a sermon idea for John 3:16 on your ‘Basic Outline for Sermons’ handout in the space provided.

30. “…No man is better for knowing that God so loved the world of men that He gave His only Son to die for their redemption. In hell there are millions who know that. Theological truth is useless until it is obeyed. The purpose behind all doctrine is to secure moral action.” —A.W. Tozer

31. “Why are you preaching this sermon?” “Why are you preaching this sermon?” “What does God want to accomplish through this sermon?” “What does God want to accomplish through this sermon?” Example purpose statement: Example purpose statement: – The listener should understand how God loves them and explain at least one way in which that love makes them secure. Activity: Activity: – On your ‘Basic Outline for Sermons’ write a purpose statement in the place provided.

32. What do we do with our sermon idea to carry out our purpose? What do we do with our sermon idea to carry out our purpose? Serves four purposes: Serves four purposes: – Clarifies the relationships between the parts of the sermon – The sermon has a sense of unity – Crystallizes the order of ideas – Helps the preacher see where additional supporting material is required

33. Components Components – Introduction – Body – Main Points – Conclusion – Transitions – Illustrations Activity: Activity: – Complete as much of the ‘Basic Outline for Sermons’ form as possible based on John 3:16.

34. Conclusion Conclusion – Summary / Recapitulation – Illustration – Quotation – Application / Specific Directions – Motivation

35. Illustrations Illustrations – Understandable and not require explanation – Convincing – Appropriate to the sermon theme and the audience – Told dramatically – Credible – Fairly brief – Chosen with great care and discretion – Caution on personal illustrations!

36. Introduction Introduction – A good introduction is interesting, commands attention, surface needs; and introduces the body of the sermon, its development and the main idea (proposition). It should be short and not promise more than it can deliver.

37. Title Title – Brief, pithy, pertinent to the message, interesting and discreet Activity Activity – Create a sermon title based on your outline and write it in the space provided on the ‘Sermon Outline’ sheet. – Create or think about one illustration you could use to support one of your main points.

39. Key ingredient is believability –U–U–U–UCLA Professor Albert Mehrabian –V–V–V–Verbal, Vocal, Visual Activity –V–V–V–VERBAL _______________% –V–V–V–VOCAL _______________% –V–V–V–VISUAL _______________%

41. “There are three types of preachers: those to whom you cannot listen; those to whom you can listen; and those to whom you must listen. During the introduction the congregation usually decides the kind of speaker addressing them that morning.” --Haddon Robinson

42. Eye Contact Eye Contact – Objective:To look sincerely and steadily at another person. – Key skills to work on: Looking at people 5-10 seconds before looking away. Looking at people 5-10 seconds before looking away. Avoid eye dart—looking everywhere but at the people you’re speaking to. Avoid eye dart—looking everywhere but at the people you’re speaking to. Avoid slow-blink—closing your eyelids for up to 2-3 seconds. Avoid slow-blink—closing your eyelids for up to 2-3 seconds.

43. Posture / Movement Posture / Movement – Objective: to learn to stand tall and move naturally and easily. – Key skills to work on: Stand tall Stand tall Watch your lower body posture. Watch your lower body posture. Practice moving naturally, keeping your energy forward. Practice moving naturally, keeping your energy forward.

44. Gestures / Facial Expressions Gestures / Facial Expressions – Objective: to learn to be relaxed and natural when you speak. – Key Skills to work on Find out your habits Find out your habits Find your nervous gestures Find your nervous gestures Try to exaggerate your positive gestures or facial expressions Try to exaggerate your positive gestures or facial expressions Learn to smile naturally more. Learn to smile naturally more.

45. Dress / Appearance Dress / Appearance – Objective: to dress, groom and appear appropriate to the environment (worship) that you are in, as well as to yourself. – Objective: to dress, groom and appear appropriate to the environment (worship) that you are in, as well as to yourself. – Key skills to work on: Be appropriate. Be appropriate. Dress at a conscious level. Take a careful look at how you dress and groom yourself. Dress at a conscious level. Take a careful look at how you dress and groom yourself. Ask for feedback about how you look. Ask for feedback about how you look.

46. Voice / Vocal Variety Voice / Vocal Variety – Objective: to learn to use your voice as a rich, resonant instrument, and to command attention and not allow your voice to be a barrier to action. – Objective: to learn to use your voice as a rich, resonant instrument, and to command attention and not allow your voice to be a barrier to action. – Key skills to work on: Conveying excitement, enthusiasm and conviction with your voice. Conveying excitement, enthusiasm and conviction with your voice. Vocal expression through relaxation, breathing, projection and resonance. Vocal expression through relaxation, breathing, projection and resonance. Vocal variety. Vocal variety.

47. Language / Non-words – O– O– O– Objective: to use appropriate and clear language for your listeners, with planned pauses and no “non- words.” –K–K–K–Key skills to work on: Use direct and concise language. Actively expand your vocabulary by regularly learning new words. Use common language. Avoid jargon. Learn the effective uses of pauses (up to 3-4 seconds). Replace non-words with pauses. Avoid umm’s, ahh’s, er’s, and’s, well’s, OK’s, like’s, ya know’s and any other “pause fillers.”

48. Listener Involvement Listener Involvement – Objective: to maintain active interest and involvement of each person with whom you are communicating, every time you talk. – Key skills to work on: Use drama in your communication Use drama in your communication Use visuals like video clips, overhead transparencies, recordings, etc. Use visuals like video clips, overhead transparencies, recordings, etc. Congregation Participation Congregation Participation Give your listeners an outline of your sermon beforehand and/or ask them to take notes. Give your listeners an outline of your sermon beforehand and/or ask them to take notes.

49. Humor Humor – Objective: to create a bond between yourself and your listeners by using humor to enable them to enjoy listening to you more and: to use humor as a conscious tool to make yourself more human. – Key skills to work on: Learn to tell stories and anecdotes, not jokes. Learn to tell stories and anecdotes, not jokes. Learn to be likeable by being human. Learn to be likeable by being human. Use humor to teach. Use humor to teach.

50. The Natural Self The Natural Self – Objective: to be authentic, to be yourself in all communication circumstances, understanding and using your natural strengths and building communication weaknesses into strengths. – Key skills to work on: Acknowledge your strengths, and then work on your weaknesses. Acknowledge your strengths, and then work on your weaknesses. Remember that communicating well is a lifetime process. Remember that communicating well is a lifetime process.

51. Activities –I–I–I–In groups of 4 – 5 individuals –“–“–“–“How not too” –“–“–“–“How to” –O–O–O–One minute talks based on an illustration you created in session 3 or the object provided by the instructor. –H–H–H–Have groups members highlight the positives and areas requiring attention! –B–B–B–Be helpful and nice!