THE STRUCTURE OF A SERMON

The methodology of preaching

Sub Division -

The Discussion

The discussion is the proper unfolding of the ideas contained in the divisions

Definition

The Discussion

UnityProportionProgressionBrevityClarityVariety

Qualities

The Discussion

Sources

The Bible Literature Experience Observation Imagination

Explanation

The unfolding of truths contained in the text

Tools of Discussion

The Discussion

Context Cross reference Laws of language Culture background

Argumentation

This is forceful in giving authority to truths

when corroborated with positive proofs

Tools of Discussion

The Discussion

Scripture Logical reasoning Testimony Statistics

Quotations

Introduces a third party in to the discussion

Tools of Discussion

The Discussion

Scripture text Proverbs or pithy

sayings Authoritative sources Poetry

Illustrations

An illustrations is a means of throwing light upon a sermon by the

use of an example

Tools of Discussion

The Discussion Stimulate the imagination Evoke emotional response Culturally currency Produce relevancy Translate know to the un-

known Provide a break Afford variety Indirect application

Application

The rhetorical process by which truth is

brought to bear directly and personally upon

individuals in order to persuade them to

respond properly to it

Tools of Discussion

The Discussion Not necessarily given at each division

Often needed to move on to next division.

“Not what you say but how you say it”

Produces agreement Is what set sermons apart

from other rhetoric Must have your conviction

behind Must not overshadow

proposition or undermine your conclusion .

THE CONCLUSION

Definition

“The conclusion is the climax of the whole sermon in which the preacher’s one

constant aim reaches its goal in the form of a forceful impression.”

THE CONCLUSION

FormsRecapitulation-

Don’t restate word for word, but summaries concisely and clearlyIllustration –

Pictures paints a thousand words. Often no more needs to be said after good illustration

Application and Appeal-

Sum up the proposition and present it to the audience with an appeal. IE like a lawyer making his final appeal to the jurors

THE CONCLUSION

GOALS

Reemphasized summary-

To summarize the truth behind your proposition that brings home its importance to the hearers

Appeal

To appeal or call to them to respond personally to the truth in a way that will please God

THE CONCLUSION

What is looks likeTHE CONCLUSION

No 3- The Anchor for our Souls

A- Boating story ill……. the anchor open my eyes to hope really feels like.- Personal story (ill) of hope

B- Main text Hebs (quots) …….- Context of the book of Hebrews……….- The promises of God is our anchor, founded on the truth of Christ- This anchor will secure them in their time of troubles…….- (Ill) Heb 12 hero's of faith

Transition- Like the hero's of faith, anyone who has experienced the anchor of hope in a time of need, when storm clouds seem unrelenting, will value it comfort, love its nurture and relish its security. In closing then I would like to finish with this simply story Christian faith

Conclusion- Illustration……….- I urge you then don’t be like me, ignorant of the anchor sitting in my boat…….. - God has made promise’s for us and Christ's resurrection is the proof of the hope we have that death is not the end. Christ life death and resurrection are our anchor, our hope, our security in times of darkness, take the time to know these facts and add them to your life essentials.