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The Fundamentals Of Expository Preaching

1. Is there a Scriptural Mandate to Preach?

OT: Isaiah 6:8-13; Ezekiel 33:7-9 cf. Ac. 20:25-27 NT: Jesus - Mt. 4:17f.; Mt. 10:7, 11:1

Early Church Ac. 5:42; 10:42. Epistles: Ro. 10:15; Eph. 4:11-16; 2 Tim 4:2

Introduction


2. What is the Place of the Scripture in Preaching?

John Albert Bengel (1687-1752)

Scripture is the foundation of the Church: the Church is theguardian of Scripture. When the Church is in strong health, the lightof Scripture shine bright; when the Church is sick, Scripture iscorroded by neglect; and thus it happens, that the outward form ofScripture and that of the Church, usually seem to exhibitsimultaneously either health or else sickness; and as a rule the wayin which Scripture is being treated is in exact correspondence withthe condition of the Church.

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3. What is Expository Preaching?

We will call upon Haddon W. Robinson, a distinguished homileticianand noted expository preacher to give us a basic definition of expositorypreaching:

Expository preaching is the communication of a biblical concept,derived from and transmitted through a historical, grammatical, andliterary study of a passage in its context, which the Holy Spirit firstapplies to the personality and experience of the preacher, thenthrough him to his hearers. Biblical Preaching:The DevelopmentandDelivery of Expository MessagesP.20


4. What happens when Expository Preaching is missing in the Church?

Walter C. Kaiser Jr.

It is no secret that Christ Church is not at all in good health in manyplaces of the world. She has been languishing because she has beenfed, as the current line has it, junk food; all kinds of artificialpreservatives and all sorts of unnatural substitutes have been servedup to her.a worldwide spiritual famine resulting from the absence ofany genuine publication of the Word of God (Amos 8:11) continues torun wild and almost unabated in most quarters of the Church.

Toward An Exegetical Theology p.7f

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5. What is the Historical Significance of Expository Preaching?

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones:

What is it that always heralds the dawn of a Reformation or a Revival? It isrenewed preaching. A revival of true preaching has always heraldedthese great movement in the history of the Church. And, of course, whenthe Reformation and Revival come they have always led to great andnotable periods of the greatest preaching that the Church has ever known.As that is true in the beginning as described by the book of Acts, it wasalso after the Protestant Reformation. Luther, Calvin, Knox, Latimer, Ridley all these men were great preachers. In the seventeenth century you hadexactly the same thing the great Puritan preachers and others. And in theeighteenth century, Jonathan Edwards, Whitefield, the Wesleys, Rowlandsand Harris were all great preachers. It was an era of great preaching.Whenever you get Reformation and Revival this is always and inevitably theresult. - Preaching and Preachersp. 24f


6. The Role of Preaching in Revival

Paper by Pastor Bob Penhearow (H/Out)


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Title: A Good Minister of Jesus Christ

Text: 1 Tim 4:6ff. God uses a man...

1. Discipline in our Personal Life

2. Discretion in our Social Lives v:12

An example in our conversation (speech) An example in our conduct (private/public) An example in compassion (love) An example in confidence (faith) An example in Chastise (purity)


3. Devotion in our Vocation Lives v:14Neglect not the gift...

Devotion in your Reading (public/private) Devotion in Preaching v:13 (challenge/call for verdict)

Test: Make doctrine real & relevant

4. Diligence in our Spiritual Lives v:16 Meditation on the word: GK Give special attention Application of the Word of God: Gk Progress (jungle)

Hymn: Trust & Obey

Preservation by the Word of God v:16Take heed... Dangers: 1Jn. 2:16Cannot stand in our own flesh but need Word & prayer

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7. Is there a need for Expository Preaching in the 21 Century?

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones:

I would say without any hesitation that the most urgentneed in the Christian church today is true preaching, and asit is the greatest and most urgent need in the Church, it isobviously the greatest need of the world also.

Preaching and Preachers p. 9


8. What is Exegesis?

Since exegesis is the foundation for expository preaching let us citeJohn D. Grassmick. In Principles and Practice of Greek Exegesis hethrows considerable light on the meaning of exegesis, which hedefines as:

the skillful application of sound hermeneutical principles tothe biblical text in the original language with a view tounderstanding and declaring the authors intended meaning.

Principles and Practice of Greek Exegesis p.7

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9. Good Books on Homiletics

Best: Bryan Chapell, Christ-Centered Preaching

1. John Piper, The Supremacy of God in Preaching

2. John MacArthur Jr., Rediscovering Expository Preaching

3. Walter C. Kaiser, Jr., Toward An Exegetical Theology

4. John Stott, Between Two Worlds


5. Samuel T. Logan, Jr., The Preacher and Preaching

6. Michael Duduit, ed., Handbook of Contemporary Preaching &Communicate With Power

7. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Preaching & Preachers

8. Charles H. Spurgeon, Lectures to My Students & An All-RoundMinistry

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10. Metaphors concerning PreachingJohn Stott BetweenTwo Worlds

1. The Herald (1Ti 2:7; 2 Tim 1:11)Gingrich: proclaim aloud, announce, mention publicly

2. The Sower (Lk 8:5, 1Co. 3:6f., 2Co. 9:6)See Parable of the sower & various heart responses (Mt. 13:18ff.)

3. The Ambassador (2 Co. 5:20; Eph 6:20.)Gingrich: be an ambassador, travel or work as an ambassador


4. The Steward (1Co. 4:1)Gingrich: House Steward, manager

5. The Shepherd ( Ps. 23; Eze. 34: 11ff.; cf. Jn. 21:15f.)Bauer- Figurative idea: protects, rules, governs, leads, guides.See 1 Pt. 5:2ff.

6. The Workman (2Tim. 2:15)

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7. The Watchman LXX: (Ezek. 3:17, 33:2ff. Cf. Ac. 20:26f.)

The Fundamentals Of Expository PreachingThe Call of God to Preach

The Call of God Paul (OT: Isaiah 6, Jer 1, Ezek 3)

Acts 9:15-16 Call/CommissioningEx. 3: 9f.; Is. 6; Jer 1:5; Ezek 3:1-5

Acts 11:26-30,12:25f. Ministering Gifts at AntiochObserve Personal Graces

Acts 13:1-3 God speaks to the church,the church responds, the church sets them asidethe church sends them out!

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Three Tests of a Call(See: Lloyd-JonesPreaching & Preachersp.104f.)

Don Whitney:The Call of God to Preach the Gospel

a) Inward Conviction: Personal/internalDeep personal conviction that God has called you to devoteyourself to preaching the Gospel and shepherding Hisprecious people Word/conviction.

b) Church Confirmation: Public/externalThe congregation must prayerfully evaluate and affirm thecall, gifts (Eph. 4:11f.) and graces (1Tim 3:1ff.) of thebeliever who feels called to the ministry. As the body ofChrist, the church must confirm the gifts the head of thechurch has given to it.


c) Personal Compulsion: No Choice!

This is NOT something you like but something you have nochoice but to do!

Spurgeon - warned those who sought his counsel not topreach if they could help it. "But," Spurgeon continued, "if hecannot help it, and he must preach or die, then he is theman." That sense of urgent commission is one of the centralmarks of an authentic call.

Those called by God to preach will be given a desire topreach as well as the gifts of preaching. Beyond this, theGod-called preacher will feel the same compulsion as thegreat Apostle, who said, "Woe to me if I do not preach thegospel!" (1 Co. 9:16) A. Mohler

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Conclusion:

Personal, social, vocational, home life Pray? Christcentred?God is more interested in what you are than what you do.

O God make me as holy as a saved sinner can be- McCheynne

See Don Whitney The Call of God to Preach the Gospel

The Science Hermeneutics Exegesis: Greek, Hebrew Historical, Cultural etc.

What does this text mean tothe people THEN?

The Art Gripping Introductions Meaningful structures Illustrations (Life, Historical, Biblical) Action-packed Conclusions

What does this text mean to ME?What action should I take?

The Science & Art of Preaching

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5. Arrows Tip: Application/Action


1. Bows Power: Text (Gods Word)

3. Arrows Shaft: Structure of Message

4. Arrows Feathers: Purpose of Sermon

2. Bows String: Faithfulness of Man

Tape: The Cross & Preaching 1 Co. 1:18-2:5

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Ch: 1 Word & Witness

The Nobility of Preaching

The Power in the Word Inherent Power Manifested in Christ Applied in Preaching

The Effectiveness of Testimony Classical Distinctions Scriptural Corroboration

Ethos Implications

Christ Centered Preaching


Ch: 2 Obligations of the Sermon

Truth is NOT a Sermon

Unity Reasons for Unity Nature of Unity Process of Unity Goal of Unity

Purpose Considering the FCF Determining the FCF

Application The Need for Application The consequences of NONE Application

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Ch: 3 The Priority of the Text

Begin Here

Considerations for Selecting a Passage Passage Length Sermon Length Concerns Catalysts Cautions

Tools for Interpreting a Passage

Principles for Interpreting a Passage

Use the grammatical-historical Method Observe the Historical, Literary Context Determine the Redemptive Context


Ch: 4 Components of Exposition

The GoalThe PatternThe ComponentsThe Balance

The generic ApproachThe customized ApproachA healthy Approach

The AttitudesA Divine AuthorityA Biblical MannerA Humble BoldnessA Christlikeness

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Ch: 5 The Process of Explanation

The Labyrinth

The Path of Preparation6-Critical Questions4-Necessary Steps

ObserveInterrogateRelateOrganize

The Light of PresentationState & PlaceProveMore Light!

Concept: Anchor/Magnet

Truth Driven?OR

Application Driven?

Whatever drives isFIXED Does notchange! Anchor.

Whatever changes is youMagnet (later sub-pointsare developed from this)

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Ch: 6 Outline & Structure

Principle [Truth is the Anchor] Consistent Outline[Note Application So What?]

Proposition: because Jesus commands believers to proclaim Himboldly, we must proclaim Christ at every opportunity.

1. Because Jesus commands believers to proclaim Him boldly[Truth], we should proclaim Christ in difficult situations(Application).

2. Because Jesus commands believers to proclaim Him boldly, weshould proclaim Christ to difficult people.

3. 1. Because Jesus commands believers to proclaim Him boldly,we should proclaim Christ despite our difficulties.


Ch: 6 Outline & Structure

Application Consistent Outline [Anchor][Note Application So What? is the anchor]

Proposition: We must proclaim Christ to the world.Since Jesus alone provides salvation.

1. Since Jesus alone purchased salvation [Truth], we must proclaimChrist to the world. [Application]

2. Since Jesus alone possesses salvation [Truth], we must proclaimChrist to the world. [Application]

3. Since Jesus alone bestows salvation [Truth], we must proclaimChrist to the world. [Application].

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Exercise 1: Develop Outline Structure

Jesus My Glorious ShepherdProvides for Me - Ps. 23:1

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Jesus My Glorious ShepherdDirects Me - Ps. 23: 2,3

Jesus My Glorious ShepherdProtects Me - Ps. 23:4

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Jesus My Glorious ShepherdBlesses Me - Ps. 23: 5,6

My Glorious Shepherd___________- Ps. 23:1

My Glorious Shepherd ___________ - Ps. 23:1

My Glorious Shepherd ___________- Ps. 23: 2,3

My Glorious Shepherd___________- Ps. 23:4

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Jesus My Glorious ShepherdBlesses Me - Ps. 23:5,6

Jesus My Glorious Shepherd Provides for Me - Ps. 23:1

Jesus My Glorious Shepherd Directs Me - Ps. 23: 2,3

Jesus My Glorious ShepherdProtects Me - Ps. 23:4

3. The Pattern of Forgiving Love (23:34)

2. The Power of Forgiving Love (23:34)

1. The Prayer of Forgiving Love (23:34)

The Word of Forgiveness(Luke 23:34)

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1. Choose The Text

2. Meditate on the Text

3. Isolate the Dominant Thought

4. Add the Introduction & Conclusion

5. Write Down & Pray Over Your Message

Preparing SermonsJohn StottEg. James 1:1

Dominant Thought?

Key Words?

Bond-servant (GK/Heb -worlds)

Dispersed - Historical significance?

12 Tribes eh?

#1-James (1:1)

FCF?

Epistle Context: Redemptive Dynamics, Purpose? Themes?Background?

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SubpointsChapell ch. 6

I. Using Analytical-Question responses as Subpoints

Main Point:Because Jesus provides the only hope of salvation, we must

present Christ despite our difficulties.

Analytical Question: In what types of difficulties must we presentChrist?

Subpoints:

1. In circumstantial difficulties2. In relational difficulties3. In spiritual difficulties

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Interrogative Subpoints:

Main Point:Because Jesus provides the only hope of salvation, we must present

Christ despite our difficulties.

Subpoints:

1. What types of difficulties may we face? Christs enemies.

2. What helps us face these difficulties? Christs armies.

Bullet Statement Subpoints:

Main Point:Because Jesus provides the only hope of salvation, we must present

Christ despite our difficulties.

Subpoints:

1. In the midst of busyness.

2. In the face of fear.

3. In the storm of anger


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Sermon Title: ______________ Text _______

Intro: A Story of a Rich Man[p. 237]

Transitional Sentence:

Outline:

I Truth Statement/FCF- [p. 150ff]Analytical Question Sub-points(answer the Q): [p. 158f]

Q 1 ......Q 2.......

Illustration: _______________

II Truth Statement/FCFBullet: Sub-points:

a.b.

Conclusion: Text Illustration Summary - Hymn (see p.2)

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Who is James?

Who is James Writing to?

Why Does James Write?

Introduction:

Q1. How Do We See Ourselves?

Q2. How Do We See Jesus?

Q3. How Do We See the Church?

IntroductionJames 1:1:

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Trials: The Ministry of Charles Simeon

IntroductionJames 1:2-4:

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ginw,skontej

pa/san

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to. doki,mion katerga,zetai u `pomonh,n

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umw/n

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h upomonh, e vce,tw e;rgon

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leipo,menoi

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1. What ATTITUDE are we to cultivatewhen faced with trials? v:2

2. What UNDERSTANDING are we toembrace in the midst of trials? v:3

3. What PURPOSE has God ordainedat the end of these trials? v:4

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Ch. 7 Illustrations

Explanation

Illustration

1. Take a slice out of life2. Tell a story


Ch. 7 Illustrations

Use Pastorally Integrity etc.

1. Get the Facts Straight

2. Beware of Untrue or Incredible Illustrations

3. Maintain Balance

4. Be Real

5. Do not be Carelessly Expose, Disclose or Embarrass

6. Poke Fun at no one but Self!


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Ch. 7 Illustrations

Use Pastorally Integrity etc.

7. Share the Spotlight

8. Demonstrate Taste & Respect Sensibilities

9. Finish What you begin!



Ch: 8 The Practice of Application

The Function of Application

The Components of Application What(Instructional Specificity) Where(Situational Specificity) Why(Motivation) How(Enablement)

The Structure of Application

The Difficulty of Application Identifying the Breaking Point Overcoming the Breaking Point

The Attitude of Application

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Sermon Introduction(Chapell p.241ff)1

1. Arouse Interest

2 Introduce Subject Prepare for the Propositions concept. Prepare for the propositions Terms

3. Make it personal Identify reason for the sermonState the FCFMake each one NEED to hear!

J. Adams:The purpose of the introduction is to lead the congregation into thesubject that is to be discussed. If it fails to do that, it fails.

Preaching with Purpose,59

Sermon Introduction(Chapell p.241ff)

4. Bond to Scripture

5. Attach the Proposition

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Sermon Conclusion(Chapell p.253ff)

The most important part of thesermon!

Q. What will they take home?

Q. What action are they to take?

G. Campbell MorganEvery conclusion must conclude, include, and preclude.

Sermon Conclusion(Chapell p.253ff)

Conclusion Components:

Recapitulation

Exhortation

Elevation

Termination


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Sermon Conclusion(Bob Penhearow)

Conclusion Types:


Illustration

Versification

Textualization

Examples: Bob Penhearow (Thesis p. 77ff)

Summarization

Summary of a Good SermonStuart Briscoe

God-Centred

Practically Comprehensive

People Directed

Intellectually Competent

Emotionally Moving

Volitionally Challenging

Biblically Based

Christ Exalting

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Fiona ChoiJames 1:2-4

God trains a Christian to have joy in trials1. Joy in experiencing God amidst trials2. Joy in victory over trials

God trains a Christian to have faith in trialsWhat will help sustain our faith in trials?1. Gods sovereignty2. Gods goodness3. Gods faithfulness

God trains a Christian to have patience in trialsWhat is the quality of this patience? Endurance withoutcomplaintsWhy must we have this patience? May be Perfect and completeHow may we have this patience? Hope in Christ

Mark DeverPastor: Capitol Hill Baptist Church

Sermon: God Chooses another King

Text: 1 Samuel 16-17

Link: http://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/audio/

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Model Sermon Outlines

A 'model' sermon outline based on the Great Commission:

Title: The Four P's of Evangelism: Mt. 28:16-19.

Aim: To encourage and promote personal evangelism.

1. God's Place for You v: 16f.2. God's Power for You v:183. God' s Program for You v: 19f.4. God's Promise to Youv:20b.

An alternative 'interrogative' outline:

1. Where is Your Mission Field? v: 16f.2. What Power is Made Available to You? v: 183. What Missionary Program Will You utilize? v: 19f.4. What are God's Promises for You His Faithful? v:20b

Title: Trials God's Character Building Blocks Heb. 11: 8-19.

Aim: To show how God promotes spiritual maturity throughtrials.

1. Obedient Faith Leads to Spiritual Maturity v:8-10

2. Enduring Faith Develops our Spiritual Maturity v: 11-16

3. Sacrificial Faith Tests our Spiritual Maturity v: 17-19

Another 'model' sermon outline:

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The 3rd Model Sermon Outline:

Title: The Remedy for Fainting Hearts 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

Aim: A Godly Perspective Transforms Fainting Hearts into EncouragedHearts.

1. Encouraged Hearts Focus on Internals!Fainting Hearts Focus on Externals v: 16

1. Encouraged Hearts Focus on Glory!Fainting Hearts Focus on Problems v: 17

1. Remedy: Encouraged Hearts Focus on the Eternal!Fainting Hearts Focus on the Temporary v: 18

Homiletical Guidelines for Preaching from a Bible BookHarold T.Bryson

Selecting the Bible Book

Criteria for ChoiceCongregational Needs

Lectionaries

Preaching Through the Bible

Some Suggestions about Selection

Preaching from Two Books Yearly

Preaching from One Bible Book at a Time

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The Number of SermonsThe Variety of Series LengthsFactors Influencing Series Length

The books LengthThe Preachers PersonalityThe Congregations Characteristics

The Individuality of Each SermonImpediments to IndividualityThe Interruption of Other SermonsThe Uniqueness of Each Sermon


Successive or Selective Approaches for Choosing the TextThe Successive ApproachThe Selective Approach

Bible Book of the MonthChapter by ChapterPreachers ChoiceGreat Personalities or EventsGreat SentencesWord Studies

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Four Guidelines

1. Preach series from one Old Testament and one New Testament bookeach year.

2. Preach not less than six, nor more than twenty-four sermons in eachseries. Ponder this issue before accepting this guide-line. Can youraudience handle a year or more of sermons from one Bible book?

3. Give attention to the individuality of each sermon. Make each sermon inthe series a self-contained message not dependent on preceding orsubsequent sermons.

4. Think carefully about your approach in selecting texts. Choosedeliberately between the successive and selective approaches.

A Thematic Series Outline

Love based upon an exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:1-14:1.

Series Aim:To promote a greater understanding and demonstration ofChristian love.

Series Title: True Love

1.Love's Priority v: 1 -3Love has Priority over Gifts v: 1Love has Priority over Ministry v:2Love has Priority over Personal Sacrifice v:3

2.Love's Hands & Feet v:4Love's Hands & Feet Suffer LongLove's Hands & Feet are Kind

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A Thematic Series Outline

3.Three Knives in the Heart of Love v:4Jealousy is the Name of the First KnifeBrag is the Name of the Second KnifeArrogance is the Name of the Third Knife

4.Weeds in the Heart of Love v:5First Weed that Destroys Love is Rude BehaviorSecond Weed that Destroys Love is Selfishness

5.Two More Weeds in the Heart of Love v:5Third Weed that Destroys Love is ProvokingFourth Weed that Destroys Love is HoldingGrudges

6.Love's Delight & Disappointment v:6Negative: Iniquity is Loves DisappointmentPositive: Truth is Loves Delight

7.The Stars Of Love v:7First Star of Love: Bears All Things.Second Star of Love: Believes All Things

8.Two More Stars of Love v:7Third Star of Love: Hopes All ThingsFourth Star of Love: Endures All Things.

9.Eternal Love 13:8-14:1Eternal Love Never Fails v:8-12Eternal Love Is The Best of the Best v: 13Eternal Love is to be Pursued! 14:1

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Another Thematic Series Outline

Marriage based upon an exposition of Genesis 2.

Series Aims:i) To strengthen existing marriages,ii) To prepare young people for marriage.

Series Title:7 Keys to a Healthy Marriage

1st. Key: Companionship The Heart of a Healthy Marriage Gn. 2:18Aim: Highlight the priority of ongoing communication for a healthy relation.

2nd. Key: Compatibility The Wisdom of a Healthy Marriage v:18Aim:i) To encourage & promote mutual goals & expectations in the marriage,ii) To warn younger folk about Spiritual compatibility - equally yoked!

3rd. Key: Celebration of Marriage the Joy of a Healthy Marriage v:22f.Aim: To promote ongoing mutual respect & admiration within the marriage.

Another Thematic Series Outline

4th. Key: Cutting One Authority Structure to Establish Another is the Safeguardof a Healthy Marriage. v:23.

Aim:i) To understand the relationship between husband & wife cf. Eph. 5:22ff.ii) ii) To transfer dependence upon parents to dependence upon one

another.

5th. Key: Cleaving One to Another the Reality of a Healthy marriage v:23.Aim: To stress the permanency of marriage & the security intended.

6th. Key: Completely One in Body & Soul Ensures a Healthy Marriage v:23.Aim:i) The importance of building oneness through mutual hopes, dreams etc.ii) ii) The beauty & joy of sex cf. 1 Co. 7.

7th. Key: Completely Open Enhances a Healthy Marriage v:25Aim:i) To cultivate openness in order to develop intimacy.ii) Intimacy ensures mutual trust & understanding.

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Developing a Book Series

1. The Length of the Biblical Book.

2. Exegetical Skills/Creativity of the Preacher.

3. The Maturity of the Congregation.

4. The Need of the Congregation.

5. Variety Ensures Interest.

6. Break Away.

John Stotts Sermon Series on the Book of Galatians

1. Apostle Paul's Authority and Gospel 1 :-5

2. False Teachers and Faithless Galatians 1:6-10

3. The Origins of Paul's Gospel 1:11 -24

4. Only One Gospel 2:1-10

5. Paul Clashes with Peter in Antioch 2:11-16

6. Justification by Faith Alone 2:15-21

7. The Folly of the Galatians 3:1-9

8. The Alternative of Faith and Works 3:10-14

9. Abraham, Moses and Christ 3:15-22

10.Under the Law and in Christ 3:22-29

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11. Once Slaves, but now Sons 4:1-11

12. The Relation between Paul and the Galatians 4:12-20

13. Isaac and Ishmael 4:21-31

14. False and True Religion 5:1-12

15. The Nature of Christian Freedom 5:13-15

16. The Flesh and the Spirit 5:16-25

17. Reciprocal Christian Relationships 5:26-6:5

18. Sowing and Reaping 6:6-10

19. The Essence of Christian Religion 6:11-18

20. A Review of the Epistle

John Stotts Sermon Series on the Book of Galatians

William Lanes 11 Thematic Message on the Book of Hebrews

1. A Sermon in Search of a Setting

2. New Revelation 1:1-2:4

3. The Shared Situation 2:5-18

4. A Basis for Fidelity 3:1-4:14

5. A Basis for Trust 4:15-5:10

6. Peril or Promise 5:11-6:20

7. God's Son, Our Priest 7:1-28

8. God's Son, Our Sacrifice 8:1-9:28

9. Committed Obedience 10:1-39

10.Committed faith 11:1-12:3

11.Committed Pilgrimage 12:4-13:25

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A Sample of the Bible Book of the Month

Sunday 1 - A Book Sermon.

Sunday 2 - A Biographical Sermon.

Sunday 3 - A Chapter Sermon.

Sunday 4 - A Textual Sermon.

Sunday 5 - A Word or Theme Sermon.

Challenges

1. Am I willing to study the technical matter of historical background?Would I be willing to prepare a thorough, academic paper relatingto background matters?

2. Am I willing to read the book many, many times, to look carefullyto examine its contents, and to make an analysis of it?

3. Will I really pay the price of engaging in thorough exegesis? Am Iwilling to struggle with detailed exegetical matters?

4. Do I want an academic investigation of the Bible book? Am Iwilling to look within myself and in the lives of others to see howthe text connects with the lives of people?

5. Am I interested only in the Bible books that stimulate me? Am Iwilling to look into all the books of the Bible and to use morevariety in the choice of books?

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A Bible Book Series

A Outline of the Book of Judges:

1. The continuing Conquest of Caanan ch. 12. Israel's Disobedience ch. 23. Othniel, Ehud & Shamgar ch. 3.4. Deborah & Barak ch. 4 -55. Gideon ch. 6 - 86. Abimelech ch. 9 (Rise & Fall)7. Oppression ch. 108. Jephthah ch. 11-129. Samson 13-1610.Micah 17-1811.Gibeah 19-21

A Bible Book Series

Fleshing Out: Shaping the series within the book.

1. Spiritual Keys to Judges (overview)Aim: Overview of Judges: Relevancy, history, characters, events, and lessons.

2. The Ongoing Battle Against Darkness, ch. 1Aim: Our Spiritual Battle: Satan, Sin & Unbelief (Eph. 6)

3. The Cycle of Misery ch. 2Aim: Misery the consequence of Disobedience

4. Othniel & Ehud: Courage & Cunning of ch. 3Aim: God uses our strengths & weaknesses.

5. Barak & Deborah: A General Hides Behind a Woman's Skirts: ch. 4-5Aim: A Godly Leader Must Take Responsibility

6. Gideon: From A Zero To A Hero 6-8Aim: God Uses All Kinds of People.

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7. Gideon's Calling 6:1-24Aim: Our Calling to Serve God.

8. Gideon's Doubts 6:25-40Aim: Determining God's Will for Our Lives.

9. Gideon's Victory 7-8.Aim: Victory in Obedience.

10. Abimelech: Pride & Prejudice of ch. 9Aim: 1# Know Yourself! (Character Defects & God's Grace)

11. Jephthah: Poor Beginnings & A Tragic End.Aim: 2# Know Yourself! (Character Defects & Grace)

12. Samson: All Muscle But No Brains! 13-16Aim: The Rise & Fall of Samson (Sow & Reap).

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13. Samson: Great Expectations! ch. 13Aim: God answers our prayers!

14. Samson: Defiled Dreams! ch 16: 1-22Aim: Fatal Flaws!

15. Samson: Victorious Defeat! ch. 16:23-31Aim: Encouragement, God Never Forsakes Us.

16. Micah: Playing the Fool ch. 17f.Aim: What we do effects others.

17. Gang Rape! ch. 19-21Aim: A Time to discipline.

18. Pilgrim's Progress/RegressAim: Conclude by Encouragement/warnings of the book.

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Warren W. Wiersbes Outline on The Book of Philippians

1. The JoyStealers1) The Single Mind ch.l2) The Submissive Mind ch.23) The Spiritual Mind ch.34) The Secure Mind ch.4

2. How to Increase Your Joy 1:1-111) 1 have you in mind 1:3-6 2.2) 1 have you in my heart 1:7-8 3.3) 1 have you in my prayers 1:9-11

3. Pioneers Wanted 1:12-261) Paul's Chains 1: 12-142) Paul's Critics 1:15-193) Paul's Crisis 1:20-26


4. Battle Stations 1:22-301) Consistency 1:272) Cooperation l:27b3) Confidence 1:28-30

5. The Great Example 2:1-111) He thinks of others, not Himself 2:5-62) He serves 2:73) He glorifies God 2:9-11

6. The Ins and Outs of Christian Living 2:12-181) There is a purpose to achieve 2:12, 14-162) There is a power to receive 2:133) There is a promise to believe 2:16-18

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7. A Priceless Pair 2:19-301). Timothy 2: 19-24

He had a servant's mind 19-21He had a servant's training 22He had a servant's reward 23

2). Epaphroditus 2:25-30He was a balanced Christian 25He was a burdened Christian 26,27,30He was a blessed Christian 28-30

8.Learning How To Count 3:1-111) Work's righteousness 3:1-62) Faith's righteousness 3:7-11

9. Let's Win The Race 3:12-161) Dissatisfaction 3:12-13 a2) Direction3:13a3) Devotion3:13b4) Determination 3:145) Discipline 3: 15-16


10. Living in the Future Tense 3:17-211) Our names are on heaven's record2) We speak heaven's language3) We obey heaven's laws4) He is loyal to heaven's cause5) We are looking to heaven's Lord

11. You Don't Have to Worry 4:1-91) Right Praying 4:6-72) Right thinking 4:83) Right living 4:9

12.The Secret of Contentment 4:10-231) The overruling providence of God 4:102) The unfailing power of God 4:11-133) The unchanging promise of God 14-20

13. Putting Philippians to Work

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Homework:

5 expository sermon outlines in series based onthe Book of Ephesians

2 expository sermon outlines based on OldTestament texts chosen by yourself

Note: Your Sermon Outlines should follow the formatgiven in the handout.

Documents

Homiletics A 2009 - Carey Outreachcareyoutreach.org/files/8514/0199/4261/Homiletics_A_2009.pdf · 31/05/2012 2 The Fundamentals Of Expository Preaching 3. WhatisExpositoryPreaching?