1. Preparing & Preaching Gospel Sermons
“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!” (Romans 10:15)
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2. Be Prepared to Preach!
Have something to say, not just have to say something!
Preach the word, 2 Tim. 4:2
You cannot preach what you do not know
You will preach what you do know: It will either be the truth or fables (2 Tim. 4:2-4)
Gospel preachers must be willing and prepared to “preach the gospel” (Rom. 1:15)
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3. What is the Purpose of Preaching?
To proclaim the gospel of Christ, to make disciples and to help disciples grow in Christ, Mk. 16:15-16; Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 1:21-24
Preach the gospel to save the lost
Teach the saved (Christians) to observe all things Christ commands
The power of God & the wisdom of God
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4. What is a Gospel Sermon?
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5. A Gospel Sermon Must Be…
Scriptural
Speak words of God, 1 Pet. 4:11
Inspired Scripture (God’s word, not man’s), 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 4:2
Based on Scripture, supported by Scripture & appeals to Scripture
Turns people to Scripture, not to the man doing the preaching! 1 Ths. 2:1-4, 13
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6. A Gospel Sermon Must Be…
Sound
Conform to the word of God, Tim. 1:13; 1 Tim. 6:3-5
False teachers exist, 1 Jno. 4:1, 6
Any other gospel curses the preacher & those who receive it, Gal. 1:6-9
Do not accept the preacher who is not preaching sound doctrine, 2 Cor. 11:3-4 (2 Jno. 9-11)
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7. A Gospel Sermon Must Be…
Studied, 2 Tim. 2:14-18
Be a good minister of Jesus Christ, Tim. 4:6-16
Instruct in words of faith, 4:6
Carefully follow, 4:6 (2 Tim. 3:10)
Reject error & live godly, 4:7-9(1:3-4)
Suffer reproach, 4:10 (2 Tim. 4:5)
Command, teach, exhort, 4:11 (5:7; 6:2)
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8. A Gospel Sermon Must Be…
Studied, 2 Tim. 2:14-18
Be a good minister of Jesus Christ, Tim. 4:6-16
Set an example, 4:12
Prepare yourself: Read…then, exhort & teach, 4:13
Be devoted, 4:14-15
Be careful, 4:16
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9. A Gospel Sermon Must Be…
Studied, 2 Tim. 2:14-18
Be a good minister of Jesus Christ, Tim. 4:6-16
Hebrews 5:12-14:
Must study & use the word of God…
To know it, grow in it & preach it
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10. A Gospel Sermon Must…
Present the Savior & His Salvation, Acts 8:5, 35 (Rom. 1:16)
God’s way of saving the lost, Cor. 1:21-23; 15:1-4
Preaching the New Testament is preaching Christ, 1 Cor. 2:1-5 (14:37)
Whole counsel of God, Acts 20:20, 27
Grace (20:24, 32); Kingdom (20:25), Warnings (20:28-31)
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11. Developing a Sermon
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12. The Parts of a Sermon The Introduction The Body The Conclusion
Tell audience what you want to say
The Body
Say it
The Conclusion
Tell audience what you said
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13. Developing a Sermon Step 1: Choose your text or subject
Assess need of audience
Single lesson or series
Textual or topical
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14. Developing a Sermon Step 2: I. Let God’s word speak
Don’t make up your mind & then go to the Bible to prove it!
Let God’s word make up your mind; then preach His word
Apply sound principles of Bible interpretation
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15. Developing a Sermon Step 2:
I. Let God’s word speak
Don’t make up your mind & then go to the Bible to prove it!
Let God’s word make up your mind
Apply sound principles of Bible interpretation
II. Discover the subject & the theme of text
Read & study the text to understand it
Look for a word or phrase that is repeated
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16. Developing a Sermon Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Choose a text or subject
Let the text speak
Step 3:
Develop main points
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17. Sermon Types
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18. Sermon Types: TOPICAL Topical Sermon Holy Spirit Baptism
Developed from a Bible topic
Main points supported by various scriptures
Sub points are also supported by various passages
Holy Spirit Baptism
Performed by Jesus (Luke 3:16)
Promised to Apostles (Acts 1:2-5)
Received by Apostles (Acts 2:1-4, 16-17, 33)
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19. Sermon Types: TOPICAL Water Baptism Topical Sermon
Developed from a Bible topic
Main points supported by various scriptures
Sub points are also supported by various passages
Water Baptism
What? Water (Acts 8:38; 10:47-48)
How? Immersion (Rom. 6:4)
Who? Repentant Believer (Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38)
Why? Salvation (1 Pet. 3:21)
When? Immediately (Acts 16:33)
How Many? One (Eph. 4:5)
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20. Sermon Types: TOPICAL True Worship Topical Sermon (John 4:23-24)
Developed from a Bible topic
Main points supported by various scriptures
Sub points are also supported by various passages
True Worship
(John 4:23-24)
God Seeking True Worshipers (Jno. 4:23)
Must Worship in Spirit (4:24)
Right heart (Matt. 15:8)
Must Worship in Truth (4:24)
Right actions (Acts 2:42; 20:7; Eph. 5:19; 1 Cor. 16:2)
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21. Sermon Types: TOPICAL The Unknown God Topical Sermon (Acts 17:22-31)
Developed from a Bible topic
Main points supported by various scriptures
Sub points are also supported by various passages
The Unknown God
(Acts 17:22-31)
Creative (Ac 17:24)
Self-sustaining (Ac 17:25)
Ruling (Ac 17:26)
Purposeful (Ac 17:27-28)
Merciful & Authoritative (Ac 17:30-31)
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22. Sermon Types: TEXTUAL Textual Sermon Jesus of Nazareth
Developed from a passage of Scripture
Main points developed from this passage
Sub points come from this passage & other passages
Jesus of Nazareth
(Acts 2)
Approved by God (2:22)
You Killed Him (2:23)
God Raised Him (2:24-32)
God Exalted Him (2:33-36)
How to be Saved (2:37-41)
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23. Unity & Growth in Christ
Sermon Types: TEXTUAL
Textual Sermon
Developed from a passage of Scripture
Main points developed from this passage
Sub points come from this passage & other passages
Unity & Growth in Christ
(Eph. 4:1-16)
Walk Worthy of the Gospel, 4:1
Attitudes of Unity & Growth, 4:2-3
Basis of Unity & Growth, 4:4-6
Gifts for Unity & Growth, 4:7-13
Results of Unity & Growth,4:14-16
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24. Sermon Types: TEXTUAL Holy Scripture (2 Timothy 3:14-17) Holy (3:15)
Textual Sermon
Developed from a passage of Scripture
Main points developed from this passage
Sub points come from this passage & other passages
Holy Scripture
(2 Timothy 3:14-17)
Holy (3:15)
Inspired by God (3:16)
Profitable for… (3:16)
Doctrine; Reproof; Correction; Instruction in righteousness
Completely Equips the Man of God for All Good Works (3:17)
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25. Sermon Types: TEXTUAL Ezra: Ready to Preach (Ezra 7:10)
Textual Sermon
Developed from a passage of Scripture
Main points developed from this passage
Sub points come from this passage & other passages
Ezra: Ready to Preach
(Ezra 7:10)
Prepared his Heart (1 Pe 3:15)
To Seek Law of the Lord (Eph. 3:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:14)
To Do It (Matt. 7:23; Jas. 4:17)
To Teach God’s Word in Israel (2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 28:19-20)
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26. Prepare Yourself to Preach!
Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching (2 Timothy 4:2)
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