How to see your message as a whole Outlining Dr Rick Griffith, Singapore Bible College

The Preparing Expository Sermons Process Based on Ramesh Richard's text, Preparing Expository Sermons Study Structure Preach Structure CPTCPS Purpose Bridge Brain Heart Skeleton Flesh TEXTSERMON 1 Choose Text 2 Analyze Text 3.1 Exegetical Outline Outline 3.2 Exegetical Idea 4 The Three Developmental Developmental Questions Questions 5 Desired Listener Response 6 Homiletical Idea 7 Homiletical Outline Outline 8 Clarity 9 Intro/Concl 10 MSS & Preach Preach White text shows 10 steps adapted from Haddon Robinson, Biblical Preaching (notes, 105) 27-28, 251

Deciding Sermon Structure Where is the Application? 28, 138 Where is the MI? Simple (given once) Simple (given once) Cyclical (given throughout) Cyclical (given throughout) Inductive (end) Deductive (beginning) Simple Inductive Cyclical Inductive Simple Deductive Cyclical Deductive

All creatures need a skeleton. Sermons too!

Why is a sermon outline important? A good outline… 61 1.Shows the whole sermon at once to see if it flows naturally 2.Clarifies superior from inferior parts 3.Helps you put parts in proper order 4.Shows where you need supporting material

How can you help listeners see the skeleton of your message without taking the skin off? 61 Let's see how to outline correctly…

How to Outline Correctly A.Distinguish ideas 61

Subject: How can you speak to non- Christians properly (6c)? Distinguishing Points on Col. 4:6 HO 49 I. Speak graciously (6a) A. A. B. II. Speak wise words (6b) B.

3. Superior Point Outlining 61 I. _________________ (v. 5) A. _________________ (v. 6) B. _________________ (v. 7) 2. _________________ (v. 7) I. _________________ (vv. 5-7) A. _________________ (v. 5) B. _________________ (vv. 6-7) 1. _________________ (v. 6)

Platforms need support

Support Your Main Idea 62 SPs - It's OK if these are not seen!

How to Outline Correctly A.Distinguish ideas B.Consistent symbols 62

Symbols for the Body of the Sermon 62 I. = For Main Points Only 1. (1) A. = For Major Sub-Points a. (a)

Intro & Conclusion Symbols 62 I.I. A.A. Introduction B.B II.II. A.A. B.B. Conclusion Body of the Message

Don't misplace your points

How to Outline Correctly A.Distinguish ideas B.Consistent symbols C.Transitions 62

Subject: How can you make sure you're speaking to non-Christians properly (6c)? Transitions are Parenthetical 49 I. Speak graciously (6a) A. B. (What's the second way to speak to non- Christians properly?) A. B. II. Speak wise words (6b)

How to Outline Correctly A.Distinguish ideas B.Consistent symbols C.Transitions D.Inductive parentheses 62

Subject: When church growth problems arise, how should we solve them? Simple Inductive (Acts 6:1-6) 49 (I. The apostles solved the growth problem with lay leadership) A. Their church was growing (1a) B. They had a food problem (1b) C. They designated leaders (2-6) II. The solution to the problems of a growing church is lay leaders (MI) III. The solution to our problems… (APP) Don Sunukjian, DTS (=EI) Inductively developed MPI (=EI)

How to Outline Correctly A.Distinguish ideas B.Consistent symbols C.Transitions D.Inductive parentheses E.Use full ideas 62

Don't Outline Like This! (Acts 6:1-6) MI: Church growth problems 49 I. Their lay leadership A. Growing (1a) B. Food (1b) C. Leaders (2-6) II. Our lay leaders (MI) A. Our growth B. Our key problem C. Our solution Give full sentences!

Better with Full Sentences (Acts 6:1-6) MI: When church growth problems arise, we should solve them with lay leadership 49 I. The solution to Jerusalem's growth problem was lay leadership (EI) A. Their church was growing (1a) B. They had a food problem (1b) C. They designated leaders (2-6) II. The solution to our growth problems is to appoint lay leaders (MI) A. We grew from 50 to 100 last year B. Our key problem is soul care C. We need to more pastoral leaders

E. Only use full ideas 1.Write every point in the sermon, no matter how small, in a grammatically complete sentence. a.Avoid a "title" or "phrase" outline (never "The work of God") b.Avoid sentences equivalent to a phrase: "Paul discusses the work of God." "Two features of salvation are described." 62

E. Only use full ideas 62

Subject: How can you face trials? I. In your trials at work, trust God (1). II. In your trials at work, seek counsel (2). MI: In your trials at work, trust God and seek counsel. I. Trust God (1). II. Seek counsel (2). MI: Trust God and seek counsel. Subject: How can you face trials at work? 63 Subject: How can you face trials at work? (How else can you face trials at work?)

F. Qualities of a Good Outline 1.Unity 2.Balance 3.Movement 62

Subject: How can you speak to non- Christians properly? G. Place the Main Idea Properly I. Speak graciously (6a). II. Speak wise words (6b). MI: Speak graciously & wisely to unbelievers. I. Speak graciously (6a). II. Speak wise words (6b). MI: Speak graciously & wisely to unbelievers. 63

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