1. Effective Preaching: Elements of Expository Preaching Applied to Missions 30th December ( JKUAT, Kenya) Jotham Munene – CITAM Valley Road

2. “He being dead yet speaketh”
John Brokhoff
In one church the preaching was so uninteresting that a sign was put on the pulpit quoting Hebrews 11:4:
“He being dead yet speaketh”
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3. Introduction Homiletics - The Art of Preaching
To Preach – to make a speech about religion in a church or other public place. (Webster Dictionary)
Homiletics – the science of preaching and delivery of a discourse based on scripture ( Broadus)
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4. Is Preaching Important?
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe (1 Corinthians 1:21 KJV)
Great Sermons:
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5. The Preacher The channel of God’s message.
Requisites for an effective Preacher:
a sense of divine calling (Romans 1:1, Rom 10:15)
a vital christian experience
Continuation of learning
The development of natural gifts
Complete dependence on the Holy Spirit.
a deep understanding of the Bible (Hermeneutics)
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6. Foundations of a Sermon
Text, Subject, Title, Proposition, Objective

7. Foundation - The Text
Portion of scripture chosen as the foundation for a sermon.
Let the text select the preacher (“preach me”)
Text without context - pretext
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8. Foundation - Subject What is the sermon about?
Doctrine, ethical principle, a need – salvation
Examples: salvation by grace; Christ – the unfailing Light.
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9. Foundation – The Title This is the name the preacher gives the sermon.
Function is to catch attention, attract and interest the listeners.
Qualities:
Interesting – “Things God doesn’t know”
Honest – Preach what you promise.
Not vulgar
Can subject = Title
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10. Foundation – The Objective
The aim of the sermon.
Answers the question: “What life changes should result from the sermon?”
E.g. Sermon:
On the High Road to Salvation
Objective
To lead listeners to walk the high road and to receive salvation in Christ.
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11. Classification of Sermons
By Structure, By Pattern

12. Classification – By Structure
Textual Sermon – division come from the text.
Topical Sermon – divisions from the subject.
Textual-Topical – divisions from both the text and topic.
The Expository Sermon.
Occupied mainly with the exposition of scripture.
Unity is the key in expository preaching.
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13. Patterns?
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14. Formal Elements of the Sermon
Plan, Introduction, Conclusion

15. Elements – The Plan Plan – how the material is organised. Qualities
Unity
Order – sequence
Proportion
Progress – sermon moves towards a climax.
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16. Elements – The introduction
Objectives:
Interest the hearers
Prepare them for understanding the sermon.
Sources of info:
The text
The subject to be discussed
The occasion – eg Christmas
The problem
The life situation
Striking Statement – quotation, song, stats…
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17. Qualities of a Good Introduction
Related to the theme of discourse
Generally consists of one thought
Must not promise too much
Must not be too long – take them inside
Should be carefully prepared.
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18. Elements – The conclusion
Don’t leave folk without directing them to action.
“should move like a river, growing in volume and power” – Broadus.
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19. Conclusion – Guiding Principles
Careful Preparation
Natural and appropriate termination of the discussion… therefore, so, consequently
Unmistakably personal
Alive and energetic – passion, fire, energy
E.g. Josh 24:14-16; Matt 7:24-26
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20. Conclusion - Methods Recapitulation – not repetition Application
Direct appeal – e.g. to salvation
Pastoral exhortation
Repetition of the text itself
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21. Expository Preaching

22. Definition
- “the communication of a biblical concept, derived from and transmitted through a historical, grammatical, literary study of a passage in its context, which the Holy Spirit first applies to the personality of the preacher, then through him to his hearers” (19830: 30 – Haddon Robinson : Quoted in Osborne Grant – The hermeneutical Spiral – pg 30)
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23. Hermeneutics - interpretation
The expositor must find the original meaning of the text; then significance to her audience ( Osbourne 30)
He seek to close the Distance
time
Culture
geography
language.
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24. Hermeneutics - interpretation
We seek to find the
Author’s intended meaning
Significance to us and the audience.
Tools:
Text in original language
Bible translations
Bible dictionaries – e.g. ISBE (International Study Bible Encyclopedia)
Commentaries
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25. Hermeneutics – Tools contd.
Study Bibles – NIV Study Bible; Spirit filled Life Study Bible; Life Application….
Concordances – look up verses
Bible atlas
Electronic tools – careful which website you follow…
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26. Considerations for Postmodernism
Transcendence, not information
People have not grown in the judeo-christian world view (even our own children)
1 Peter 3:15
Spoiled for options – even religious options
Stories: - Postmodern people crave stories— their story, your story, human interest stories.
(Localzo 2000)
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27. Postmodern Considerations
Tony Campolo: "The church will be ready for postmodernity if it rediscovers the truth it had in premodernity. It is the absurdity and foolishness of Jesus Christ.”
Karl Barth, in Evangelical Theology, called for a renaissance of the sense of wonder.
(Localzo)
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28. Deductive or Inductive Outlines?
Deductive Logic:
1. Major premise: God wants everyone to be happy.
2. Minor premise: You are one of "everyone:'
3. Conclusion: Therefore God wants you to be happy.
Inductive Logic:
the sermon at the Areopagus - Acts 17:22-31.
(from Evangelical Preaching That Connects © 1995 by Craig A. Localzo. Published by InterVarsity Press. All rights reserved.)
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29. Inductive: a problem solving method
We need to solve the problem of …..
Some solutions have been suggested
What is God’s solution?
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30. Inductive: Rebuttal Method
Series of questions answered negatively.
Romans 8:26 – 39
Qu: Does God care about our circum.
Are we alone in our situations …29, 30
Are any exp unimportant to God..26,27
Does God withhold that which is for our good? (31 – 32)
Do we live outside His purpose ..28
Prop: God indeed cares about all circumstances in our lives.
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31. Sample Sermons
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