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Effective Preaching: Elements
of Expository Preaching Applied to Missions
30th December 2014 ( JKUAT, Kenya)
Jotham Munene – CITAM Valley RoadJotham Munene – CITAM Valley Road
John BrokhoffJohn 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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IntroductionIntroductionHomiletics - The Art of PreachingTo 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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Is Preaching Important?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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The PreacherThe PreacherThe channel of God’s message.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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Foundations of a SermonFoundations of a SermonText, Subject, Title, Proposition, Objective
Foundation - The TextFoundation - The TextPortion 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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Foundation - SubjectFoundation - SubjectWhat is the sermon about?
◦Doctrine, ethical principle, a need – salvation
Examples: salvation by grace; Christ – the unfailing Light.
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Foundation – The TitleFoundation – The TitleThis 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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Foundation – The Foundation – The ObjectiveObjectiveThe 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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Classification of SermonsClassification of SermonsBy Structure, By Pattern
Classification – By Classification – By StructureStructureTextual 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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Patterns?Patterns?
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Formal Elements of the Formal Elements of the SermonSermonPlan, Introduction, Conclusion
Elements – The PlanElements – The PlanPlan – how the material is
organised.Qualities
◦Unity◦Order – sequence◦Proportion◦Progress – sermon moves towards a
climax.
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Elements – The Elements – The introductionintroductionObjectives:
◦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,
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Qualities of a Good Qualities of a Good IntroductionIntroductionRelated to the theme of
discourseGenerally consists of one thoughtMust not promise too muchMust not be too long – take them
insideShould be carefully prepared.
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Elements – The conclusionElements – The conclusionDon’t leave folk without directing
them to action.“should move like a river,
growing in volume and power” – Broadus.
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Conclusion – Guiding Conclusion – Guiding PrinciplesPrinciplesCareful PreparationNatural and appropriate
termination of the discussion… therefore, so, consequently
Unmistakably personalAlive and energetic – passion, fire,
energy
E.g. Josh 24:14-16; Matt 7:24-26
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Conclusion - MethodsConclusion - MethodsRecapitulation – not repetitionApplicationDirect appeal – e.g. to salvationPastoral exhortationRepetition of the text itself
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Expository PreachingExpository Preaching
DefinitionDefinition- “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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Hermeneutics - Hermeneutics - interpretationinterpretationThe 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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Hermeneutics - Hermeneutics - interpretationinterpretationWe 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)
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Hermeneutics – Tools Hermeneutics – Tools contd.contd.Tools (2):
◦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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Considerations for Considerations for PostmodernismPostmodernismTranscendence, not information People have not grown in the judeo-
christian world view (even our own children)
1 Peter 3:15Spoiled for options – even religious optionsStories: - Postmodern people crave
stories—their story, your story, human interest stories.
(Localzo 2000)
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Postmodern Postmodern ConsiderationsConsiderationsTony 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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Deductive or Inductive Deductive or Inductive Outlines?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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Inductive: a problem solving Inductive: a problem solving methodmethodWe need to solve the problem of
…..Some solutions have been
suggestedWhat is God’s solution?--------------------------------------------
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Inductive: Rebuttal Inductive: Rebuttal MethodMethodSeries of questions answered
negatively.Romans 8:26 – 39Qu: 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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Sample SermonsSample Sermonswww.sermons.com
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