~THIS IS WHAT OUR PASTORS DO IN ORDER TO READY THEMSELVES FOR GOD BEFORE EVERY SERMON.. SO WHEN WE SAY PRAY FOR OUR PASTORS----UMMM, WE REALLY MEAN IT. THANK YOU PASTORS!!!#Bible An Example Of An Expository Sermon: Here is an example of an outline for an expository sermon: Title: CHARACTERISTICS OF FALSE TEACHERS Text: Jude chapter 1 Introduction: Jude 1:3-4 Body: I. Their background: A. Before of old ordained to this condemnation (verse 4). II. Their walk: A. Crept in unawares (verse 4). B. Walking after their own lusts (verse 6). C. Walking after their own ungodly lusts (verse 18). III. Their talk: A. Speak evil of dignities (verses 8-10). B. Speak evil of things they know not (verses 8-10). C. Murmurers (verse 16). D. Complainers (verse 16). E. Mouths speak great swelling words (verse 16). F. Mockers (verse 18). IV. Their doctrine: A. Turn the grace of God into lasciviousness (verse 4). B. Deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ (verse 4). C. Have not the Spirit (verse 19). V. Their conduct: A. Ungodly (verse 4). B. Filthy dreamers (verse 8). C. Defile the flesh (verse 8). D. Despise dominion (verses 8-10). E. Corrupt what they naturally know (verses 8-10). F. Admire people because of the benefit they receive (verse 16). G. Separate themselves (verse 19). H. Live sensually (verse 19). Application: What should you do in response to these types: Jude 1:20-23 Conclusion: Summary, call for response. GENERAL GUIDELINES Here are some general guidelines that will help you plan any type of sermon. SELECTING A TEXT: The word text came from a Greek word which means woven or spun. The text should be that from which the message is woven or from which it spins off. It should be the basis of the sermon. Using a text from Gods Word as the basis of a sermon gives the preacher authority in his message. He is saying Thus saith the Lord because he is speaking Gods Word. He can do so with boldness and authority. The text keeps a message Biblical and it gains the confidence of the audience by assuring them that the preacher is proclaiming Gods Word and not his own opinions. Here are some guidelines for selecting a text from Gods Word: 1. Pray for guidance from the Lord. 2. Study Gods Word regularly. Texts and subjects for ministry will result from your study. Keep a notebook of texts and subject ideas as you discover them in your personal study. Use these later for planning sermons. 3. Consider the spiritual needs of the audience to which you plan to minister. For example, an audience of ministers do not normally need a text and sermon on salvation. (Remember what you learned about audience analysis in Chapter Eight). 4. Before you preach on a text, be certain you understand it so you will not create confusion in the minds of your listeners. 5. Consider the entire revelation of Gods truth. Do not preach only on your favorite texts or subjects people enjoy hearing. ALL Scripture is given by inspiration of God and profitable. INTERPRETING THE TEXT: After you have selected a text, study all the Bible teaches about it. If you have various translations of the Bible, study these for further understanding. If you have Bible commentaries, read what others have said about the text. These study methods will help you understand or interpret the text properly. Here are some basic rules of interpreting Gods Word which should be used as you study the text: The Rule Of Divine Authority: The Bible is the final authority. Every portion of the Scripture is inspired by God. The Rule Of Literal Interpretation: The Bible means exactly what it says and should be interpreted literally unless the context indicates otherwise. Sometimes there are symbols and parables used in the Bible to illustrate truths, but these are clearly indicated in the context of Scripture. The Rule Of Contextual Consideration: Every verse should be studied in relation to its context. Study what precedes and follows the text. Many false doctrines have been created by taking verses out of context. To study a passage in its context ask yourself: -Who is speaking or writing? -What is being said? -To whom is it being said? -Why is it said? -When was it said? The Rule Of First Mention: The first time a word, phrase, object, or incident is mentioned in the Bible, it often gives a key to its meaning anywhere else in the Bible. For example, in Genesis 3 there is the first mention of fig leaves. Here, Adam used fig leaves to try to cover his own sin and nakedness by his own efforts. Fig leaves speak of self-righteousness, rejection of God, and an attempt to justify ones self before God. This is why Jesus cursed the tree with leaves but no fruit in Matthew 21 and Mark 11 and 13. To understand this act, we recall the law of first mention and go back to Genesis 3. Fig leaves represented the self-righteous nation of Israel who had rejected Jesus and not brought forth the true fruits of repentance. The Rule Of Repetition: When something is repeated in Scripture it is for the purpose of emphasis. It means that this truth is of such special importance that it needs to be repeated. The Rule Of Cumulative Revelation: The full truth of Gods Word on any subject must not be gathered from an isolated passage. The cumulative [total] revelation of all the Bible says regarding a truth must be considered. This means you must accumulate all the Bible teaches on a certain subject. This is why the rule is called the rule of cumulative revelation. You cannot base a doctrine on a few isolated verses about a subject. GATHERING SERMON MATERIAL: Once you have selected a text, you must gather material for the sermon. Asking these questions will help you do this: 1. What does the Bible teach about this subject? The most important objective is to communicate what God has revealed in His Word concerning the subject. This should compose the major part of your message. 2. What have I observed in life and ministry that concerns this subject? What examples in life and ministry relate to the subject? How have you seen the truths of the Word demonstrated in real life? You can use these examples for illustration and application in the message. 3. What have I read concerning this subject? If you have access to Bible reference materials, reading and research of the works of Bible scholars will assist you in gathering material for the sermon. 4. Who do I know that has knowledge on this subject? Is there someone who has had an experience which relates to this text? Is there someone you know who has studied extensively on the subject? Consult them as part of your preparation for preaching on this subject. THE FINAL OBJECTIVE This chapter concludes this course on Teaching Tactics. But in reality, you have only begun because you must keep on preaching and teaching until the final objective is met: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus. (Colossians 1:28) And they shall not teach every man his neighbor, and every man his brother, saying Know the Lord; for all shall know me, from the least to the greatest. (Hebrews 8:11)
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