THE STRUCTURE OF A SERMON

1. THE STRUCTURE OF A SERMON The methodology of preaching

2. Sub Division - The Discussion

3. The Discussion Definition The discussion is the proper unfolding of the ideas contained in the divisions

4. The Discussion Qualities • Unity • Proportion • Progression • Brevity • Clarity • Variety Sources • The Bible • Literature • Experience • Observation • Imagination

5. The Discussion Tools of Discussion Explanation The unfolding of truths contained in the text • Context • Cross reference • Laws of language • Culture background

6. The Discussion Tools of Discussion Argumentation This is forceful in giving authority to truths when corroborated with positive proofs • Scripture • Logical reasoning • Testimony • Statistics

7. The Discussion Tools of Discussion Quotations Introduces a third party in to the discussion • Scripture text • Proverbs or pithy sayings • Authoritative sources • Poetry

8. Stimulate the imagination • Evoke emotional response • Culturally currency • Produce relevancy • Translate know to the un-known • Provide a break • Afford variety • Indirect application The Discussion Tools of Discussion Illustrations An illustrations is a means of throwing light upon a sermon by the use of an example

9. Not necessarily given at each division • Often needed to move on to next division. • “Not what you say but how you say it” • Produces agreement • Is what set sermons apart from other rhetoric • Must have your conviction behind • Must not overshadow proposition or undermine your conclusion . The Discussion Tools of Discussion Application The rhetorical process by which truth is brought to bear directly and personally upon individuals in order to persuade them to respond properly to it

10. THE CONCLUSION

11. THE CONCLUSION Definition “The conclusion is the climax of the whole sermon in which the preacher’s one constant aim reaches its goal in the form of a forceful impression.”

12. THE CONCLUSION Forms Recapitulation- Don’t restate word for word, but summaries concisely and clearly Illustration – Pictures paints a thousand words. Often no more needs to be said after good illustration Application and Appeal- Sum up the proposition and present it to the audience with an appeal. IE like a lawyer making his final appeal to the jurors

13. THE CONCLUSION GOALS Reemphasized summary- To summarize the truth behind your proposition that brings home its importance to the hearers Appeal To appeal or call to them to respond personally to the truth in a way that will please God

14. THE CONCLUSION What is looks like • No 3- The Anchor for our Souls • A- Boating story ill……. the anchor open my eyes to hope really feels like. • - Personal story (ill) of hope • B- Main text Hebs (quots) ……. • - Context of the book of Hebrews………. • - The promises of God is our anchor, founded on the truth of Christ • - This anchor will secure them in their time of troubles……. • - (Ill) Heb 12 hero's of faith Transition- Like the hero's of faith, anyone who has experienced the anchor of hope in a time of need, when storm clouds seem unrelenting, will value it comfort, love its nurture and relish its security. In closing thenI would like to finish with this simply story Christian faith Conclusion- Illustration………. - I urge you then don’t be like me, ignorant of the anchor sitting in my boat…….. - God has made promise’s for us and Christ's resurrection is the proof of the hope we have that death is not the end. Christ life death and resurrection are our anchor, our hope, our security in times of darkness, take the time to know these facts and add them to your life essentials.