A Christian Perspective in Homiletics.ppt

a teaching of homiletics

1. Effective Preaching:
Elements of Expository Preaching Applied
to Missions
30
th
December 2014
( JKUAT, Kenya)
Jotham Munene – CITAM Valley RoadJotham Munene – CITAM Valley Road

2. 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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3. IntroductionIntroduction
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?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 PreacherThe Preacher
The 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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6. Foundations of a SermonFoundations of a Sermon
Text, Subject, Title, Proposition, Objective

7. Foundation - The TextFoundation - 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 - SubjectFoundation - 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 TitleFoundation – 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 ObjectiveFoundation – 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 SermonsClassification of Sermons
By Structure, By Pattern

12. Classification – By StructureClassification – 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?Patterns?
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14. Formal Elements of the SermonFormal Elements of the Sermon
Plan, Introduction, Conclusion

15. Elements – The PlanElements – 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 introductionElements – 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 IntroductionQualities 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 conclusionElements – 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 PrinciplesConclusion – 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 - MethodsConclusion - Methods
Recapitulation – not repetition
Application
Direct appeal – e.g. to salvation
Pastoral exhortation
Repetition of the text itself
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21. Expository PreachingExpository Preaching

22. 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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23. Hermeneutics - interpretationHermeneutics - 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 - interpretationHermeneutics - 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.Hermeneutics – Tools 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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26. Considerations for PostmodernismConsiderations 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 ConsiderationsPostmodern 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 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 Inductive: a problem solving
methodmethod
We need to solve the problem of …..
Some solutions have been suggested
What is God’s solution?
--------------------------------------------
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30. Inductive: Rebuttal MethodInductive: 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 SermonsSample Sermons
www.sermons.com
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