I believe these 7 Best Books on Expository Preaching will sharpen your ability to faithfully explain Scripture and connect powerfully with your congregation. 7 Best Books on Expository Preaching If you want to faithfully proclaim God’s Word, you need the right tools. Over the years, I’ve learned that great preaching isn’t about clever words or flashy … [Read more...] about 7 Best Books on Expository Preaching
Sermon Tips
7 Tips For Writing Sermon Introductions
Want to start your sermon strong? Follow these 7 tips for writing sermon introductions that connect and engage your audience. 7 Tips For Writing Sermon Introductions Crafting a great sermon introduction is key to capturing attention and preparing hearts for the message. A well-chosen opening draws listeners in and sets the stage for powerful preaching. Whether you use … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Writing Sermon Introductions
7 Tips For Writing Sermon Conclusions
If you want to end your sermons with impact, then these 7 Tips For Writing Sermon Conclusions will help you finish strong. 7 Tips For Writing Sermon Conclusions A great sermon can lose its impact if the conclusion falls flat. That final moment is your chance to reinforce the message, stir hearts, and inspire action. Yet, many preachers rush through it or end abruptly, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For Writing Sermon Conclusions
7 Tips for Writing Topical Sermons
7 Tips for Writing Topical Sermons include: 1) choose the topic, 2) study the topic, 3) select the main points, 4) create a sermon outline, 5) write content to sermon outline, 6) craft an introduction, and 7) write a conclusion. 7 Tips for Writing Topical Sermons Writing a topical sermon requires careful preparation and a clear structure. A well-crafted sermon helps … [Read more...] about 7 Tips for Writing Topical Sermons
What are the Different Types of Sermons?
There are various ways to categorize the different types of biblical sermons. To keep it super simple, I will categorize them into four types: 1) Expository Sermons; 2) Textual Sermons; 3) Topical Sermons; and 4) Narrative sermons. What are the different types of sermons? Expository Sermons Textual Sermons Topical Sermons Narrative Sermons Again, I … [Read more...] about What are the Different Types of Sermons?
How to Write a Sermon Introduction
I find the students that write the best sermon introductions are the ones who understand the structure of the sermon. This article will look at the structure of the sermon and the four tips for writing a good sermon introduction. The 4 tips on how to write a sermon introduction are: 1) the introduction must demand attention, 2) the introduction must uncover needs, 3) the … [Read more...] about How to Write a Sermon Introduction
How Do You Make an Outline For a Sermon?
There are four steps that I encourage students to take in order to make an outline for a sermon - select an easy passage, sketch a block diagram, shape the sermon outline and scribe the outline into a manuscript. How Do You Make an Outline For a Sermon? Select an easy passage of Scripture Sketch a block diagram of the passage of Scripture Shape the sermon … [Read more...] about How Do You Make an Outline For a Sermon?
How To Block Diagram Scripture
Students often ask why do we need to learn how to block diagram Scripture? Block diagramming is a visual aid that helps you see the patterns of thought in a Scripture passage and how they relate to each other. This article will explain and demonstrate: 1) What is block diagramming? 2) How to block diagram Scripture? 3) Why is it necessary to learn how to block diagram … [Read more...] about How To Block Diagram Scripture
Mechanical Layout of Scripture
The mechanical layout of Scripture is a valuable skill to aid students or preachers in determining the author’s meaning within the Scriptures. The mechanical layout of Scripture outlines a verse or verses of Scripture in order to expose the flow of thought in a visual way. You will clearly see the main thought and subordinate thoughts as you sketch the mechanical layout on … [Read more...] about Mechanical Layout of Scripture
The Mechanical Layout of the Scriptures
Learning the mechanical layout of the Scriptures will help you see the relationships between words, phrases and clauses in sentences. Therefore you will see how these words, phrases or clauses fit into the overall meaning of the Scriptures you are studying. To put it another way, the mechanical layout of the Scriptures is simply outlining the thought patterns in a … [Read more...] about The Mechanical Layout of the Scriptures