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Preparing & Preaching Preparing & Preaching Gospel SermonsGospel Sermons

“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”

(Romans 10:15)

“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”

(Romans 10:15)

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Be Prepared to Preach!Be Prepared to Preach!Be Prepared to Preach!Be Prepared to Preach!

Have Have something to saysomething to say, not just , not just have to say something!have to say something!

Preach the word, Preach the word, 2 Tim. 4:22 Tim. 4:2– You cannot preach what you do not You cannot preach what you do not

knowknow– You will preach what you do know: It You will preach what you do know: It

will either be the truth or fableswill either be the truth or fables (2 Tim. (2 Tim. 4:2-4)4:2-4)

Gospel preachers must be willing Gospel preachers must be willing and prepared to and prepared to “preach the gospel”“preach the gospel” (Rom. 1:15)(Rom. 1:15)

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What is the What is the Purpose of Preaching?Purpose of Preaching?

What is the What is the Purpose of Preaching?Purpose of Preaching?

To proclaim the gospel of Christ, to To proclaim the gospel of Christ, to make disciples and to help disciples make disciples and to help disciples grow in Christ, grow in Christ, Mk. 16:15-16; Matt. Mk. 16:15-16; Matt. 28:19-20; 1 Cor. 1:21-2428:19-20; 1 Cor. 1:21-24– Preach the gospel to save the lostPreach the gospel to save the lost– Teach the saved (Christians) to Teach the saved (Christians) to

observe all things Christ commandsobserve all things Christ commands– The power of God & the wisdom of The power of God & the wisdom of

GodGod

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What is a Gospel Sermon?What is a Gospel Sermon?What is a Gospel Sermon?What is a Gospel Sermon?

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A Gospel Sermon Must Be…A Gospel Sermon Must Be…A Gospel Sermon Must Be…A Gospel Sermon Must Be…

ScripturalScriptural– Speak words of God, Speak words of God, 1 Pet. 4:111 Pet. 4:11– Inspired Scripture (God’s word, Inspired Scripture (God’s word,

not man’s), not man’s), 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 4:22 Tim. 3:16-17; 4:2– BasedBased on Scripture, on Scripture, supportedsupported by by

Scripture & Scripture & appealsappeals to Scripture to Scripture– Turns people to Scripture, not to Turns people to Scripture, not to

the man doing the preaching! the man doing the preaching! 1 1 Ths. 2:1-4, 13 Ths. 2:1-4, 13

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SoundSound– Conform to the word of God, Conform to the word of God,

2 Tim. 1:13; 1 Tim. 2 Tim. 1:13; 1 Tim. 6:3-56:3-5

– False teachers exist, False teachers exist, 1 Jno. 4:1, 61 Jno. 4:1, 6– Any other gospel curses the Any other gospel curses the

preacher & those who receive it, preacher & those who receive it, Gal. 1:6-9Gal. 1:6-9

– Do not accept the preacher who Do not accept the preacher who is not preaching sound doctrine, is not preaching sound doctrine, 2 Cor. 11:3-4 (2 Jno. 9-11)2 Cor. 11:3-4 (2 Jno. 9-11)

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Studied,Studied, 2 Tim. 2:14-182 Tim. 2:14-18– Be a good minister of Jesus Be a good minister of Jesus

Christ, Christ, 1 Tim. 4:6-161 Tim. 4:6-16Instruct in words of faith,Instruct in words of faith, 4:64:6Carefully follow,Carefully follow, 4:6 (2 Tim. 3:10)4:6 (2 Tim. 3:10)Reject error & live godly,Reject error & live godly, 4:7-4:7-9(1:3-4)9(1:3-4)

Suffer reproach, Suffer reproach, 4:10 (2 Tim. 4:5)4:10 (2 Tim. 4:5)Command, teach, exhort,Command, teach, exhort, 4:11 4:11 (5:7; 6:2)(5:7; 6:2)

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Christ, Christ, 1 Tim. 4:6-1 Tim. 4:6-1616Set an example,Set an example, 4:124:12Prepare yourself: Prepare yourself: ReadRead…then, …then, exhortexhort & & teachteach,, 4:134:13

Be devoted,Be devoted, 4:14-154:14-15Be careful, Be careful, 4:164:16

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Christ, Christ, 1 Tim. 4:6-161 Tim. 4:6-16– Hebrews 5:12-14:Hebrews 5:12-14:

Must study & use the word of Must study & use the word of God…God…

To know it, grow in it & preach itTo know it, grow in it & preach it

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A Gospel Sermon Must…A Gospel Sermon Must…A Gospel Sermon Must…A Gospel Sermon Must…

Present the Savior & His Salvation, Present the Savior & His Salvation, Acts 8:5, 35 (Rom. 1:16)Acts 8:5, 35 (Rom. 1:16)– God’s way of saving the lost, God’s way of saving the lost,

1 Cor. 1:21-23; 15:1-41 Cor. 1:21-23; 15:1-4– Preaching the New Testament Preaching the New Testament isis

preaching Christ, preaching Christ, 1 Cor. 2:1-5 (14:37)1 Cor. 2:1-5 (14:37)– Whole counsel of God, Whole counsel of God, Acts 20:20, 27Acts 20:20, 27

Grace Grace (20:24, 32);(20:24, 32); Kingdom Kingdom (20:25),(20:25), Warnings Warnings (20:28-31)(20:28-31)

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Developing a SermonDeveloping a SermonDeveloping a SermonDeveloping a Sermon

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The Parts of a SermonThe Parts of a SermonThe Parts of a SermonThe Parts of a Sermon

The The IntroductionIntroduction– Tell audience Tell audience

what you want what you want to sayto say

The BodyThe Body– Say itSay it

The ConclusionThe Conclusion– Tell audience Tell audience

what you saidwhat you said

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Step 1:Step 1: Choose your text or Choose your text or

subjectsubjectAssess need of Assess need of

audienceaudienceSingle lesson or Single lesson or

seriesseriesTextual or topicalTextual or topical

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Step 2: Step 2: I. Let God’s word speakI. Let God’s word speakDon’t make up your mind Don’t make up your mind

& then go to the Bible to & then go to the Bible to prove it!prove it!

Let God’s word make up Let God’s word make up your mind; then preach your mind; then preach His wordHis word

Apply sound principles of Apply sound principles of Bible interpretationBible interpretation

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Step 2: Step 2: I. Let God’s word I. Let God’s word

speakspeakDon’t make up your Don’t make up your

mind & then go to the mind & then go to the Bible to prove it!Bible to prove it!

Let God’s word make Let God’s word make up your mindup your mind

Apply sound Apply sound principles of Bible principles of Bible interpretationinterpretation

II. Discover the II. Discover the subject & the subject & the theme of texttheme of text

Read & study the Read & study the text to text to understand itunderstand it

Look for a word Look for a word or phrase that is or phrase that is repeatedrepeated

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Step 1: Step 1: Choose a text or Choose a text or

subjectsubject

Step 2:Step 2:Let the text speakLet the text speak

Step 3:Step 3:Develop main pointsDevelop main points

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Sermon TypesSermon TypesSermon TypesSermon Types

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Sermon Types: TOPICALSermon Types: TOPICALSermon Types: TOPICALSermon Types: TOPICAL

Topical SermonTopical SermonDeveloped from a Developed from a

Bible topic Bible topic Main points Main points

supported by supported by various scripturesvarious scriptures

Sub points are Sub points are also supported by also supported by various passages various passages

Holy Spirit BaptismHoly Spirit Baptism

I.I.Performed by Jesus Performed by Jesus (Luke 3:16)(Luke 3:16)

II.II.Promised to Promised to Apostles Apostles (Acts (Acts 1:2-5)1:2-5)

III.III.Received by Received by Apostles Apostles (Acts 2:1-4, 16-(Acts 2:1-4, 16-17, 33)17, 33)


Topical SermonTopical Sermon Developed from a Developed from a



Sub points are Sub points are also supported by also supported by various passagesvarious passages

Water BaptismWater BaptismI.I. What? Water What? Water (Acts 8:38; (Acts 8:38;

10:47-48)10:47-48)II.II. How? Immersion How? Immersion (Rom. (Rom.

6:4)6:4)III.III.Who? Repentant Believer Who? Repentant Believer

(Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38)(Mk. 16:15-16; Acts 2:38)IV.IV.Why? Salvation Why? Salvation (1 Pet. (1 Pet.

3:21)3:21)V.V.When? Immediately When? Immediately

(Acts 16:33)(Acts 16:33)VI.VI.How Many? OneHow Many? One (Eph. (Eph.

4:5)4:5)


Topical SermonTopical Sermon Developed from Developed from

a Bible topic a Bible topic Main points Main points

supported by supported by various various scripturesscriptures

Sub points are Sub points are also supported also supported by various by various passagespassages

True WorshipTrue Worship(John 4:23-24)(John 4:23-24)

I.I. God Seeking True God Seeking True Worshipers Worshipers (Jno. 4:23)(Jno. 4:23)

II.II.Must Worship in Spirit Must Worship in Spirit (4:24)(4:24)Right heartRight heart (Matt. 15:8)(Matt. 15:8)

III.III.Must Worship in Truth Must Worship in Truth (4:24)(4:24)Right actionsRight actions (Acts 2:42; (Acts 2:42; 20:7; Eph. 5:19; 1 Cor. 16:2)20:7; Eph. 5:19; 1 Cor. 16:2)


Topical SermonTopical Sermon Developed from a Developed from a



Sub points are Sub points are also supported by also supported by various passagesvarious passages

The Unknown GodThe Unknown God(Acts 17:22-31)(Acts 17:22-31)

I.I. Creative Creative (Ac 17:24)(Ac 17:24)

II.II. Self-sustaining Self-sustaining (Ac (Ac 17:25)17:25)

III.III.Ruling Ruling (Ac 17:26)(Ac 17:26)

IV.IV.Purposeful Purposeful (Ac 17:27-28)(Ac 17:27-28)

V.V.Merciful & Authoritative Merciful & Authoritative (Ac 17:30-31)(Ac 17:30-31)

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Sermon Types: TEXTUALSermon Types: TEXTUALSermon Types: TEXTUALSermon Types: TEXTUAL

Textual SermonTextual SermonDeveloped from a Developed from a

passage of passage of ScriptureScripture

Main points Main points developed from developed from this passagethis passage

Sub points come Sub points come from this passage from this passage & other passages& other passages

Jesus of NazarethJesus of Nazareth

(Acts 2)(Acts 2)

I.I. Approved by God Approved by God (2:22)(2:22)

II.II.You Killed Him You Killed Him (2:23)(2:23)

III.III.God Raised Him God Raised Him (2:24-(2:24-32)32)

IV.IV.God Exalted Him God Exalted Him (2:33-(2:33-36)36)

V.V.How to be Saved How to be Saved (2:37-(2:37-41) 41)

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Unity & Growth in ChristUnity & Growth in Christ

(Eph. 4:1-16)(Eph. 4:1-16)

I.I. Walk Worthy of the Gospel, Walk Worthy of the Gospel, 4:14:1

II.II.Attitudes of Unity & Growth, Attitudes of Unity & Growth, 4:2-34:2-3

III.III.Basis of Unity & Growth, Basis of Unity & Growth, 4:4-64:4-6

IV.IV.Gifts for Unity & Growth, Gifts for Unity & Growth, 4:7-4:7-1313

V.V.Results of Unity & Results of Unity & Growth,Growth,4:14-164:14-16

Textual SermonTextual Sermon Developed from Developed from

a passage of a passage of ScriptureScripture


Sub points come Sub points come from this from this passage & other passage & other passagespassages

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Holy ScriptureHoly Scripture

(2 Timothy 3:14-17)(2 Timothy 3:14-17)I.I. Holy Holy (3:15)(3:15)II.II.Inspired by God Inspired by God (3:16)(3:16)III.III.Profitable for… Profitable for… (3:16)(3:16)

Doctrine; Reproof; Doctrine; Reproof; Correction; Instruction in Correction; Instruction in righteousnessrighteousness

IV.IV.Completely Equips the Completely Equips the Man of God for All Good Man of God for All Good WorksWorks (3:17)(3:17)

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Ezra: Ready to PreachEzra: Ready to Preach

(Ezra 7:10)(Ezra 7:10)

I.I. Prepared his Heart Prepared his Heart (1 Pe (1 Pe 3:15)3:15)

II.II.To Seek Law of the Lord To Seek Law of the Lord (Eph. 3:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:14)(Eph. 3:3-4; 2 Tim. 3:14)

III.III.To Do It To Do It (Matt. 7:23; Jas. (Matt. 7:23; Jas. 4:17)4:17)

IV.IV.To Teach God’s Word in To Teach God’s Word in Israel Israel (2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. (2 Tim. 2:2; Matt. 28:19-20)28:19-20)

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Prepare Yourself to Preach!Prepare Yourself to Preach!Prepare Yourself to Preach!Prepare Yourself to Preach!

Preach the word! Be Preach the word! Be ready in season and ready in season and

out of season. out of season. Convince, rebuke, Convince, rebuke,

exhort, with all exhort, with all longsuffering and longsuffering and

teaching. teaching. (2 (2 Timothy 4:2)Timothy 4:2)

Preach the word! Be Preach the word! Be ready in season and ready in season and

out of season. out of season. Convince, rebuke, Convince, rebuke,

exhort, with all exhort, with all longsuffering and longsuffering and

teaching. teaching. (2 (2 Timothy 4:2)Timothy 4:2)

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