PT323 – Homiletics 2
Lecture 3 – Biblical Philosophy of Sermon Delivery
Brother Bryan Samms
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11 – And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people
knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. The
preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even
words of truth. The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of
assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
The gospel is a _____________________ gospel. Thus, a sermon is not a sermon until it is
_______________________. A minister is never a preacher until the message is communicated
to others.
In spite of its importance, the _____________________ of the sermon is most often neglected.
Many preachers never attempt to improve in this area. The preacher who is convinced of the
centrality of preaching will not neglect this area of preparation.
I.
_____________ with _______________________. “as goads”
II Timothy 4:2 – Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort
with all longsuffering and doctrine.
John 16:8-11 – And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and
of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my
Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
II Timothy 3:16-17 – All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine,
for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect,
throughly furnished unto all good works.
II.
______________ with _____________________. “as nails”
Preaching is _____________________.
Acts 14:19 – And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the
people, and having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead.
Acts 18:4 – And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and the
Greeks.
Acts 19:26 – Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all
Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which
are made with hands.