ELDER’S LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION
LEVEL - 1
How to Prepare a Sermon
What is the PURPOSE of
a Sermon?
1. Proclaim the Good News of salvation.
2. Lead people to Christ.
3. Make disciples.
4. Help people apply the Word of God in their lives.
5. Allow God to speak and minister to people.
What is the PURPOSE of
a Sermon?
MAIN OBJECTIVE
Changing lives is
the ultimate purpose
of a sermon.
TYPES OF SERMONS
1. Topical or Textual Sermon
a. List Outline
b. Argument
2. Expository Sermon
3. Narrative Sermon
SERMON OBJECTIVES
1. Exegesis
2. Exhortation
3. Education
4. Evidences
5. Evangelism
THE TEXT
• Prayer and guidance from the
Holy Spirit will influence choice.
• Carefully choose a Bible text or
scripture passage.
The Needs of the
AUDIENCE
1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Spiritual
CONSIDER THE AUDIENCE
1. Age
2. Sex
3. Special date or occasion
4. Marital status
5. Location
6. Profession
7. Will your sermon/talk need to be translated
Three Steps for
Bible Text Analysis
1. Read the Bible Text:
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
Three Steps for
Bible Text Analysis
2. Note divisions:
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God loved the world.
God gave His only Son.
Whoever believes in the Son shall not perish.
Whoever believes in the Son shall have eternal life.
Three Steps for
Bible Text Analysis
3. Apply the Bible Text:
• Read nearby verses or chapters.
As you read, ask yourself:
1. What is useful in the text that the audience
can apply to their lives?
2. How can this message be applied to my
personal life?
Three Steps for
Bible Text Analysis
Interpret the Bible Text:
• Who?
• What?
• Why?
• When?
• Where?
• How?
WRITING THE SERMON
1. Introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
WRITING THE SERMON
1. INTRODUCTION
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4.
Present Subject
Catch Attention
State Thesis
Transition into Body of the Sermon
WRITING THE SERMON
2. BODY
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5.
Signal
State
Link
Support
Explanation (if
necessary)
6. Illustrate
WRITING THE SERMON
3. CONCLUSION
1. Restate or summarize the main
point of sermon
2. Focus on application
3. Ask for a decision
4. Result
WRITING THE SERMON
ILLUSTRATIONS
1. Verify that they are appropriate
2. Do not try to fit yourself into the
experiences of others
3. Use discernment with personal
experiences
TITLE
• To attract listener’s attention
• To communicate the main idea of the sermon.
STUDY
• Allow Time
• Meditate
DELIVERY
Notes:
– Written draft
– Brief sermon outline
– Use half a sheet of paper
– 14 point font
– Leave space in margins and between lines
– Underline important words or use colored
highlighter
VERBAL, VOCAL, AND VISUAL
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Eye Communication
Gestures and Facial Expressions
Posture and Movement
Dress and Appearance
Voice and Vocal Variety
Listener Involvement
The Natural Self