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Leadership
Certification
By Beth Chagas
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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
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 Step 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.”
2. Note divisions:
1. God loved the world
2. God gave His only Son
3. Whoever believes in the Son shall
not perish
4. Whoever believes in the Son shall
have eternal life
Interpret the Bible Text
•Who?
•What?
•Why?
•When?
•Where?
•How?
Apply the Bible Text
Read nearby verses or chapters.
As you read, ask:
•What is useful in the text that
the audience can apply to their
lives?
•How can this message be
applied to my live as the
speaker?
ORGANIZING SERMON IDEAS
•Main Point
•Desired Result
•Benefits
Lead toward
Thesis Statement
FORMAT FOR
ORGANIZING
IDEAS
OUTLINE - John 3:16
I. God’s Love
A. Toward World
1. Nicodemus’ world
a. Pharisee
b. Church leader
2. The world today
a. Secular world
b. Christian world
B. Toward Us
1. All humanity
throughout all times
2. You and me
II. God’s Gift
A. Gave His Son
1. Only Son
2. GAVE
B. Offers Eternal Life
1. Shall not perish
2. Living forever
III. God’s Desire
A. We truly believe in His Son
B. We live eternally with Him
Mind Maps
•
Toward
us
God’s
Gift
God’
s
Love
Toward
world
John
3:16
“For
God so
loved
the
world…”
God’s
Desire
Gave
His Son
Offers
Eternal
Life
We truly
believe
in His
Son
We live
eternally
with Him
POST-it Notes
WRITING THE
SERMON
1. Beginning/introduction
2. Body
3. Conclusion
1. BEGINNING/
INTRODUCTION
1.
2.
3.
4.
Present Subject
Catch Attention
State Thesis
Transition into Body of
the Sermon
2. BODY
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Signal
State
Link
Support
Explanation (if
necessary)
6. Illustrate
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.
3. CONCLUSION
1. Restate or summarize the
main point of sermon
2. Focus on application
3. Ask for a decision
4. Result
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 sheet of paper
– 14 point font
– Leave space in margins and
between lines
– Underline important
words or use colored
highlighter
Verbal, Vocal, Visual
• Eye Communication
• Gestures and Facial Expressions
• Posture and Movement
• Dress and Appearance
• Voice and Vocal Variety
• Listener Involvement
• The Natural Self