The apostle John said that Jesus performed many other signs [miracles] in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name (John 20:30-31). John selects these 7 miracles of Jesus specifically to help us believe the claims … [Read more...]
What are the 7 “I am” Statements in John’s Gospel?
When we read through the gospel of John in the Bible, we are confronted with seven (7) "I am" statements that reveal to us Jesus' character and ministry in the world. The 7 "I am" statements in John are: 1) I am the bread of life, 2) I am the light of the world, 3) I am the door of the sheep, 4) I am the good shepherd, 5) I am the resurrection and life, 6) I am the the way, … [Read more...]
How To Write Sermons With Ease
Let me show you how to write sermons with ease. You will need to master four features in order to write sermons with ease week by week. These four features do not negate the need for you to study the passage of Scripture you are about to preach. 4 Features - How To Write Sermons With Ease The four features that I will show you in this post are as follows … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The WORD Bible Study Method
The WORD Bible Study Method is one way to study the Bible while doing your daily devotions. The WORD Bible Study Method is an ACRONYM for: 1) Write, 2) Observe, 3) Relevant and 4) Declare. By following this method of Bible study, you will develop a deeper and richer walk with Jesus. The WORD Bible Study Method I am a great believer in daily devotions and I am a great … [Read more...]
The SOAP Method of Bible Study
The SOAP Method of Bible Study is an ACRONYM that stands for: 1) Scripture, 2) Observation, 3) Application and 4) Prayer. The SOAP Method of Bible study is one way to experience a deeper walk with Jesus in the midst of a busy lifestyle. Why Use The SOAP Method of Bible Study? The SOAP Method of Bible study helps individuals spend inspirational time with God which is … [Read more...]
How To Write Expository Sermon Outlines For Beginners
When I started out in ministry, I had to write three weekly sermons. I quickly learned how to garner biblical information from the text and shape that information into a biblical message that spoke to my audiences. In other words, I learned very quickly how to write expository sermon outlines so that I could delivers sermons to my listeners. I had learned the fundamentals of … [Read more...]
10 Best Books on Preaching For Beginners
I have been preaching weekly sermons for thirty years or so and I have learned a thing or two about preaching. I have survived all these years because I learned how to package biblical information for delivery to my audience. It’s not that preachers struggle with compiling biblical information. It’s more that preachers struggle with how to package that information for … [Read more...]
How To Write An Expository Sermon
How To Write An Expository Sermon: When I first heard the phrase “expository preaching,” I wasn’t quite sure what that implied. As I studied the characteristics of expository preaching in seminary and began preaching in the ministry, I learned how to write expository sermons. In its simplest terms, expository sermons teach the Scriptures verse by verse in a sermon outline or … [Read more...]
How To Write An Inductive Sermon
How To Write An Inductive Sermon: I began my preaching ministry focusing mainly on the deductive method of sermon preparation. As the inductive method gained greater attention, I decided to study the inductive method in order to understand the inductive approach to sermon preparation and to use it in my preaching. I discovered that to understand inductive preaching, I needed … [Read more...]
How To Write A Sermon Outline 101
How To Write A Sermon Outline 101: I have been preaching weekly sermons for nearly thirty years now and students often ask what is most needed in sermon preparation? I tell students that they need to understand the basic structures of a sermon. They need to understand the three parts of the sermon, the three parts of the sermon outline and the three basic structures of the … [Read more...]
How To Write A Sermon 101
How To Write a Sermon 101: I have been asked many times by students how do you write multiple weekly sermons for such a long time (nearly three decades now) and still enjoy doing it? I learned very early in ministry to write a sermon in manageable parts. I study the text from which I craft the sermon outline. I write content to the sermon outline with appropriate … [Read more...]
How To Write A Sermon For Beginners
How To Write A Sermon For Beginners: I have been writing weekly sermons for nearly thirty years or so and I have learned much in that time about writing sermons. Students often ask me for tips for writing sermons for beginners. I remind them that good sermons are never accidents and I usually share with them the following five tips that will help them prepare a sermon for … [Read more...]
How To Write A 3 Point Sermon
How to write a 3 point sermon: Just about everyone has heard of the 3 point sermon. Yes, there are several ways to write a sermon. However, the 3 point sermon seems to be the most favored among preachers and audiences. The key to writing any sermon is the structure. You need to grasp how the sermon is structured and this is what I will look at in this article, the structure … [Read more...]
How To Write A Sermon Step by Step
How To Write A Sermon Step by Step: I have been writing weekly sermons for nearly three decades now and I have never found sermon writing easy. However, I have developed a weekly routine that has made sermon writing easier and enjoyable. I teach homiletics to students and they often ask me about the steps that I take to write weekly sermons for my congregation. I have penned … [Read more...]
Sermon Outlines
Sermon Outlines: The key to writing sermons is the sermon outline. Once you master sermon outlines, you will find writing sermons a pleasure. Sermon outlines provide roadmaps for your sermons. I never write sermons until I complete the sermon outlines. There are three basic methods for sermon outlines. Once you master these methods, you will write sermons with ease. The … [Read more...]
Sermons
I have been writing and preaching sermons for nearly three decades. I am a very structured person when it comes to disseminating information. I like to organise sermons with a natural progressive flow. However, it has not always been that way. Let me explain! Sermons In the early years of my ministry, I struggled writing two or so sermons a week. When I was studying … [Read more...]
Sermon Products
Here are some sermon products for your consideration! When it comes to writing sermons and sermon outlines, good resources and sermon products are often beneficial. I have provided several products and resources that may help you in ministry. Sermon Products 1. 16 Sermons From Philippians Over the years, I have preached through many books of the Bible and I have … [Read more...]
16 Sermons From Philippians
16 sermons from Philippians are a collection of preaching sermons. These sermons are full manuscript sermons which cover the whole book of Philippians verse by verse. If you have been preaching for some time, you will know that it takes many years of education and experience to write preaching sermons that teach God's word to God's people. These sermons from … [Read more...]
Sermons That Work
Sermons That Work: People often ask: "What makes a sermon work?" After many years of preaching sermons, I find that sermons that work are biblical, structured and well illustrated. Sermons That Work There is one more ingredient that makes a sermon work. The sermon must be yours. I have never preached another person's sermon. Yes, I get ideas from other preachers. … [Read more...]
How To Write A Sermon
How To Write a Sermon? I have put together a series of videos that explain how to write a sermon. I have noted some resources that will help you further understand how to write a sermon. There is a lot involved in writing sermons, more than this web page can provide. Therefore, this series of videos looks at the structural side of writing sermons and sermon … [Read more...]
Free Funeral Sermons
Free Funeral Sermons: I have never found writing a funeral sermon or planning a funeral service easy. Death is never an easy topic to deal with especially if it relates to non-believers and young people. However, over the years I have compiled a number of resources that has helped me in the process of writing funeral sermons and planning funeral services that are sensitive … [Read more...]