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...]