Sermon Types and Preaching Methods Q&A
Sermon Types
Give another name for:
- Topic: Is another name for subject or theme.
- Text: A passage of scripture.
Give 3 characteristics of a topical sermon:
- The text should not be longer than 4 verses.
- Main point may come from the text or topic.
- The problem and solution steps come from one text and its context.
Define a textual sermon:
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Discovering the Text’s Topic
How can you discover the topic of a text?
By:
- First identifying the paragraphs and subdivisions.
- Identifying important words.
- Reading the passage several times in more than one version.
Problem and Solution in Sermons
When searching for the problem and the solution, what questions should you ask about each of the following:
- What is the topic of this passage?
- Who is speaking or writing?
- Who is listening or reading?
- What has happened immediately before this passage?
- Why is the speaker/writer talking?
- Is there a specific problem or need?
- What solution or advice does the speaker or writer give?
Where does the problem and solution come from in a textual sermon?
Directly from the text or its context.
Where should you look for the main points in a textual sermon?
From the text, its context, and other scriptures.
Expository Sermon Benefits and Preparation
What are four benefits of an expository sermon?
- It is always biblical.
- Centers on God’s thoughts and not man’s thoughts.
- It explains the Bible by combining teaching and preaching.
- Focuses on only one passage of scripture.
What are two important aspects of expository sermon preparation?
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Sermon Preparation Methods
Explain how the Q&A method divides the problem step.
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The Main Lesson Method works well for what three types of sermon?
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In what ways is the Main Lesson Method similar to the Q&A Method?
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When you want to teach a lesson, why should you emphasize the problem that will be solved in the lesson?
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Why should every lesson in the outline be taught?
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What kind of lesson should we teach?
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The Contrast Method shows the difference between:
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The One Point Method has how many lessons?
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In the One Point Method, what does the preacher state after each illustration?
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The Verse-by-Verse Method is often called the ____ or the ____
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In the Verse-by-Verse method, a preacher usually stops at the end of a paragraph of scripture. Name three things he will always do when he stops reading:
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Why are some expository sermons not interesting?
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Series Preaching and Calendar
Define “series preaching”:
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Give three advantages of planning a series:
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Give five types of series:
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What is the purpose of a preaching calendar and for what period?
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How would you prepare for planning your calendar?
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What should you do first, second, and third when preparing a preaching calendar?
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Bible Study Assignments
FROM QUESTION #32 ONWARDS, YOU NEED TO USE A BIBLE.
(Questions 32 and 33 are assignments related to the use of the Main Lesson Method)
Luke 16:1-15 deals with the need to be faithful with money. State three lessons from this passage, based on the verses given below:
- First Lesson: Lk 16:10a
- Second Lesson: Lk 16:10b
- Third Lesson: Lk 16:13
Luke 16:19-31 deals with the problem of how some rich people will not share with the poor. Give scripture reference from this passage to support each of the following lessons:
- First Lesson: God has not given to everyone the same amount of wealth in this life: _____
- Second Lesson: Sometimes, the wicked receive good things in this life, and the righteous receive bad things: ______
- Third Lesson: In the next life, the righteous will be rewarded and the wicked will be punished: __
Write the titles of four sermons in an expository series from the book of Acts. Give chapter reference:
- Sermon #1: [Title and Reference]
- Sermon #2: [Title and Reference]
- Sermon #3: [Title and Reference]
- Sermon #4: [Title and Reference]