The Introduction of The Sermon
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ScribdTranslationsThe Assemblies of God of Peru
REGIONAL BIBLICAL INSTITUTE THE GOOD SOWER
Course:
HOMILETICS
Student:
SANTOS CARRILLOS ENRÍQUEZ
Professor:
____________________________________________
Year:
2019
THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SERMON
The introduction should not be excessively long; it is meant to only prepare the
audience interest, and it is dangerous to say in the exordium what has to be exposed in
the sermon. It is equally so to meander with pompous and hollow phrases in this
the first part of the sermon that, instead of arousing interest, causes the audience to lose it.
fatigue.
DEFINITION.
The introduction is the first part of the sermon. It sets the tone of the
message. It is used to catch attention. When it is done well, we already have the
half of the sermon done. The introduction stimulates the goodwill of the
audience and good communication begins.
2. ELEMENTS.
2.1. APPROACHING PRAYER.
It can be a lustration, an oral or practical narration, an experience or a
comment on the fundamental word of the topic.
2.2. PROPOSITION.
The proposition of a sermon is a highly important element. It is a
simple concept, but sometimes difficult to understand. We call it the sentence
key of the sermon. The proposition is the heart of the sermon. The proposition
leads us to the arrangement of the sermon. Likewise, many assert that the
the proposition is the integral center of the sermon. The proposition promotes the
stability of the structure, the unity of thought, and the strength of
impact. It constitutes one of the most important works of preparation.
of the sermon. It can be considered as the amplification of the theme
formulated, and like the simplification of the sermon content.
2.3. TRANSITIONAL SENTENCE.
The transitional sentence paves the way for the structure of the sermon. It must
include the keyword and it can be derived from the question and from what you
is going to say. Upon finishing a main point of the sermon, and before starting
With the following, there must be a transition sentence. This phrase will help
the preacher to establish the relationship between one main point and the next.
In this way, the congregation will be able to follow more clearly the
development of the sermon, and the direction in which the preacher is leading
your message towards the final point.
Example: Romans 5:1:
Justification by faith is the means of salvation.
The peace with God is one of the main benefits of salvation.
C. Christ Jesus is the agent of salvation.
EXAMPLE: 2
The faith
Hebrews 11:1
Theme: Faith is fidelity, trust, and commitment to God.
Area: Spiritual formation
Purpose: To urge the church to broaden its definition of the concept of 'faith'.
Design: Textual-Expository
Introduction: The Church uses the word 'faith' in two distinct ways, but
complementary. On one hand, "faith" is the act of believing in God. On the other
side, refers to the content of our religion.