FOUR-SQUARE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

BIBLICAL MINISTERIAL INSTITUTE

SINCELEJO, SUCRE

SUBJECT: HOMILETICS
Second Year
PERIOD: I SEMESTER / 2010
CLASS NO. 2
THEME: STRUCTURE OF THE SERMON
July 2010
Jose Rodriguez Hernandez

STRUCTURE OF THE SERMON

1. CONCEPT: the structure of the sermon refers to the arrangement,

location or arrangement of the parts that constitute it.

2. CHARACTERISTICS: the parts that constitute a sermon are characterized

by
to be the same or the same in each sermon (even if the topic is different)
b. be invariable: that is, one of them must not be missing or exceed.

3. PARTS OF THE SERMON (OR STRUCTURE): the sermon is made up of

four essential and invariable parts which are: introduction, presentation,
application and completion of the topic. Next, we will study each one of
they.

3.1. INTRODUCTION:

In our world, the introduction is an initial section that establishes the

the purpose and objectives of all the subsequent content of the sermon.
general, followed by the body or development of the topic (presentation), the
application and of theconclusions.

In the introduction, the scope of the sermon is usually described, and it is given
a brief explanation or summary of this. It can also be explained
some background that is important for the later development of the topic
central.

A reader should be able to get an idea about the introduction when reading it.
content of the text, before starting its actual reading.

In the introduction, we capture the listeners' attention; it should not be

excessively long, it is only about preparing the audience's interest
3.2.PRESENTATION:

The presentation is a process in which the content of the topic is exposed.

in front of the auditorium or another place, the presentation generally tries to inform and
giving people ideas about the story told in the Biblical passage
chosen narrate how the events occurred, who were its
protagonists, and what they said and did.

There are two types of messages, which require presentations.

different
a. Text messages: here it should be taken into account that the preacher
has only one text available, therefore you must:
. Place the listeners in the literal and historical context of the
events.
. Indicate the occasion when the events occur
. Take the base text on which you will work.
b. Expository messages: in this case, the preacher has a lot of
material to present and through the use of a concordance, has the
teaching of the entire Bible regarding a specific topic.

The presentation of the sermon should be characterized by being:

a. CLARA: refers to presenting the message with simple and clear words
(for this, the preacher must understand and study his topic well)

b. GRAPHIC: refers to presenting the topic vividly in order to make it

the story be real for the audience, THE HOLY SPIRIT will help to
preacher to present the events with so much animation that the
The teaching will be recorded indelibly in the audience's mind.

c. COMPLETE: nothing important should be omitted for the presentation.

history with fidelity and clarity; but if removing the details that are not
necessary in order to shorten the speech and allow time for the application.

USEFUL TIPS:

During the presentation, keep your outline or notes in view. Not to

to read them, but to remember what they mean and in what order.

Be yourself: speak in a natural way, preach in the style that you

feel better, without trying to imitate others.

Preach from behind the pulpit. If you want to leave the pulpit, don't walk too
far from him and be careful that people can always see and hear you.

Be sincere. Don't worry about the nerves. With each preaching, you will be
easier.

Above all, always preach the Word of God, and do not get involved in matters
foreigners, neither in fables, nor in superstitions, nor in assumptions. God blesses the
preaching of His word. May it always be said of you that 'you handle it well
word of truth.

3.3. APPLICATION:
To apply is to place one thing on top of another in such a way that they adhere together, and
where one influences or changes the other.
Example: when paint is applied to the surface of objects, or it falls a
corrosive substance on an object and deteriorates it.

In homiletical terms, the application is 'to demonstrate how the

truths exposed in the sermon presentation are intimately
related (connected) with:
the behavior of the Christian, and of the unbeliever
its challenges
their hopes
his comfort
their expectations
- your life project - the things that confront them (faith, fear, death, the
eternity, and others). And how can one fulfill the duty presented in the
sermon.

In preaching, the Word of God comes into contact with the lives of the
people so that they are changed by the Word.

In the process of preparing and preaching a sermon, the first person to whom
the Holy Spirit applies the message of the word of God, it is to him
preacher.

Someone made the following comparison between a PVC pipe and a tree: a pipe
it transports water from one part to another, and a tree does it too through its tissues
drivers to all parts of the plant.

The big difference between the tube and the tree is that the tree is replaced by the
water that conducts; the tube does not suffer changes due to its contact with the water.

Great truths can be learned from the Scriptures, but if one thinks
that those truths that are preached are always 'for the listeners' and not
also for the preacher, we run the risk of being like the tube:
carriers of the Word, but not changed by it.

A sermon without application will only be a conference.

Each main argument or division must have an Application, or in its

defect, in the Conclusion the arguments are synthesized and provided with the
applications.
3.4. CULMINATION OR CONCLUSION:

The conclusion is the logical consequence of a preceding thought.

It is the outcome of the content that has been presented, and shows its
final phase; in the conclusion we lead the audience to the decisive point which is the
objective of the sermon.

It is terrible that there was an excellent purpose in the sermon, a

good Biblical foundation well analyzed, in harmony with an excellent subject,
with its good theme, impeccable proposition, keyword, and good outline,
But if we don't know how to conclude, the rest of the work is of no use.

The conclusion of the sermon constitutes the final assault on the stronghold of the
will of the listeners.

The conclusion allows:

Summarize, repeat, and recall the main ideas presented.

2. Print the truth exposed, in the memory of the listener.
3. Call on listeners to respond actively to the message.
4. Apply the truth presented to the listener's life.
5. Contrast opposing ideas to those presented and show their harms or
goodness.
6. Alert about possible negative consequences of not following the
spiritual, moral, and ethical recommendations of the message.

CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD CONCLUSION

A good conclusion must be:

Short, varied, natural.

2. Personal, addressing people in general without ambiguities or
partialities.
3. Precise, marking the concrete truths.
4. It must conclude, it should not open new topics.
5. It leaves the vital matters of the GOSPEL to the listener's decision.
Suggest the course of action.

AN ELEGANT CONCLUSION MAY RELY ON:

A promise of blessing for the listeners.

2. Rhetorical questions (that do not expect an immediate answer - and even less
out loud - from the listeners).
3. A suggestive poem.
A famous phrase that helps to remember all that has been said.
 5. a surprising statement (from Christ, the prophets, from the apostles,
among others)

ELEMENTS THAT MAKE UP THE CONCLUSION:

1. The recap (or summary): It collects in one glance the

general perspectives on the entire path taken by the sermon.

2. The application: If it was not done during the presentation of the sermon.
It is said that where the application begins, the sermon begins. Here, it...
emphasizes the practical relationship that biblical truth (or matter) has
with the daily life of the listener.

3. The demonstration: Here the Preacher must show the way how
carry out what is suggested in the message.

4. Persuasion: (the task of convincing), in order to persuade it is necessary to have:

having laid a solid foundation of knowledge throughout the
sermon.
to have clearly defined what the duty of man is (towards God, the
neighbor, the family, among others), of which it is about.

So the task remains to persuade the will to fulfill it. It can be done.
to do so through an appeal to the fundamental desires that exist in
Every man deserves to be happy.
to be better than it is.
b. To have security regarding the values of life.
c. To be loved and accepted.
d. To be happy
e. Wanting to go to heaven after death

5. The invitation:
It is up to the person's decision.
That is to say: if you accept, you will have this and if not, the Bible says that this will happen to you.
It is to make contrasts between the advantages of accepting either Christ or the doctrine.
Biblical, and the disadvantages of not receiving it.

Characteristics: The invitation must be clear, precise, and direct.

Example: Raise your hands, stand up, come to the front, and repeat after me.

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METHODIST CHURCH OF MEXICO, A. R.

NORTHERN ANNUAL CONFERENCE
II CONFERENCE CONGRESS OF MINISTRIES
CENTER FOR THEOLOGICAL AND MINISTERIAL STUDIES
PACHUCA, HIDALGO. MARCH 20 TO 22, 2009.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2009.
II TRAINING MODULE.
THE ORDER AND STRUCTURE OF THE SERMON.
1. Types of Sermons:
Textual: One that is limited to exposing or explaining a biblical text.
Thematic: One that is based on a theme or subject.
Expository: It is the one that comments on a biblical passage, narration, or parable of the
Holy Scripture.
Order is the foundation and secret of the sermon
To classify letters, a binder is needed, similarly the
thoughts of a sermon cannot be organized without a outline.
The main points should follow in increasing value and interest.
heavier items first and the lighter ones at the end.
3. Simple rules:
The general must precede the particular.
If something present needs to be related to the absent, the absent is taken.
first.
If it is a matter where the element of time comes into play, it is important not to
invest something, otherwise give a natural follow-up to the past, present, and future.
• Put in last place that point that leads to the important decision that
is desired to produce.
4. A simple example:
A broken heart. Psalm 51:17
How does a heartache occur?
Why is a broken heart recommended?
What does a broken heart consist of?
What does a broken heart consist of?
Why is a broken heart recommended?
How does a broken heart occur?
5. The introduction to the sermon.
We could say that the most important parts of the sermon are the
introduction and the conclusion. In the introduction, we capture the attention of
the listeners, in the conclusion we bring the audience to the decisive point which is
the objective of the sermon.
How to start in a way that captures interest?
Advantages and dangers of Humorism.
Awakening interest
Reference to a current fact
Explain the origin of the sermon itself.
Consider the truth or doctrine that will be addressed
Introduction taken from the same context
6. Limits of the Introduction.
This should not be excessively long, it is just about preparing the
interest of
auditorium and it is dangerous to say in the introduction what we want to share in
the sermon
strictly speaking.
7. The Skeleton of the Sermon.
a. The preacher receives inspiration for the subject on which he is going to speak.
b. Find the appropriate text that defines the message
c. It will focus the message into a short phrase that we call theme.
It will be defined in several propositions or main divisions.
e. You will write the introduction that grabs the audience's attention
f. The body of the sermon is everything that completes our divisions,
The purpose of the subdivisions is to broaden the meaning of the divisions.
mainly to be clearer and more detailed in terms of thought.
EXAMPLES:
THE EFFECTIVE CALL (Matthew 9:9)
GRATEFUL LOVE (Luke 7: 36 - 50)
8. The conclusion of the Sermon.
If starting well is important, finishing well and finishing at
time, sometimes it happens that it's hard to find a way to finish and
One can fall into rambling, repeating phrases.
Making a recap is a very good option.
Variety and experience, it is important to end the sermon by looking, addressing
to the congregation.
• The Calling.- It is important to consider this, even when we are
talking about evangelistic character sermons, but also when they
It gives the opportunity to affirm the listeners and that they are of such maturity.
that in any case it must be reaffirmed in certain cases
commitment that one has with God.
9. Some advice.
Make any form of conclusion suitable for the same message.
Do not use stereotypical phrases
It should be a brief conclusion.
It is necessary to emphasize the positive side more than the negative.
It should be the personal contribution, but not with exaggeration.
Do not distract attention or weaken the strength of the same sermon with a
apology.
End the sermon with as much dignity as possible and entrust it to the Spirit.
Holy God, that in which we could be weak.
Avoid humorous expressions
• Refrain from any act that distracts attention. An exaggerated gesture,
to lift a hymnal, the falling of leaves, etc.
Edgar Gutiérrez Torres, Pbro.
March of A.D. 2009