Write a 2–3-page sermon on topic above. Preaching to united methodist mixed cong
Write a 2–3-page sermon on topic above. Preaching to united methodist mixed congregation
GENESIS 9:9-16
MARK 1: 9-15
PSALM 25:1-10
1 PETER 3:18-22
Outline
Title/Theme/Idea
Text
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
a) Theme/Text – It is a guide
All sermons should be preceded by a theme or idea
Duration: 15-20 minutes except when it is bible studies
b) Introduction:
• Arrest the attention of the audience/congregation.
• Be very clear in your explanation
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c) The body of the sermon:
• Who
• Whom
• What – • When
• Why
• How
Answer the question “What has happened in the text”
Explain the Biblical text
Give references to the bible passages: eg like the Beareans they would like to search the bible for further studies.
Conclusion:
Do not introduce a new material but answer the question
“What would I like to happen in their mind”
Give a summary
With illustration
With bible texts to support
What do I want them to see
Answer the question: “what do we have to do..”
End your preaching on theme
Things to note
It is important to quote from biblical scholars and other relevant sources depending on the audience. Be careful this is a sermon and not a thesis.
CHRIST AS EXAMPLE IN
1. DEEDS
A. HUMILITY…
B. LOVE
C. OBEDIENCE
REPRESENTING COVENANT
2. WORDS
REPENT AND BELIVE THE GOSPLE