How to Prepare a Simple Sermon

Source of A Sermon: How you May Receive A Word From God: 1) Illumination of the Scriptures Psalm 119:130 - The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. II Peter 1:19 - We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. 2) Word in Prayer Is. 50:4 The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned. 3) Vision or Dream Joel 2:28 4) Manifestation of the Revelatory Spiritual Gifts A) Prophecy word of exhortation, warning, comfort, prophetic B) Word of Wisdom situation in a particular situation. Can be directional C) Word of Knowledge knowledge about a situation that previously known. D) Interpretation of Tongues

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Introduction could be done in any of the following ways A. The Problem B. Illustration C. Information on the Text Selected

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Body A. Usually at least three points. Points can be found: 1) In the scripture text 2) Related to the same topic being studied (while still biblical) 3) By revelation confirmed with the scripture B. Should remain in line with the theme of the message C. Should progress in importance D. Should be related to each other

Conclusion A. Repeat main points of the sermon B. Action tell what action should be taken on the message C. Rewards of actions or Consequences of Inaction