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General Types of Sermons, characteristics,

homiletical principles and examples.
The homiletics1 has classified general sermons into three broad categories:
Expository, Textual, and Thematic.

The thematic sermon will necessarily be an exposition of key texts on that

topic; The verbatim sermon will necessarily cover the explicit themes in the
passage we preach; and the consecutive expository sermon unites both
types in a series across an entire book (or an extended passage).

The purpose of this reading then is to provide some simple guides to

distinguish the characteristics of each of these sermons in their
classification of thematic, textual and expository.

Thematic. As its name indicates, the thematic sermon is a sermon where a

doctrine, Truth or biblical theme is explained and applied without
being limited to a key text in the Scriptures . That is, in a thematic
sermon the topic we have chosen for exposition establishes the basis
where the rest of the Scriptures that have to do with that topic will be
explained and applied.

A Thematic Index of the Bible gives a reference to different topics that can
be preached. The advantages of this type of sermon are for both the
congregation and the preacher, as the congregation will learn about the
extensive testimony of Scripture on a specific topic, see in practice the unity
and progress of biblical revelation, and learn key texts on the topic. .

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The word homiletic comes from the Greek; homiletikos means gathering, conservation and a
literary genre by which a doctrine is familiarly explained. Homileo and homily mean "to converse" and
"conversation"; This is how it appears in Prv 7,21. The word homily has passed from Greek to Spanish,
through Latin, to fundamentally designate liturgical preaching (v.), that is, Christian preaching within a
liturgical act, and is defined by the Dictionary of the Royal Academy as " reasoning or talk to explain the
will of God to the people.

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But there are some disadvantages, for the congregation may think of the
Bible as a kind of topic book, they will be unaware of biblical hermeneutics,
and, if the preacher only preaches on favorite topics, they will grow anemic
with respect to the wide variety of biblical topics; On the preacher's side, he
can easily stray into topics of (usually personal) interest, preach on a
secondary topic as if it were primary, and become an expert on one topic
rather than an expert in preaching the entire counsel of God.

Textual. In a textual sermon a specific verse or group of verses is

explained and applied without departing from the context of any larger
component of the sermon . That is, in a textual sermon the text
establishes the basis and provides the complete explanation, although
secondary points may occasionally be explained with other texts.

Just as with the thematic sermon, it will be pastoral sensitivity that will guide
us in the selection of a text to preach; But we must also recognize that
perhaps at some point in our ministry we turn to this type of sermon again
and again, almost unconsciously – although this is natural, since our own
capacities and abilities often incline us to this or another type of sermon.

There are thousands of texts in the Scriptures, and we must come back to
the realization that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is
profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in
righteousness, so that the man of God be perfect, thoroughly prepared for
every good work.” The advantages of this type of sermon for the
congregation are that by announcing the text in advance it provides them
with expectations about that text, helps them with memorization and gives
them a pattern of good hermeneutics.

For the preacher this type of sermon leads him to deal honestly with his
text, if he preaches from all the biblical literary genres it gives him a
knowledge of the proportion of Scripture and provides him - like the
thematic sermon - with the opportunity to address a text that the
congregation considers requires listening. However, it also has its
disadvantages, since the textual sermon may lead the congregation to

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engender a taste for certain texts only and if the context has not been noted
in the preaching, the congregation will have the wrong idea of how to
interpret the Bible and It will be easy to make the mistake of quoting texts
out of context.

For the preacher, the disadvantages are the previous agony of having to
choose a text among thousands of possible ones, the temptation to
manipulate texts so that they say what we want, and it creates the climate
conducive to a ministry with a lack of balance (especially in churches with
only one). preacher) because there is simply no time to preach all the texts
and we usually go to those portions that we consider easier.

Expository. Expository Sermons are the exposition and consecutive

application of a book, chapter, or large group of verses from the
Scriptures . That is, a consecutive series of historical-textual context
establishes the basis, while the entire book, chapters or extended group of
verses provide the complete material.

This is the easiest type of sermon to choose from (there are only 66 books
in the Bible), study (avoids the agony of not knowing what to preach), and,
some will say, it is the only legitimate way to preach, as it provides long-
term benefits. the same series what the other two types give: topics are
treated and texts are explained.

But it also requires a lot of discernment, since it is common for us to remain

either in the NT or exclusively in the Letters of Paul, or that we choose
those brief letters and specialize in them; Furthermore, it may be that in the
conviction that we are preaching correctly by doing a consecutive series
through a book, we spend weeks, months, even years on a limited portion
of the Bible and do not cover those topics and texts that our flock so
desperately needs. . While we delve into historical, textual and theological
studies in our favorite book, the sheep perish because they have been fed
up with the same fodder.

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So the same thing we said about the other two types of sermons is valid
here: we must recognize that in our own experience or ability we will tend to
preach one type of sermon and if it happens to be consecutive expository,
we could spend years (especially if we choose a extensive book)
persevering in a single furrow; Again we see the divine wisdom of our Lord
in commanding that His churches have a plurality, for He gives gifts to His
Church and among those gifts we will have those who have greater
capacity to deal with entire books for the benefit of the congregation.

Let us then consider some advantages of this type of sermon.

TYPE OF CHARACTERISTIC ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE
SERMON

It is a sermon in The The congregation may

which a congregation think that the Bible is
doctrine, truth or will learn about some kind of topic book,
biblical theme is the extensive they will be unaware of
THEMATIC explained and testimony of biblical hermeneutics,
applied without Scripture on a and if the preacher only
being limited to specific topic, preaches on favorite
a key text in the see the unity topics, they will grow
Scriptures. and progress of anemic regarding the
biblical wide variety of biblical
revelation in topics; on the preacher's
practice, and side, he can easily stray
learn key texts into topics of personal
on the topic. interest.

TYPE OF CHARACTERISTIC ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE

SERMON

It is a sermon By announcing It may: o Lead the

limited to a specific the text in congregation to develop a

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TYPE OF CHARACTERISTIC ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE

SERMON
verse or group of advance, it taste for certain texts only
verses which are provides them and, o if the context has not
explained and with expectations been noted in the
applied to their about that text, preaching, the congregation
TEXTUAL contexts. helps them with will have a wrong idea of
memorization , how to interpret the Bible
and gives them a and o it will be easy to fall
pattern of good into the error of quoting
hermeneutics . texts out of context.

TYPE OF CHARACTERISTIC ADVANTAGE DISADVANTAGE

SERMON

It is the exposure
See the Bible in its The church can become
and consecutive substance and exhausted from continually
application of: form, observe focusing on a single book; if
biblical principles the series lengthens, some
EXPO-  A book , of interpretation of the congregation may
SITIVE  chapter or and practice, hear never hear anything else,
 large group topics you may not another topic, or another
of scripture want to hear, and text other than that book
verses be exposed to a that was chosen.
wide variety of
biblical issues.

Homiletical Principles

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Each sermon, whether thematic, textual or consecutive, to be a biblical

sermon must comply with these principles. The principles themselves are
broad but we seek to be explicit in the requirements so as not to get lost in
generalities but to obtain safe guides for the benefit of our souls, the benefit
of our congregations and the glory of our Lord.

First Principle. THE HEART AND SOUL OF PREACHING

THE PREACHING OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS SHOULD CONSTITUTE THE
HEART AND SOUL OF ALL PREACHING .
According to Scripture, preaching has the DUAL PURPOSE of:
(1) Procreate spiritual life (Rom 10:8b-15, 17) and
(2) Nurture that spiritual life (Eph 4:12-16).
God has further ordained that the minister be:
herald : 2 Tim. 1:11;
ambassador : 2 Cor. 5:20;
steward : 1 Cor. 4:1;
supervisor : 1 Ped. 5:1 and
governor : Heb. 13:7, 17.
and we have the explicit command of Scripture: 2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16, 17; 4:2-4.
Therefore :
Our sermons must be completely exegetical in their raw material; as
opposed to sermons composed of raw material such as:
1) The initial impression of a text or passage,
2) the traditional use of a text or passage,
3) the dogmatic use of a text or passage,
4) the allegory or spiritualization of a text or passage, or
5) the ingenious or forced arrangement of a text or passage.

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Our sermons should be predominantly biblical in substance as opposed

to sermons that are predominantly anecdotal, biographical, imaginary, or
literary.
Our sermons must have theological harmony (the analogy of Scripture)
in their statements about truth, as opposed to sermons that destroy
themselves, lack balance, or present half-truths as whole truths.
Our sermons should be intensely practical in their purpose, as opposed
to sermons that merely inform, exclusively touch on the emotions, or are
purely rhetorical. And our sermons should be penetratingly evangelical
in outline , as opposed to sermons that are legalistic or moralistic, merely
contain weak teaching, or are sentimental.

Second Principle: WISE SELECTION OF MATERIAL FOR THE

SERMON

PREACHING THE BIBLICAL TRUTHS THAT OUR REGULAR HEARERS

NEED THE MOST SHOULD BE OUR CONSTANT GOAL .
We can see this from the nature of preaching in relation to the prophetic
office of Christ (Eph 5:29; Rev 2, 3) as well as from the implications of the
pastoral office (Ps 23; Acts 20:28; Eph 4:11, 12 ; 1 Thes 2:11; Heb 13:17).
So we affirm the fundamental principle of the absolute necessity of wise
selection of sermon material .
Therefore, beware of those who establish inflexible rules, beware of a
legalistic inflexibility in your own plan, beware of copying others, and
beware of the two great dangers of fanaticism and rationalism.
If this is so, and it is:
 we need constant prayer for divine direction (Pro 3:5, 6; Jas 1:5),

 we need knowledge of the needs and present ability of the

church (Pro 27:23);
 we need sensitivity to divine direction in our own heart and
mind,
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 sensitivity to our own present development as a preacher (Rom

12:4f) and
 sensitivity to the church's response .

Third Principle: CLARITY IN FORM AND STRUCTURE

THE PREACHING OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS WITH CLARITY IN FORM

AND STRUCTURE SHOULD CONSTITUTE OUR CONSCIOUS AND
CONTINUOUS EFFORT.
This is important:
FOR THE PREACHER himself, for this will impart discipline in the
detailed preparation of the sermon and greatly increase freedom in the
actual preaching of the sermon; and
FOR HEARERS , it is a major factor in making the sermon intelligible (1
Cor 2:14), aesthetically pleasing , morally persuasive (Acts 24:25), and
intellectually easy to remember (Psalms 1).

But this does not come without a price, for it will cost us the price of
keeping our eyes on the God-ordained purpose of preaching: the
salvation and edification of men , which is the opposite of contemporary
ministerial fashions and concern for our reputation for elegance or
eloquence.

It will cost us the price of a constant death to the opinions, desires and
preferences of those who do not want a clear preaching of the Bible ,
the purpose of which is to reach them with its ethical implications. It will cost
us the agony and labor of incessant mental work: 1 Tim 5:17 (lit. they work
hard).
What constitutes clarity in form and structure?
Although there exists in preachers a legitimate diversity of preference and
inclination toward organization, and there exists in preachers different

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degrees of organizational ability, the following elements constitute the

general basis of clarity in form and structure:
1) Order : independent identity and sequential progress of thoughts.
2) Unity : interdependent relationship of thoughts.
3) Proportion : balanced relationship between thoughts.
4) Simplicity : freedom from complexity and intricate character.
5) Complete character : complete thoughts in themselves.

How will we cultivate clarity of form and structure?

1) Maintaining the conviction that the salvation and edification of men
demands clarity (Acts 14:1, 2).
2) Continually reading proven authors on this topic .
3) Exposing ourselves to good models of form and structure .
4) Getting advice from competent critics .
5) Giving ourselves constant work in this area of preparation.

Fourth Principle: APPLICATION IS THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

THE PREACHING OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS WITH SPECIFIC
REFERENCES TO THE THOUGHT, BEHAVIOR, EMOTIONS,
CONSCIOUSNESS AND WILL OF OUR HEARERS SHOULD
CONSTITUTE OUR CONTINUOUS PRACTICE.
This is the application in preaching .
Applications : The path from the head to the heart ;
It is the bridge between correct notions of biblical truth to
proper emotions and correct volition in view of established
truth .
It is that aspect of our preaching that addresses our
hearers to make them feel that we are not only saying true

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and good things, but that we are also proclaiming them to

their hearts .

If the truth is like a nail, the application is the hammer with which the
truth is affirmed in the hearts of our listeners. The Scriptures are clear
in this regard (2 Tim 3:16, 17; 4:2) and we have as examples the sermons
of the prophets, apostles and our Lord (Isaiah 1, 40; Amos 1; Hosea; Mat
21:45; 23; John 14-16; Apo 1-3) and the history of the Church. Incredible as
it may seem, we need to refute the objection that application is the
exclusive work of the Spirit.

Certainly the work of the Spirit is to make the application spiritually

perceived, morally effective, and more extensive. But saying mere
generalities and trusting in the Spirit (to make up for our lack of application)
is presumption.
To achieve aptitude in applying the Word there must be a continuous
practice of the disciplines of personal piety (2 Tim 3:16 with 4:2); there
must be a continuous practice of pastoral intimacy (1 Cor 1:11); there
must be a constant practice of intellectual exercise and there must be a
constant and diligent practice in the discipline of homiletics. Therefore,
this aspect of sermon preparation must be the subject of fervent prayer
(Matt 7:7), let us remember and consider the real and diverse categories of
people who hear our preaching.

There are three major divisions of people invariably in each service:

a) the church and the world,
b) the faithful and the hypocrites and
c) the various levels of spiritual maturity.

But there are also chronological divisions in the congregation and

differences in vocation.
Let us remember the faithful guides in application such as Matthew Henry,
Calvin, the Puritans, Spurgeon, Edwards, Ryle. However, we should not
expect every sermon we preach to have the same emphasis on application.

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So let us avoid a predictable structure, use questions wisely in the

application, be prepared to pay the price for consistent and direct
applications, and pray with hope for the help of the Spirit to supply
additional applications during the preaching of the sermon.

Fifth Principle: LIGHTING INSTRUMENTS

THE PREACHING OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS WITH THE HELP OF

LEGITIMATE AND WISE INSTRUMENTS OF ENLIGHTENMENT
SHOULD BE OUR CONSTANT WORK.
The legitimate and wise instruments of illumination are illustrations,
anecdotes, fables, symbols, parables, physical movements.

Its primary function is to clarify the truth, in explanation or application.

But they also have secondary functions since they often serve to:
 gain or regain the attention of listeners,

 They can be used to surprisingly attack the consciences of men,

 They make sermons more interesting, engaging and

 They help memory.

But let us not overload the sermons with them, let us not use them alone;
Let's not use them unless it is to clarify the truth, let's not use them as filler.
As a suggestion, when the sermon is already formed, let's review it and
notice where these instruments are most necessary. Let us analyze
statements that could be made more interesting, clear and strong with the
help of such instruments.

Sixth Principle: COMMON, SIMPLE AND CLEAR WORDS

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THE PREACHING OF BIBLICAL TRUTHS WITH COMMON, SIMPLE

AND CLEAR WORDS SHOULD CONSTITUTE OUR CONTINUOUS
WORK.
One of the principles about edification is that the PROCLAMATION MUST
BE CLEAR : “Certainly the inanimate things that produce sounds, like the
flute or the zither, if they do not give distinction of voices, how will one
know what is played with the flute or with the zither? And if the trumpet
gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? Likewise you, if
you do not give a well-understandable word through your tongue, how will
what you say be understood? Because you will speak on the air. There
are, surely, so many kinds of languages in the world, and none of them are
meaningless .

But if I do not know the value of words, I will be as a foreigner to him

who speaks, and he who speaks will be as a foreigner to me.” (1 Cor
14:7-11).
The Bible is revelation not confusion. The mandate for clarity in
preaching is based on the fact that it is the way God spoke in giving the
Scriptures, it is the way our Lord spoke, and it is the way the prophets and
apostles spoke. But cultivating such a style of preaching has its price: The
price of pride in elegance, the price of denying ourselves and working hard,
and the price of opposition from colleagues in organized religion.

Some warnings are necessary:

 Let us not form a stereotype of what the principle means in real
preaching situations,
 Let us not underestimate elegance when it is appropriate and
 Let us not confuse common, simple and clear words with abrupt,
simplistic and superficial preaching.

To help us in this let us study examples (living and dead, sacred and
secular); Let us read and re-read books of homiletics and pray constantly
over the Scriptures.
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Seventh Principle: PROPER TIME MANAGEMENT

PREACHING BIBLICAL TRUTHS FOR A REASONABLE AND

APPROPRIATE PERIOD OF TIME SHOULD BE OUR CONTINUOUS
PRACTICE.
The reasonableness and appropriateness of the time period is conditional
on the dynamics of the pulpit (preacher, preaching, congregation, and
external circumstances). However, as a general rule, how long we preach is
regulated more by the disciplines of our study than by the dynamics of the
pulpit. Let us remember that there is no preset time limit for all preachers in
all circumstances, but if we have agreed on a preset limit, the ethical thing
to do is to maintain it.

There are some factors required to determine the reasonable and

appropriate time period for any sermon:
1) Factors in the preacher : measure of his gift for maintaining attention
(Rom 12:3), measure of his maturity as a preacher and measure of his
physical and mental strength.
2) Factors in listeners : Who are they? What is your spiritual state ? What is
your relationship with them? What are the external circumstances during
preaching ?
3) Factors in the content of the sermon .
4) Factors related to the presence of God .
Therefore, if we must err, let us err in being brief. Let us not be
hypersensitive to the minority of discontented and unspiritual people. Let
us not be overly influenced by the excessive enthusiasm of a hungry but
insensitive minority and master resources to save time: limit on parallel
quotations, quote the Scriptures instead of asking the congregation to look
them up, omit secondary material, keep the guide of the notes of exposition
and summaries prepared at each transition point.

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If we consider some practical and real problems, what will we do if in

intermediate or advanced preparation the material begins to expand
beyond our original plan?
a) Let us reform our goals for that particular sermon.
b) Let us exercise the discipline of exclusion.
c) Possibly we divide the sermon into two or more sermons.
d) Let us ask for the patience of the congregation from the beginning and
preach a long sermon.

What will we do if the sermon expands more than expected in the

preaching?
a) Let us conclude the sermon at its climax.
b) Continue the sermon if we are reasonably sure that the congregation is
willing and able to receive more.

To Write or Not to Write?

Some Homiletics manuals are quite strict regarding the answer they give to
this question, but the truth is that there is no law of the Medes and Persians
regarding whether or not the sermon has to be written, or how much it
should be written. .

Certainly if we accept the general biblical principles of maximum

edification (1 Cor 14:12, 26b); about maximum accuracy (2 Tim 2:15);
about manifest progress (1 Tim 4:12-15) and about spiritual freedom (1
Thes 5:19), then consider the following:
A detailed written composition (outline):
1) It leads us to work for clarity of expression.
2) It leads us to eliminate vain statements.

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3) It leads us to exercise the difficult aspects of rhetorical art.

4) It helps us in mental fixation.
5) Provides foundation for future and extensive use of printed speech.
6) Generally provides ease of writing.
7) It can be a gracious means of relieving excessive anxiety.
But, on the other hand, a detailed composition:
1) It hinders mental and verbal freedom.
2) Produces the wrong source of dependency.
3) Promotes rhetoric for its own sake.
4) It makes us vulnerable to overly complex outlines.
5) It can deceive us about its true substance.

Since the truth lies on both sides of the issue, we must recognize specific
factors that should govern our own decision in this matter:
1) Native gift of expression.
2) Cultivated gift of expression.
3) Personal practical dangers.
4) Specific circumstances of each one's ministry.
5) Concrete demands of our time.
6) Our age and experience.
7) Ministerial training.

Finally, “Who are you, that you judge someone else's servant? For his
own lord he stands, or falls; but it will stand, because the Lord is able to
make it stand.” (Rom 14:4).

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In this area we have freedom, it is one of many indifferent things, so let us

consider those seven factors in each of us (Rom 12:3) and have peace in
the decision we make.

SYNTHETIC EXAMPLES:
a) Textual-ilative sketch.
It focuses directly on the text, dividing it into natural phrases neatly.
1. Timothy 1:15
«THE FAITHFUL MESSAGE»
YO. Faithful word.
II. Worthy of being received by everyone.
III. That Christ Jesus came into the world.
IV. Of which I am the first.

b) Textual-analytical sketch .
Strength can be added to the ideas of the text by formulating a thematic
thought for each part of the text.

THE PROMISE OF THE REPENTANT THIEF

Luke 23:43
YO. Precious security. — "Truly, truly I say to you."
II. Admirable invitation. — "You will be in Paradise."
III. Very pleasant company. - "You will be with me".
IV. Eternal promise. — "You will be there today."

In this outline thought is given prominence rather than actions. words

from the text.

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c) Inverted-textual-analytical sketch .

Some texts can be treated profitably mind by varying the order of the
sentences that enter the text.

PRIVILEGE WHICH INVOLVES GREAT DANGER

Ephesians 4:30
YO. A great benefit. — "Sealed by the Spirit."
II. A great hope. — «The day of redemption».
III. A great requirement. — «Do not grieve the Es spirit."

d) Synthetic textual sketch.

Based on a single text for the development of which the pre indicator does
not follow the same words of the text, neither in illative form, nor through
analytical phrases, but all derived from the text and related you swim with
this one.
John 6:37
SECURE INVITATION
As an introduction it can be said: Jesus cannot cast anyone out, so those
who come to Him, and the logical reasons are:
I. It would be against his promise.
II. Against his job.
III. Against his heart.
IV. It would be against his wish, and
V. It would nullify the work of grace initiated by the Es Holy Spirit in the
heart that feels constrained to turn to Christ.

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e) Thematic - Textual

LOOKING FOR THE LORD

Isaiah 55:6

YO. What does it mean to seek the Lord.

Corinthians
1.° It is seeking the knowledge of Him : John 1:18, 2. 4:6, John
17:25-26 and Mt 11:27.
2.° It is to seek his favor : Ephesians 2:3 and 1:6.
3.° It is to seek his image : Genesis 1:27, Eph Sios 4:22-24.
Corinthians
4.° It is to seek their communion : Colossians 1:21, 2. 6:16 and
John 14:23.
5. It is to seek his presence and enjoyment through ether nity: Matthew
5:8, 1. John 3:2, Rev 21:3-7

II. How to seek the Lord.

1° Aware of our need for Him and the privileges mentioned above
swims.
2. With sincere desires to have him: Psalm 42:1, 43:1 and Isaiah 26:8-
9.
3.° Through prayer: Matthew 7:7 and 6:6.
4.° With a persevering search.

f) Thematic – Doctrinal.

It is the one who takes a biblical idea or doctrine and synthesizes or

summarizes it, providing various biblical texts in support, without an
excessive number of them.

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Topic: SIN

YO. What is sin?

 It is a transgression of divine law: 1 John 3:4.
 It is obedience to the enemy of God and ours: Romans 6:17, 18.
 It is proof of ingratitude and disaffection to the one who deserves all love
and obedience: Rome us 1:21.
 It is a natural tendency due to inheritance: Salt mo 51:5.

II. How it is produced.

 In thought. When is:
 Consented: Deuteronomy 12:19.
 Caressed: Proverbs 16:30.
 Searched: Genesis 6:5.

g) Thematic - independent.

Suppose the preacher wants to talk about the need to evangelize and
formulates the suggestive topic of: " Why we preach the Gospel." You can
take as your text Mark 16:16, or Rome nos 1:16, but will not stick to those

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verses, even that he will use one of them as a text and cite it more than
once in support of his thesis; but you can form lar the sketch in this way:

WHY DO WE PREACH THE GOSPEL?

YO. Because Christ commanded it. It is, therefore, a duty of every
grateful Christian.
II. It is the greatest benefit that can be done to individuals and nations.
(Many examples may be cited here for proof and illustration.)
III. It is the only means to achieve the eternal salvation of souls.

h) Expository-Illative - textual.

An expository sermon is called an illative sermon that takes a long biblical

passage as its text. The ancient fathers of the Church called such sermons
"Homilies"; hence the word "Homiletics", which is applied to the art of
preparing religious sermons. For example:

Acts 2:14-41
Peter's first speech

i) Expository-ilative-analytical .

It is the method that allows you to get the most out of the portion being
studied, since with it each phrase, each sentence, each word is analyzed,
without leaving anything to express in considerations and comments.
The analysis of 1. Peter 1 gives us four themes to expose:

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YO. The hope of the pilgrims: V. from 1 to 9.

II. The mystery hidden from the prophets: V. 10 and 12.
III. Exhortation to sanctification: V. 13 to 22.
IV. Permanence of the Bible: V. 23 to 25.

j) Expository-ilative-inverted .

The same process of the reversed textual-ilative outline is applied.

k) Expository-thematic outline. The divisions will “be born” of the theme from
the different verses.
l) Expository - narrative outline. They are usually based on biblical stories or
parables

m) Synthetic method of preaching.

When the commentary covers a fruitful chapter, from the epistles or the
psalms, for example, it will be convenient to group them under a theme and
omit texts that do not fit into the logical plan of the sermon. This method is
even more suggestive than explaining a verse. after another, and the public
appreciates it more, because it allows them to remember the message
much better.

SEVEN PRIVILEGES OF THE BELIEVER

Philippians 4.
1. Constant joy: Vers. 4.
2. Absolute freedom from care: Vers. 6.
3. Abundant peace: Vers. 7.
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4. Always present friend: Vers. 9.

5. Contentment that never fails: Vers. 11.
6. All-sufficient power: Vers. 15.
7. An inexhaustible supply for every need: Vers. 19.

n) What does Testimonial Preaching consist of?

Unlike doctrinal preaching, it is preaching that does not try to explain anything
but rather testify to what the Lord has done in the preacher. The first is done
by the teachers, the second by the witnesses.

o) Bible Studies by Books.

a) Who wrote the book?

b) To whom was it written?
c) When was it written?
d) Reason why it was.
e) Circumstances of those for whom it was written.
f) What references does the book give us about the life and character of
the author?
g) What are the main ideas of the book (or teachings)?

h) What is the central truth of the book?

i) What are the characteristics of the book?
j) Let each student make an analytical division of the book, comparing it
with the division that the Director brings.

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k) Point out the teachings or spiritual applications that occur in each

section.

p) Bible Studies by chapters.

a) Define the topic of the chapter or main topic main thing it's about, in a
single sentence.
b) Main characters of the chapter.

c) The most outstanding truth or doctrine of the ca title.

d) The best lesson of the chapter.

e) The best verse of the chapter. (It is suggested that each one memorize
the chosen verse.)

STUDY QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR THE THIRD EXAM OF HOMILETICS 1
a) Has homiletics classified sermons into three broad categories?
b) The thematic sermon consists of?
c) The textual sermon consists of?
d) The expository sermon consists of?
e) What is the purpose of a topical index in a Bible?
f) Advantage of a thematic sermon?
g) Advantage of a textual sermon?
h) Advantage of an expository sermon?
i) Disadvantage of a thematic sermon?
j) Disadvantage of a textual sermon?
k) Disadvantage of an expository sermon?
l) What does the principle of:
a. HEART AND SOUL OF PREACHING
b. WISE SELECTION OF THE MATERIAL TO PREACH
c. CLARITY IN FORM AND STRUCTURE
d. THE APPLICATION IS THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

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m) What does it mean that our sermons must be completely exegetical in their
raw material?
n) Does preaching have the purpose of procreating life and nourishing
spiritual life, according to the following principle of homiletics?
o) What does it mean that sermons should:
a. Be biblical?
b. Have theological harmony?
c. Intensely practical?
d. Penetratingly evangelistic?

p) The absolute necessity of a wise selection of material for the sermon

requires according to (Pro 3:5, 6; Jas 1:5), Pro 27:23; and Rom 12:4s, the
following:
q) The Clarity of a sermon for the listeners is a factor for the sermon to be
according to: (1 Cor 2:14), (Acts 24:25), (Ps 1), the following:
r) The following 5 elements constitute the general basis of clarity in form and
structure:
1) Order: independent identity and sequential progress of thoughts.
2) Unity: interdependent relationship of thoughts.
3) Proportion: balanced relationship between thoughts.
4) Simplicity: freedom from complexity and intricate character.
5) Complete character: complete thoughts in themselves.

s) What are 5 ways a preacher can cultivate clarity of form and structure?
t) What is the importance of “application” in a sermon?
u) What is the work of the Holy Spirit in the “application of a sermon?”
v) There are three types of people invariably present in every service and
preaching, they are.

w) What is the function of lighting instruments in a sermon?

x) Are lighting instruments filler in the sermon?
y) Mentions 3 examples of lighting instruments?
z) The mandate for clarity in preaching is based on the fact that it is the way
in which God speaks by giving the Scriptures appropriately and without
confusing common, simple and clear words with abrupt, simplistic and
superficial preaching. Does this correspond to the homiletic principle of?

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aa) There are 4 factors required to determine the reasonable and appropriate
time period for any sermon, these are:
bb) Why should every sermon have a written outline?
cc) Prepare a synoptic table of all the types and categories of sermons studied
.

GENERAL PURPOSE:___________________________________________________________

TYPE OF SERMON:_______________________________________________________________

QUALIFICATION:______________________________________________________________________
__

TEXT:________________________________________________________________________

ISSUE:_________________________________________________________________________

PROPOSITION:_______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

INTRODUCTION (LIGHTING INSTRUMENT) 5 min

____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

BODY AND APPLICATIONS: 30 min

I. DIVISION:_________________________________________

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a. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
b. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
c. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
II. DIVISION:_________________________________________
a. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
b. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
c. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
III. DIVISION:_________________________________________
a. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
b. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
c. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
IV. DIVISION:_________________________________________
a. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
b. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________
c. SUBDIVISION ____________________________APPLICATION:______________

GENERAL APPLICATION:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

CONCLUSIONS. 5 min

1.___________________________________________________________________

2.___________________________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________________________________

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