Learning Objectives:

Determine the sequence signals in a sermon.

Identify the elements of Sermon
MOTIVE QUESTION:

Which reading materials

promote positive and Christian
values?
GUIDE QUESTIONS:

What ideas came to your mind as you were reading the

sermon?
What feelings were evoked/ revealed as you were reading it?
What message do you think was Christ trying to communicate
to his audience?
In what ways could you be a salt of the earth or light of the
world?
CHRIST’S SERMON:
“SALT OF THE EARTH AND LIGHT OF THE WORLD”
“You are like salt for all mankind. But if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way
to make it salty again. It has become worthless, so it is thrown out and people
trample on it.
“You are like light of the whole world. A city built on hill cannot be hid.
“No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead he puts it on the
lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house.
“In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the
good things you do and praise your Father in Heaven.”
ELEMENTS OF SERMON

A SERMON is a speech given by a preacher in a house of

worship.
Qualities:
 It is persuasive
 It appeals to emotions of listeners
 It addresses the needs of listeners
 It calls for listeners to take action
SEQUENCE SIGNALS OR CONNECTORS

Conjunction
 Is a word used to connect other words or group of words.
Three Types of Conjunctions:
1. Coordinating Conjunction
 Connects similar kinds or group of words
and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet
Example: I bought bow and arrow at the shop.
We tried, but we failed.
They were stubborn, so they remained wicked men.
 SEQUENCE SIGNALS OR CONNECTORS

2. Correlative Conjunction
 Connects similar words or group of words, but always comes in pairs.
Both… and; neither… nor; whether… or; either… or; not only… but also
Examples:

1. According to Edwards, both moral strictness and church attendance will reduce God’s
wrath.
2. Either the arrow will be released, or it will not.
3. The storm, neither furious nor dreadful, can be released.
SEQUENCE SIGNALS OR CONNECTORS

3. Subordinating Conjunctions
 Connects two ideas, making one more important than the other.

After since
Although so that
As than
As if though
As long as till
As soon as unless
As though until
Because
Even though when
If whenever
in order that where wherever while
 ACTIVITY: ON A ½ SHEET OF PAPER ANSWER THE FOLLOWING

Complete each sentence using the subordinating conjunction from the parenthesis:
1. I visit the Grand Canyon _________ I go to Arizona. (once, whenever, wherever)
2. This is the place _________ we stayed last time we visited. (where, when, how)
3. _________ you win first place, you will receive a prize. (wherever, if, unless)
4. You won’t pass the test _________ you study. (when, if, unless)
5. I plan to take my vacation _________ in June _________ in July. (whether / or,
either / or, as / if)
6. _________ I’m feeling happy _________ sad, I try to keep a positive attitude.
(either / or, whether / or, when / I’m)
7.You have to be on time; _________, you’ll miss the train. (nonetheless, however,
otherwise)
8. _________ had I taken my shoes off _________ I found out we had to leave again. (no
sooner / than, rather / than, whether / or)

9. Bianca wore her rain boots; _________, her feet stayed dry during the storm. (however,
therefore, on the other hand)
10. I love the color red; _________, this shade seems a little too bright. (therefore,
nonetheless, in fact)