Homiletics
The purpose and goal of our class is to help students to develop and grow their God-given gift to teach the Bible. Students will learn through lecture, discussion, reading, and most importantly through practical opportunities in which the student will teach assigned Scriptures to the assembled class.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will:
- Possess greater confidence in one’s call and gifting to teach the Bible.
- Understand how to craft a sermon from one’s inductive study of Biblical texts.
- Learn various techniques for engaging the audience, clearly communicating the truths recorded in Scripture, and applying the truths taught to the lives of the audience.
- Introduction to the many helpful study tools to enhance the quality and depth of one’s teaching (eg. language helps, cultural and historical context, etc.)
Lessons
Week 2 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our second class we will: Introduce the various “hooks” that can be used in an introduction or to make a point in a sermon or devotional study. 4-6 students will teach Psalm 1 Students evaluate each student/teacher Homework Prepare a sermon based on your inductive study of Mark 2:1-12 Listen to […]
Week 3 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our third class we will: Introduce the topic of delivery including; pitch, punch, progress & pause 4-6 students will teach Mark 2:1-12 Students will evaluate each student/teacher Introduce homework ~ teaching Jude Homework Prepare a sermon based on your inductive study of Jude Watch this short video clip [watch] of Tim […]
Week 4 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our fourth class we: Talk about the use of a contemporary examples & illustrations in a sermon 4-6 students will teach Jude Students will evaluate each student/teacher Introduce homework ~ teaching Psalm 139 Homework Prepare a sermon based on your inductive study of Psalm 139 Additional resources Class slides [download]
Week 5 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our fifth class we: Use of illustrations in teaching–the power, purpose, pitfalls & perils 4-6 students will teach Psalm 139 Students will evaluate each student/teacher Homework Prepare a sermon based on your inductive study of Mark 4:1-20 Additional resources Class slides [download]
Week 6 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our sixth class we: Introduce the various study tools available 4-6 students will teach Mark 4:1-20 Students will evaluate each student/teacher Introduce homework ~ teaching Isaiah 1:1-31 Homework Prepare a sermon based on your inductive study of Isaiah 1:1-31 Additional resources Class slides [download]
Week 7 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our seventh class we: Talk about the value of practice 4-6 students will teach Isaiah 1:1-31 Students will evaluate each student/teacher Introduce homework ~ teaching Acts 1:1-12 Homework Prepare a sermon based on your inductive study of Acts 1:1-12 Additional resources
Week 8 ~ Homiletics
In class work In our final class we: Talk about 4-6 students will teach Acts 1:1-12 Students will evaluate each student/teacher Homework None Additional resources How to Prepare a Sermon by William Evans The Joy of Preaching by Phillips Brooks The Elements of Preaching by Warren & David Wiersbe