REPUBLIC OF BENIN

UNION OF EVANGELICAL CHURCHES OF BENIN (UEEB)

BIBLE INSTITUTE OF SINENDE

(IBS/UEEB)

Introduction to Homiletics Course

Prepared by Pastor AKPO Caleb

 INTRODUCTION TO HOMILETICS COURSE

Introduction

The Lord Jesus Christ, before leaving, entrusted his disciples to lead his flock. In
John 21:15–17, Jesus instructs his disciples (through Peter) to tend his flock, his
sheep. The disciples could not do this work without preaching the Word which is an essential element and
essential for grazing!

Thus, since the time of the Apostles, the preaching of the Word of God has remained at the heart of the
life of the church. Every servant of God, regardless of their ministry, is called to preach. This is the task
first and inevitable of every servant of God.

But how can one truly preach biblically and effectively if one does not learn to do so?
do? Experience has shown that it is necessary, even imperative, to learn to preach in order to be a
good preacher. This is how, throughout the history of the Church, and gradually,
preaching has become a subject taught in disciple training schools and
servants of God.

But and objectives of the course

The aim of this course is simply to introduce students to the art of biblical preaching.
To this end, he sets himself the main objectives:

To lead the student to understand the meaning and purpose of preaching

To lead the student to know the characteristics of biblical preaching
To lead the student to discover and to familiarize themselves with the different classic types of preaching
To bring the student to be capable of delivering biblical sermons for edification.
body of Christ.

Requirements:

Class attendance
- Résumé d’un livre sur l’homilétique (au moins 60 pages)
In-class assignment

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 I- Definition of preaching

We agree with Ernest PETTRY who in his book titled 'Preaching and...
Teaching defines the act of preaching from two perspectives. The first perspective is a traditional one. There,
he says that "preaching is communicating the truth to men." In this definition, it is appropriate to
to emphasize that two essential aspects capture the attention of every reader: truth and man.

The second angle is the scriptural angle. In the New Testament, to preach is to proclaim.
like a herald, a griot. And this is the proclamation of the good news commonly called
GOSPEL to two groups of people. The first group is those who are still under the weight
of sin and the second group is those who believe in Christ. At this point, it is preached to them to be
encouraged and strengthened in faith.

II- Different methods of preaching in the NT

The New Testament offers us a variety of communication of the good news of Jesus.
Christ. Each of these methods deserves particular attention from all those who are interested in
this beautiful and noble preaching.

1. Proclaim as a herald Mat 3.1; Ac 8.5 Rm10.8; 2 Cor 5.20.

Kerruso: This method first assumes a public proclamation of the good news and
suppose a herald who proclaims or announces the decrees of the king. In the latter case, the herald has two
combined functions:
The function of a herald
The role of ambassador
The ultimate goal of this work (preaching) is only the desire for repentance, the call to repentance.

2. Announce, preach the good news Mt 11:5; Luke 3:18; Acts 5:42
'Evangelizo' is from this word that we have the words: evangelize, evangelization, evangelist.

3. Speak, converse, say Ac 11.19

"Laléo" here, we have the method of conversing. This method opens up to a more
personal. This is what takes on the character of conversation. It also suggests that we are dealing with a
fewer interlocutors.

4. To bear witness, to be a witness Jn 1:7-8,15 Ac 1:8; 5:32; 14:3

'martureo' this expression conveys the idea of a testimony:
True
If possible ocular,

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 Authentic
Convincing,
Based on the authority of the holy revelation
Credible (the bearer of the message)
5. Having a dialogue Mk 9:34; Ac 17:2,17
"Dialegomaï" this expression suggests a number of possibilities:
The exchange of viewpoints,
Possibility to ask questions,
Opening on an interaction on the subject
6. Say entirely and with authority Ac 13.38; 15.36; 17.3
'Katangello' this aspect of preaching implies the announcement of harsh truth, denouncing sin
whether in the world or in the Church. It is a statement made with frankness and boldness, without any
form of concession.
7. Prophétiser 1 Cor 11.4 ; 13.9 ; Mt 15.7 ; 1 Pi 1.10-12
'Propheteuin' carries the notion of announcing God's intentions in the Old Testament.
in addition to the work of predicting the future, that of interpreting past events and handling
the needs of men.
8. Teach Mt 4:23; Ac 28:31; 1Ti 6:2-3
"didaskein" very naturally invites an act of instruction, enlightening Christians about
certain complex truths of divine revelation. The word means 'to deliver a speech,'
instruct, communicate, explain, interpret a subject.
9. Exhorter 2 Ti 4.12 ; Hb 13.22 ; 1 Tes 4.1
‘Parakalein’ Within an exhortation, one discovers information, supplication, prayer and the
consolation. It goes without saying that we must preach the truth at all costs. We must not...
because of material goods, because of the fear of men limiting speech [and that with love]. But
man can through the word of the living God encourage his fellow, comfort him, and support him
consoler.

III- Preaching in history

In many churches in Africa, the ministry is anything but that of the word.
Tite Tienou (Dean Trinity University)

1) John Stott 20th-21st Century

In his book 'Between Two Worlds', John Stott strongly emphasizes the necessity and importance
incontestable of the preaching in the body of Christ which is the church. Emphasizing this character
indispensable in preaching, he identifies three important elements:

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 Preaching is essential to Christianity.
An essential aspect of the authenticity of Christianity was lost without preaching.
Christianity in its essence is the religion of the word.
Saint Augustine (354-430)

He was a Bishop of Hippo (called Annaba Algeria). He converted in 386 and was qualified as
2nd"founder" of Christianity.

According to Maurice Pontet, a exegete referred to St. Augustine as a preacher in a biographical study.
According to this author, from the perspective of St. Augustine, preaching fundamentally served three purposes.

things :

Instructing the people of God

Comfort the people of God
Produce the maturity of the people of God.

For St. Augustine, listening to a sermon is like looking at oneself in a mirror. In the sermons of this
man, Scripture was the very foundation, the essence and the life of his message. Unfortunately,
it is the opposite that is true for many messages today where writing is only a pretext
or a background ornament.

Between Augustin and his listeners, the communication was extraordinarily powerful. So much so that the
Christians were immersed in the thought of his message. He would start a sentence and the assembly
finished. This is only possible when:

. the Bible should be at the center of the sermon

. the assembly has a solid Bible Study
. the preacher should be clear in his message
. the Holy Spirit be the only communicator
. the assembly listens only to God and his word

Reflection: Why is such interest in the message not evident in many of our
churches or assembly in Africa today

Response:
There is the fact that the pastor is considered as a marabout, a witch doctor, a priest, and a civil servant.
(mediator). In short, the pastor is considered the mediator between men and between God.
men. Results the pastor is overwhelmed to the point that he has no time to devote himself to

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prayer and to immerse oneself in the word of God to meet the needs of the people, being much
of one thing at a time.

Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5

John Calvin
By reading the writings of John Calvin, one can deduce that before the Reformation, the role of pastor
as such did not exist. During the Reformation, the pastor was "minister of the gospel." As such,
he:

ensured the preaching

administers the sacraments
Applied discipline
watched over the flock
Calvin was initially a preacher before becoming a theologian in the technical sense of the term.

Charles Siméon (1759-1836)

This English theologian was the first man to think that it is possible to teach to
men how to preach. He strongly emphasizes the role of preaching and highlights the following roles.
as the purpose of preaching

Instruct (resolve difficulties, penetrate the ways of God's wisdom, establish the truth)
to reject the error
To please (comfort, fill the listeners with admiration for the ways of God)
Influencer (to push Christians to action, to ignite souls with zeal through the power of
Holy Spirit with the aim of producing actions of repentance, sanctification, and piety.

III. The Importance of Preaching

One could declare themselves evangelical without reflecting on the importance of preaching both for
the church that is for the non-Christian world. Without being exhaustive, let us outline here a few elements related to

in this chapter

Preaching is the central point of all ecclesiastical activity

Worship Center
The pastoral
The work of the deacons
-From all other works
Christ himself dedicated his time to preaching the good news.
Deliver the captives
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 Give sight to the blind
Etc. Luke 18:19
It was the mission by Christ to his disciples in Mark 16:15
4) Preaching is the manifestation of the life of God (Titus 1:3)
5) She is the source of salvation for men 1 Corinthians 1:21; Romans 10:13-15
6) Timothy had all the reasons to preach the word 2 Timothy 3:15-4:5
she teaches and convinces
she corrects
she instructs in justice

The goal is that the man of God may be complete and equipped for every good work.

V- CHARACTERISTIC OF BIBLICAL PREACHING (OF THE SERMON)

John Macarthur J. in his book 'Rediscovering Pastoral' offers us some

characteristics that any preaching should make use of:

1- The sermon should be a priority for the preacher (2Tim.4.1-5): it is very clear.
by addressing his son, Timothy in these terms, Paul put particular emphasis on:
The excellence and urgency of the ministry of the Word
No occupation should disturb this priority. Indeed, any disturbance
would cost dearly not only to the church and the world, but also to the one who received the
vocation to announce these oracles of God.)

'He is a good shepherd but he doesn't know how to preach,' these are terrible phrases we often hear.
The pastoral ministry is not limited to good works, nor to the visit made to Christians, but it
All of this must be accompanied by the dignified, honorable, and just proclamation of the Word of
God. This is where the people of God draw all their substance for their new life in Christ.

The pastor is a shepherd, the shepherd watches over the flock, the shepherd feeds the flock as an example of the
shepherd (Ps.23.1-3):

He ensures the peaceful rest of the flock.

He waters the herd
He feeds the herd
He leads in the paths of justice

The qualities of the divine shepherd should be found in your shepherds of the 21st century, even if these qualities
despite the imperfections, God remains faithful. It is only in preaching that one can be satisfied.

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the needs for which all Scripture, in its Old Testament and New Testament aspects
is saturated with the element of preaching, or communication of God's will to His people and to the
other nations.

The sermon must have a solid foundation

Macarthur emphatically points out that "if preaching is to play its divine role in the church,
it should be built on the Word of God." This is the historically appropriate space and
contextually appropriate to highlight the spiritual and scriptural value of a sermon of that type
exposition, while not wanting to belittle other types that also have their place in the larger picture
work of proclaiming the gospel. What we say is that the exhibition type, as the name
the indication requires the preacher to a research work discipline that he may not be very much.
to assert oneself when faced with a textual or thematic sermon.

Reflection question

Why must the Word of God be the solid foundation?

She is the Word of God (Ps.105.42 and 107.20)

It is unchangeable (Ps.111.7)
She is the truth (Ps.119.160, Jn.17.17)
All creation is sustained by her (Heb. 1:3)
She is our authority in matters of faith and conduct (Ps.119.9-16)
She is our soul against the attacks of the enemy (Mat.4.4-20)
It remains after everything has passed (1 Pet. 1:25)
Let us move the church from its foundation, which is the Word of God, there will be nothing left but to
to bury it. Since it will have been removed from:

The source of his life (Jn.6.68)

His milk that ensures his harmonious growth (1P.2. 2)
His privilege to inherit the promises with others (Acts 20:32)
His wisdom that leads to salvation in Christ (2 Tim. 3:15) of men in the language of
The flesh can live (for a limited time) by means of substitutes. But, in the
language of faith and divine justice, there is no room for a substitute of the
place of God. Either it is her or nothing.
3- The sermon must have solid content
The great preacher Spurgeon, quoted by MacArthur, says these words: "sermons should have
in them a real teaching, and their doctrine should be solid, substantial, and abundant.

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by affirming this and posing such a challenge to the ministers of the word, Spurgeon emphasizes the centrality of
Dieu en Jésus-Christ son fils dans tous les sermons que tout évangéliste prêcherait. Quand il parle
of a real teaching, it is none other than the one based on God and His word.
caractère réel de l’enseignement en question se réfère à deux axes:
Teaching based on the true God and the true God,
It is also effective regarding the human and spiritual needs of the being.
These two aspects of preaching can only be evident when the latter contains in
the real. Spurgeon then calls for doctrinal solidarity as a component of a
real teaching or effective teaching. The doctrinal solidity of a sermon calls for a
certain number of requirements:

a) That the preacher knows in whom he has believed

b) That he does not let himself be tossed about by every kind of doctrine

c) That he be a master of Writing (the guarantor of the strength of his faith)

that he shares his faith without embarrassment or shame

e) That he be ready for a firm apologetics

A substantial doctrine provides life, spiritual stability, balance in all judgments, calm.
and serenity in faith. Without this kind of doctrine, one will always be prey to panic,
the uncertainty and spiritual fluttering and ultimately the false doctrine. The pastor can be a victim of it.
as it can make victims. It is both objective and subjective.
This doctrine, according to Spurgeon, is called to be abundant in the sermon. This does not mean in any way
That means that in a single sermon, we should probably address about ten doctrines. What is needed
Understanding is the fact that from the beginning of the message to its end, the truth of God's word is
understanding and grasp. A true biblical preaching thus includes these two elements:
The element proclamation, or kerygma
The instructional element, or didactic
It is the didache that forms the content of the kerygma.

The sermon must highlight the supreme character of God.

God is a recognized sovereign and supreme being. Many are the political leaders of the past.
and contemporaries who boasted of this supreme attribute. Every preacher of the gospel should
to assert strongly and authoritatively the supreme nature of God in His message. There is no
preaching that seeks to be biblical, without establishing the supremacy of the sovereign God.

Why should God be supreme in preaching?

John emphasizes three fundamental reasons:

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 Because of the glory of God
Every sermon should aim for the glory of God. Piper cites the Scottish preacher.
James Steward who made this statement: 'the purpose of all true preaching is to awaken the
the conscience of man through the holiness of God, to nourish the spirit with the truth of God, to open the
heart to the love of God and to devote the will of man to the plan of God" (Isaiah 55:10-11; 48:9-
10; Rom 11:36; 2 Cor 4:5-6.
Because of the cross of Christ
A preacher is a herald who announces something that has already been said or accomplished. In our
Indeed, the salvation we preach is already said, is already accomplished. The cross happens to be the element
central to this accomplishment. God chose this horrible, dishonorable, ignominious means to
saving humanity. The cross is then the field of action of the preacher.
Due to the Holy Spirit
It is the Spirit of God that gives power to preaching and to the preacher. The Bible is full
of truth asserting that without the spirit of God, man can do nothing. Humility must cover all our
preaching. In reality, the preacher runs two dangers:
Self-confidence,
Self-exaltation
As soon as he falls into this trap, his eyes close on Christ and his heart no longer recognizes.
source of his power. He claims everything, puts everything to his credit, of course, glory and exaltation
People settle in his heart. The end of this scenario can only be the fall....

b- How does God derive glory from a human action (1 Peter 4:10-11)
Every gift that God gives is to be put at the service of others, and it is in this that He is glorified.

c- Why must the preacher rely on the Spirit

Without the Spirit, he can do nothing (Jn 15:5)
Without the Spirit of God, he does not understand the word of God which is inspired by the Spirit.
Without the Spirit, he does not have the necessary power to convey this word of life (1 Pet
4.11 ; 1 cor 15.10 ; Rm 15.18 ; Za 4.6)
Every pastor concerned about succeeding in their preaching career should understand and live
the following realities:
Understanding that preaching is a mystery,
That the friend of his sermon is his dependence on the Holy Spirit.
That the vitality of his preaching will be obtained in the reality of his private life of devotion.
What does the Holy Spirit do in preaching (role of the Holy Spirit in preaching)
He sets apart the preacher (Acts 13:2),

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 It stimulates, brings to life, animates our words, otherwise they are just 'dead letters'.
1.8
The Spirit is the source of our courage and all our power, it is he who has the power
to change the course of circumstances Ac 2.22-24,
The Spirit leads into truth: by uncovering the false and revealing the truth John 16:13.
Satan is recognized as the father of lies, the deceiver of the world. Therefore, preaching is not

not a struggle for power, but a struggle for the truth 2 Ti 4.1-4.
The Spirit is the one who convinces Jn16.8,
4- The biblical message has three essential characteristics
a necessity (of instruction)
b) A beauty (to please) le message
c) A triumph (to convince is a triumph) Luke 4:18-19
The Spirit glorifies Christ even in the message John 16:14-15
The Spirit makes the altar (the pulpit) a forum for life, rather than a mere
center for education and morality

Let's study the meaning of 2 Timothy 3:16

Accompli = pouring into ... competent, expert;

Clean = well-equipped
Only the presence of the Spirit in the sermon can lead to such fulfillment.

5- How to avoid preaching from one's own strength

John Piper gives the answer in a condensed summary in five points: it is the APCAR formula.

Admit that without him, we are without recourse, without help John 15:5,
So we kneel down to pray
Put total trust in God Ps 40:17
Act in the confidence that God will fulfill what He has promised
Thank God after every sermon.

VI- THE CLASSIC TYPES OF SERMON

Homiletics offers us five classic types of sermons. We will examine them one by one in
their main axes only.

A- The topical sermon

1- Definition

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 It is also called thematic sermon. The topical method consists of first finding the subject or
the theme of the message, then we proceed to find appropriate biblical texts
for the development of the subject or theme. All selected texts will be examined in their context.
logic related to the subject.

2- Characteristic
a) It offers the preacher the opportunity to find the appropriate biblical text on the subject he is
called to process and which he possesses beforehand.
b) The major divisions of the sermon come from the analysis of selected texts. This means that in
clearly the preacher is not limited to a biblical text to find his major divisions.
c) The subdivisions that serve to support the major divisions also obey the same
rule.
d) The preacher will strictly adhere to the principle of logical continuity at both levels of the
large divisions, as well as at the level of subdivisions.

3- How to prepare a topical sermon

To prepare a topical sermon, there is an essential path that the preacher must follow.

He will set himself a clear and precise goal that he will want to achieve.

b) He will conduct an investigation (thoughtful, thorough, and logical of the subject to be studied
The result of the investigation will be organized according to the goal to be achieved.

After a serious study of the subject, he finds the main divisions of the sermon.
e) If the subject is vast, he will treat it in a series of predicates.
4- The tools for this work
The tools that every preacher must have during this work are as follows:
Other versions of the Bible
A concordance
A biblical dictionary
Biblical comments
Exegetical resources

However, beyond these tools, the preacher's attitude must always be one of total
dependence on the Holy Spirit through prayer and total submission of one's will to that of God revealed
in the Bible.

5 Examples of topical sermons

Subject: true repentance

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various texts
But: let my listeners experience true repentance
Luke 15:18 recognize that one is a sinner
Ps 51.5b recognize the seriousness of one's sin
2 Corinthians 7:9-10 demonstrate sorrow / regret for one's sin
1 John 1:9 confess your sin
Proverbs 28:13 renounce your sin.
Produce fruit worthy of repentance.

B- The textual sermon

1- Definition
It is said that a sermon is textual when it is based on one or two verses from a biblical text.
2- Characteristics
a) It must naturally be open to such treatment, otherwise we will be dealing with a sermon.
of exhibition.
b) All the main divisions of the sermon must come from the text.
c) The subdivisions may come from other texts of the Bible; but these texts must be in
harmony with the subject addressed. The preacher will not use other texts to make it
great divisions.
d) The divisions and subdivisions must demonstrate unity and logical order in the
development of the subject.
3- Example of a textual sermon

Subject: the word of God

Ezra 7:10
But: that my listeners strive for love and obedience to the word of God.
Plan:
I- Study the word of God (Ps 119 Jos 1.8)
II- Put into practice the word of God (James 1:22 1 Samuel 15)
III- Teach the word of God (2 Timothy 2:2)

C- The Expository Sermon

1- Definition
Some will call it an explanatory sermon, as this type of sermon relies on a clear explanation.
of a passage or text from the word of God, containing a central thought or theme. This passage
The whole is presented or explained in a coherent manner to the theme it contains.

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 In short, according to BRAGA James, "an expository sermon is one in which a portion more or
shorter passages of the Scriptures are interpreted, explained in relation to a theme or subject.
2-The characteristics of an expository sermon
a) The chosen passage will contain a central thought or theme
b) The entire passage will be presented in relation to the theme it develops.
c) According to Charles KOLLER, the exhibition will cease to be teaching when the preacher...
he will add explanation and persuasion. It is then that the professor becomes a preacher; for
the audience is guided towards a form of response to give regarding faith and/or
commitment. This is contrary to a simple presentation.
The major divisions and subdivisions are all drawn from the passage.
e) Never lose sight of the fact that an expository sermon must always have a central idea or
a central proposition on which the sermon holds its unity and around and around
the one he builds on. A clearly stated theme will keep the preacher from going off-topic.
and a wandering far from the intended text.
f) The important words or phrase members of the text can help form divisions.
main

Examples
Texte : Eph 1.3-14
Subject: our redemption, a Trinitarian work
To the praise of his glory
Proposed plan:
I- Our redemption: 'to the praise of the glory of the Father'
II- Our redemption: 'to the praise of the glory of the Son'
III- Our redemption: "to the praise of the glory of the Holy Spirit"
g) The plan may differ from that of the text if the principle of logical continuity depends on it.

Example:
Exodus 12:1-3
Subject: the Lamb of God
But: to lead the listeners to appropriate the redemptive work of Christ.
Sermon plan
I- Lamb designated by God (v 1-3)
II- Perfect Lamb (v5)
III- Immolated lamb (v6)
IV- Redeeming Lamb (v 7, 12, 13)

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 V- Lamb that brings life (v 8-11)
3- Steps in the preparation of an expository sermon
As with other types, certain steps are necessary for the preacher who takes the path of
the exhibition.
a) Gather the necessary data for understanding the passage (Bible, concordance,
biblical dictionary, commentary,...
b) Make a brief analysis of the biblical text to discover its structure. A good analysis
leads to the discovery of the central and primary thought of the text. There may be some
secondary implications that should not be overlooked in development.
c) If during the analysis no plan emerges, proceed as follows:
Do you ask yourself what lessons or truths are expressed or suggested in the
passage.
-Then proceed with the multiple approach system, which involves considering the text from the angle

of the reader, or to consider it from the perspective of each person or group of people

involved (including the people of the Trinity). What does the passage reveal to each and from each?

4- Examples of multiple approaches

Acts 8:26-40
This text can be analyzed in relation to several people without the risk of distorting the thought of the text.
A- In relation to Philippe
Titre : conditionsd’une évangélisation efficace
Plan :
I- Obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit (v26, 27, 29, 30)
II- To have tact
III- Use the Holy Scriptures (v 32-35)
IV- Talking about Christ (v 35)
B-Compared to the Ethiopian
Title: Steps Towards Salvation
Plan :
I- Be open to the truth (v 28, 31)
II- Understanding the Gospel (v 30)
III- To believe (v 37)
IV- Obey / be baptized (v 38)
C- In relation to the Holy Spirit
Title: The Spirit Leads
Plan :
I- He leads Philippe to the right place (v 26, 29)
II- He leads Philippe to the man (v 29, 30)
III- He leads Philippe into the truth (v 35)
IV- He leads the Ethiopian into the experience of a joyful life (v 39)

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 D- The Biographical Sermon
1- Definition
A biographical sermon is one that is based on the analysis of the life of a biblical character.
to draw edification and encouragement for the listeners.
2- Characteristics
a) It is desirable that the preacher studies the life of one character at a time.
b) If the material concerning a character is abundant, agree to make it a series of sermons.
c) We will not proceed to exclude negative elements from the character's life. God bless you.
reveals intentionally

d) Just like other types of messages, the biographical message will also have a subject.
The different aspects of the character's life will form the main divisions of the sermon.
3- Some elements to consider

For a biographical analysis of a character, the following elements should be taken into account.
consideration :

a) His birth
His education
c) God in his life
d) His reactions toward God
e) His successes and his failures
f) Reasons for success or failure
What lesson does her life teach us?
4- Examples of biographical sermons

Subject: Isaac, the man of patient faith

read his story in Genesis
Plan :
I- He endures the severe trials of his childhood.
II- He made his choices in fidelity.
III- He demonstrated faith and patience despite the difficulties.

The historical sermon

1- Definition
A historical sermon is a sermon whose teaching is drawn from a story or an event.
history.

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 2- Characteristics
a) In this type of message, divisions are not necessary as in other types.
b) However, it is recommended that the preacher keeps in view his subject and his purpose, for fear of
to fall into the trap of wandering...
c) It should be emphasized here that the preacher must develop the art of storytelling within himself,
especially in the relevant context.
d) The lesson of history can be divided in order to allow you a logical application.
We can also apply it after each strength of the story.
3 - Examples of historical sermons

Joshua 6
Subject: spiritual victory
But: may my listeners experience the certainty that spiritual victory can only be achieved through means
indicated by God himself.
The story can be told by showing that the promise of truth had already been made by God.
to the people long before they attacked the city
God himself gives the strategy (how to take the city)
One could emphasize the seemingly senseless nature of the method chosen by God to
take the big city
Victory does not lie in the nature of methods but in the obedience of the people to the order.
of his God
Apart from these five classic types of sermons, there is another type that many preachers
They employ. It is about the typological sermon.

F - The typological sermon

According to Gérard Rowlands, in his practical guide for biblical preaching, this type of sermon
is defined as: "the art of discovering and communicating a truth that is hidden beneath the surface
of various types in the Bible.
Example
Exodus 12:3-13 - type - Lamb of God
Jn 1:29 - Christ - Lamb of God

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