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[Pages:138]How to Prepare an Expository Sermon

BY

HAROLD E. KNOTT, M.A.(Harv.), D.D.

Professor of Homiletics, Eugene Bible University Eugene, Oregon

THE STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY CINCINNATI, OHIO

Copyrighted, 1930 The Standard Publishing Company

To the students of my class in expository preaching, through whose help and co-operation many of the principles here given were worked out and tested, this hook is affectionately dedicated.

Sympathetically undertaken, the study of the Bible becomes an absorbing passion which will find its perfect satisfaction only when "we see no longer through a glass darkly, but face to face." The glory of expository preaching is that it awakens an enthusiasm for the Word, and stirs men to that personal exploration of the inspired message which will be worth more to them spiritually than all the sermons they will hear.

NICHOLS.

CONTENTS

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PREFACE

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CHAPTER I.

THE VALUE OF EXPOSITORY PREACHING ........................ 11 1. Definition of an expository sermon. 2. Views of authorities on the subject. 3. Value of the expository method:

(a)To preacher. (b) To hearer. 4. Objection to expository sermons: (a) Impression that expository sermons are dry. (b) Misunderstanding of expository sermons. (c) Idea that the Bible is not modern. (d) Difficulty of preparation.

CHAPTER II.

THE SERMON OUTLINE ................................................. 23 1. Essential parts to a sermon outline.

(a) Discussion of various models.

(b) Illustration of type followed in book. 2. Difference between expository outline and other types

of sermons. (a) Expository sermons usually use more Scripture as

a basis. (b) The expository method aims to develop the

sermon from the Scripture. 3. Phases of the expository outline needing special

attention. (a) Securing contact with audience. (b) Making a vital application.

CHAPTER III.

THE SCRIPTURE .......................................................... 31 1. Variation, by the expository method, in the use of

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2. Expository method applied to the whole book of Bible. 3. Expository method applied to chapter or similar logical

division. 4. Expository method applied to short passage. 5. Comparison of uses of Scripture of G. Campbell

Morgan and Dr. Maclaren.

CHAPTER IV.

THE THEME ............................................................ 41 1. Value of intensive study of the Bible as an aid to

discovering themes for exposition. 2. Study of author's purpose and character as reflected

in any book, necessary to appreciate themes presented. 3. Illustration of method of discovering themes for exposition. 4. Personal qualities that help in finding themes for expository preaching: (a) Trained mind. (b) Spiritual personality, (c) Close contact with life. CHAPTER V.

THE INTRODUCTION...................................................... 51 1. Significance of "introduction." 2. Procedure in preparing an introduction.

(a) Explanation. (b) Introduction. (c) Proposition. 3. Method illustrated by themes previously suggested.

CHAPTER VI. THE MAIN DIVISIONS .................................................... 62 1. General purpose of divisions. 2. Need for studying material before forming divisions in

expository sermons. 3. Procedure in making divisions for an expository

sermon. (a) Summary method. (b) Related ideas. (c) Verbal method. 4. Principles involved in good sermon divisions.

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(a) Simple. (b) Progressive. (c) Complete proposition. 5. Principles applied to themes already suggested.

CHAPTER VII.

THE DEVELOPMENT ...................................................... 75 1. General principles involved in the development of

divisions. 2. The application of general principles to the

development of expository sermons. (a) Intensive study. (b) Application. (c) Illustration. 3. Development of divisions previously suggested.

CHAPTER VIII.

CONCLUSION .............................................................93 1. Purpose of conclusion. 2. General principles of effective conclusion. 3. Application of principles to expository sermon.

CHAPTER IX.

QUALITIES REQUISITE FOR SUCCESS AS AN EXPOSITOR ... 98 1. Good education. 2. Bible training. 3. Studious habits. 4. Oratorical ability.

CHAPTER X.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE EXPOSITORY METHOD ON THE VOICE IN DELIVERY OF SERMONS ........................................... 103

1. It gives soul to one's message. 2. It gives variety to vocal expression.

CHAPTER XI.

SERMONS ILLUSTRATING THE DIFFERENT USE OF SCRIPTURE................ 1. Sermon built upon a whole book. 2. Sermon built upon part of a book. 3. Sermon built upon one verse.

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CHAPTER XII.

SERMONS ILLUSTRATING THE DIFFERENT METHODS OF DEVELOPMENT ...........................................................124 1. Sermon illustrating the summary method. 2. Sermon illustrating the method of related ideas. 3. Sermon illustrating the verbal method.

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