Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Define and discuss the basic terms involved in homiletics

• Analyze the sermons of others and self with regard to their effect on the congregation

• Identify and describe the basic parts of a sermon

• Identify different types of sermons

• Recognize the importance of good sermon illustrations

• Delineate the steps in preparing a sermon

• Discuss the importance of the preacher’s character, speech, and mannerisms

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introducing the Speaker and Course

• The Definition of Homiletics

• The Outcomes of a Sermon

Unit 1: The Analysis of Sermon Style

• Effect, Message-Centered, and Rhetorical Sermon Analysis

• Mimetic Sermon Analysis

Unit 2: The Preparation of a Sermon

• The Preparation of the Preacher

• Steps in Preparing a Sermon

• Using the Compare Pericopes Feature to Aid Sermon Structuring

• Preparing to Proclaim a Text

• Using the Preaching the WordCommentary Series in Sermon Preparation

Unit 3: The Introduction and Illustration of a Sermon

• Sermon Introductions

• Sermon Illustrations

• Finding Illustrations in the Sermon Starter Guide and Topic Guide

• Sources of Sermon Illustrations (Part 1)

• Creating a Personal Book of Illustrations

• Sources of Sermon Illustrations (Part 2)

• Making a Point

• Cultural Cues

• Storytelling as Illustration

• Preaching Parables

Unit 4: The Reasoning in a Sermon

• Patterns of Thinking: Deductive Reasoning

• Patterns of Thinking: Inductive Reasoning

Unit 5: The Conclusion of a Sermon

• Sermon Conclusions

Unit 6: The Structure of a Sermon

• Humor in the Pulpit

• Types of Sermon Structure

• Finding Sermons in Logos

• The Lowry Loop

• The Fireworks of a Sermon

• The Use of Logic in Sermons

Unit 7: The Delivery of a Sermon

• Pace and Posture in Sermons

• Two Resources to Help Your Sermon Delivery

• Voice in Sermons

Unit 8: The Types of a Sermon

• Introducing Types of Preaching and Expository Preaching

• Topical Preaching

• Using the Sermon Starter Guide for Topical and Expository Sermons

• Doctrinal, Narrative, and Pastoral Preaching

Unit 9: The Elements of a Sermon

• Sermon Hooks

• Verbs in Preaching

• Idioms, Jargon, and Transitions in Preaching

• Hand Gestures in Preaching

• Series Preaching

• Resources for Planning a Sermon Calendar

• Making Mistakes in Preaching

• Evangelism and Preaching

• Homilies

• A David Buttrick Sermon

Unit 10: The Preacher of a Sermon

• The Preacher’s Authority and Resources

• The Preacher’s Readiness

• Using Prayer Lists, Daily Devotionals, and Bible Reading Plans

• The Preacher’s Power

• Notes for Sermon Ideas

• Using Logos Notes for Sermon Preparation

• Polarity in Preaching

Conclusion

• Summary of the Course

Details

• Title: CM101 Basic Elements of Preaching: An Introduction to Homiletics

• Instructor: Gary Carr

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2014

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: 4