More Parts of the Sermon

For Introduction to HomileticsAt Burmese Bible School

By Kelvin S. Jones

Title

briefRelated to

the purpose

Advertises well

Fits the series or visual

In the first two minutes, the good preacher captures the congregation, sets the stage, and fixes the mood… Introductions create interest, establish rapport, and prepare to guide.◦ Donald Demaray

Why an Introduction?

Topic selected Key Thought written Points chosen and then refined Body of sermon developed Introduction written Response thought through Conclusion written

When to prepare the introduction

Picture the Introduction

A strong beginning

Prepare for the purpose

Establish rapport

Capture attention

Creative presentations of text or context A well-chosen illustration Real-life situation or current event story A striking quotation preferably by a well-

known person A foil – one of the above 3 that works by

contrast A visual (object, mime, picture)

Ideas for Introductions

You have picked a topic that was relevant You have engaged the listeners by finding

common ground Your overall purpose is to grow disciples of

Christ Now plan for a response that fits with the

purpose of this message. What do you want your listeners to know, feel or do in response?

Response

“For the sermon to translate into life, the conclusion must play its role by driving home the real thrust of the message.” ◦ Donald Demaray

Conclusion

Drawing too obvious conclusions Stopping well after you finish Concluding the same way each week Academic conclusions Conclusions that introduce a new point Bad news without the Good News No need to announce it

Beware of:

How to ConcludeEnd in a way that completes the message

End grandly or climactically

Touch the emotions

Aim for a “take-home”

End persuasively

Remember your overall calling to witness to the Good News and encourage believers