145. Sermon, The

145. Sermon, The

145 THE SERMON

INTRODUCTION All should know what a sermon is, especially preachers; many do not know what a sermon is. There is a difference between "talking," or "making a talk," and "a sermon"; difference between "making a speech" on a Bible topic and preaching "the gospel."

I. WHAT IT IS NOT 1. It is not a "talk."

2. It is not a "mere speech."’

3. Not a "lecture," --- too technical.

4. Not a "treatise."

II. WHAT IS A SERMON?

1. "Sermon," from Latin "senna," discourse, address.

2. A formal address on Bible truth ; a pre-arranged discourse.

3. Oral address upon revealed truth elaborately treated with view to persuasion.

4. Homiletics the science that teaches and formulates principles of the preparation and delivery of sermons.

III. PURPOSE OF THE SERMON 1. This needs to be kept in mind.

2. To present revealed truth.

3. To explain this truth to hearers.

4. To convince and instruct.

(a) The disbeliever. (b) The believer. (Matthew 28:19-20.) IV. TYPES OF SERMONS 1. According to subjects.

(a) Doctrinal. (b) Moral. (c) Historical. (d) Experimental.

2. According to nature.

(a) Textual. (b) Topical. (c) Expository.

3. According to occasion.

(a) Funeral. (b) Anniversary. (c) Commencement. (d) Dedication.

V. PARTS OF A SERMON 1. Introduction .

2. Discussion.

3. Conclusion.