Is sermon structure necessary? Do you need to spend valuable hours in the study putting together structured sermons? What do the scholars say? Charles W Koller notes that sound sermon structure bring power to pulpit. And outline that stands out clear and sharp is the first long step to freedom in the pulpit. He also states that sound structure is helpful not only to the … [Read more...]
Can I Preach Without Notes?
Can I preach a sermon without notes? We all want freedom in the pulpit to preach dynamic messages to our congregations. But is it possible from week to week to preach messages without notes? In his book How To Preach Without Notes, Charles W Koller suggests it is possible and it should be the goal of every preacher. However, we must understand that preaching … [Read more...]
Sermon Preparation Tips
I have created this blog in order to discuss sermon preparation tips. In my many years as a preacher of the Word of God, I have deliberately defined the process of sermon preparation or what we often called homiletics - the science and art of preaching. When you write two or three sermons a week, you need to have a process in place so that you can confidently produce … [Read more...]
Topical Sermon Outlines
Topical Sermon Outlines! There are different types of biblical sermons. There are expository sermons, evangelistic sermons or topical sermons. You can write them deductively, inductively or a bit of both. However, this post will explain what is a topical sermon and how to create a topical sermon from a deductive model. A topical sermon usually explains a biblical … [Read more...]
How To Preach Without Notes
Let me say at the outset, how to preach without notes is not referring to impromptu or extemporaneous preaching. On the contrary, how to preach without notes is a technique when mastered will help you preach with freedom in the pulpit without being tied to your notes. Usually, impromptu or extemporaneous preaching involves little preparation; whereas, preaching … [Read more...]