Recommended (strictly optional):

&    Fasol, Al.  1996.  A Complete Guide to Sermon Delivery.  Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

&    MacArthur, John F.  1992.  Rediscovering Expository Preaching.  Waco, Texas: Word Publishing.

&    McDill, Wayne V.  1999.  The Moment of Truth: A Guide to Effective Sermon Delivery.  Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman Publishers.

&    Olford, Stephen and David Olford.  1998.  Anointed Expository Preaching.  Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman and Holman Publishers.

&    Webb, Joseph M.  2001.  Preaching Without Notes.  Nashville, Tenn.: Abingdon Press.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.        Explain why Pentecostal churches urgently need anointed expository preaching.

2.        Summarize a practical theology of preaching.

3.        State his philosophy of preaching.

4.        Give a solid rationale for expository preaching.

5.        Briefly define:

a.        The call of God

b.       The anointing of God

6.        Explain why each of the following is important to a preacher:

a.        A healthy heart

b.       A healthy mind

c.        A healthy body

d.       A healthy routine

7.        Fully define “contextual analysis.”

8.        Detail the steps of “syntactical analysis” of a Biblical passage.

9.        Describe what is involved in “verbal analysis” of a Biblical passage.

10.     Explain the importance of “Biblical theology” to expository preaching.

11.     Define the Central Idea of the Text (CIT).

12.     Fully identify the “Redemptive Approach to Preaching.”

13.     Explain how to construct expository sermons that reflect the redemptive content of a Biblical text.

14.     Contrast exegesis with “homiletical analysis.”

15.     Detail how to develop a proposition for an expository sermon.

16.     Explain why structure is necessary for an expository sermon.

17.     Explicate Ramesh Richard’s seven-step method for “Scripture Sculpturing.”

18.     Give six critical questions to ask when preparing to explain a Biblical text.

19.     Describe the four steps a preacher must take in interpreting a passage for an expository message.  

20.     List seven principles for effective expository outlines.

21.     Describe the three specific features of an expository outline.

22.     Explicate the why and how of illustrating expository sermons.

23.     Demonstrate how to apply the truths of expository sermons.

24.     Detail the principles for constructing each of the following for effective expository sermons:

a.        Introductions

b.       Conclusions

c.        Transitions

25.     Demonstrate how to secure a response during a sermon’s conclusion.

26.     Summarize how the following genre are to be approached in expository preaching:

a.        Prophecy

b.       Narrative

c.        Poetry

27.     Give a philosophy for delivery, dress, and style for expository preaching.

28.     Define each of the following as they relate to public speaking:

a.        Connection

b.       Gestures

c.        Posture

d.       Pitch

e.        Punch

f.         Pause

g.       Aspirations

h.       Filler words

29.     Describe how to best structure sentences for effective oral communication.

30.     Summarize how dress may affect the impact of a sermon.

Course Requirements and Outline

The requirements for PR-412 are as follows:

Unit One — Jan. 12 - Mar. 2  

Notes, Reading & Deductive Sermons

Unit One Assignments: During the first unit, the student shall:

1.        Take detailed notes over class lectures. 

2.        Read pages 69-181 of Toward an Exegetical Theology.  Important: To do well on the exam, the student must keep up with the reading.  The textbooks are filled with many words and concepts that are new to most CBC students.

3.        Read pages 13-226 of Power in the Pulpit.

4.        Read the interview with Donald Sunukjian: “Preaching Inductively and Deductively”

                (http://www.preachingtodaysermons.com/prinandde.html)

5.        Survey the Master’s Seminary’s list of “850 Books for Biblical Expositors” (available at www.DavidArnett.com).

6.        .Deductive Expository Sermon (25%).  Utilizing the Analytical Pattern, the student shall carefully prepare and preach a Deductive Expository Sermon based on a didactic (teaching) passage of Scripture.  See specific requirements below the Unit One Learning Objectives.

7.         Exam #1 (25%):.  Successfully, complete an objective exam.  The exam is scheduled for Thursday, March 2.  It will cover all class notes through Tuesday, February 28, the articles specified above, and the reading of pages 69-181 of Toward an Exegetical Theology and pages 13-226 of Power in the Pulpit.  The textbooks are filled with many words and concepts that are new to most CBC students.  To do well on the exam, the student must keep up with the reading.  The exam will have questions inquiring whether the textbook pages have been read or not.  Important:  The exam will draw heavily from the learning objectives below.  The exam will be objective in design (true or false and matching). 

Unit One Learning Objectives.  The student should be able to:

1.        Define “context” (Kaiser, 71).

2.        Identify the exegete’s primary obligation (Kaiser, 71).

3.        List 8 clues that an interpreter may look for as he located the “seams” that mark off sections of a book (Kaiser, 71-72).

4.        Distinguish between book context, canonical context, and immediate context (Kaiser, 77-85).

5.        State the aim of the “grammatico-historical method” (Kaiser, 87).

6.        Explain the grand object of grammatical and historical interpretation (Kaiser, 88).

7.        Distinguish between the “grammatico-historical method” and Kaiser’s “syntactical-theological method” (Kaiser, 89).

8.        Define the following terms:

a.        Syntax (Kaiser, 89).

b.       Theological exegesis (Kaiser, 89).

c.        Diachronic pattern (Kaiser, 90).

d.       Genre (http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Genres.htm)

e.        Prose (Kaiser, 91)

f.         Poetry (Kaiser, 92).

g.       Historical narrative (Kaiser, 92-93).

h.       Apocalyptic (Kaiser, 93-94).

i.         Form criticism (see http://www.theology.edu/b725d.htm  

and   http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Genres.htm)

j.         Periscope (see

        http://www.godward.org/archives/BS%20Notes/Bible%20Study%20Notes%20No%20One%20Pericope1.htm)

k.        Paragraph (Kaiser, 96).

l.         Block diagram (Kaiser, 96-97).

m.      Clause (Kaiser, 97)

n.       Phrase (Kaiser, 98).

o.       Syntactical display (Kaiser, 99-104).

p.       Idiom (Kaiser, 105).

q.       Culture (Kaiser, 114).

r.         Trope (see http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsATrope.htm)

s.        Figures of speech (Kaiser, 121-125).

t.         Parallel passages (Kaiser 125-127).

u.       “Principlalization” (Kaiser, 151).

9.        Distinguish between the three types of clauses (Kaiser, 97).

10.     Give the 4 functions of a clause (Kaiser, 98).

11.     List the 3 types of phrases (Kaiser, 98-99).

12.     Describe how an interpreter determines the meaning of a particular word (Kaiser, 105-114).

13.     Explain the problems posed by cultural terms (Kaiser, 114-121).

14.     Detail the process of “theological analysis” of a passage (Kaiser, 131-140).

15.     List the steps involved in doing a word study (Kaiser, 143-146).

16.     Describe the process of “homiletical analysis” (Kaiser, 149f).

17.     List 7 characteristics of preaching as derived from the biblical terms (Vines, 18-23).

18.     List 5 criteria for judging the genuineness of biblical preaching (Vines, 24-27).

19.     Define the following terms:

a.        Homily (Vines, 19).

b.       Preaching (Vines, 27).

c.        Exegesis (Vines, 27-28).

                d.       Exposition (Vines, 28).

                e.        Expository sermon (Vines, 29).

20.     Distinguish between general exposition and systematic exposition (Vines, 31-32).

21.     List 6 benefits of expository preaching (Vines, 32-37).

22.     List 6 dangers of exposition (Vines, 37-40).

23.     Distinguish between the “good stuff” and the “God stuff” (Vines, 58).

24.     Describe anointed preaching (Vines, 64-69).

25.     List 3 qualities of a healthy heart (Vines, 72-74).

26.     List 3 qualities of a healthy mind (Vines, 74-78).

27.     List at least 12 tools needed for making study time efficient and effective (Vines, 84-87).

28.     Detail the steps involved in investigating what a Scripture passage says (Vines, 96-105).

29.     Explain the 7 steps in determining what a Scripture passage means (Vines, 105-120).

30.     Describe what is involved in ascertaining the significance of a passage for a contemporary audience (Vines and Shaddix,120-125).

31.     Define the following terms as they relate to expository preaching:

a.        “Central Idea of the Text” (CIT) (Vines, 128-133).

b.       Proposition (Vines, 133-137).

c.        Purpose (Vines, 137-140).

d.       Sermon design (Vines, 148).

32.     Give the purpose of sermon titles (Vines, 140-141).

33.     List 6 qualities of good titles (Vines, 141-142).

34.     Explain the importance of well designed structure for a sermon (Vines, 143-

35.     Name 5 advantages to having excellent sermon design (Vines, 149).

36.     Identify each of the following approaches to designing a sermon:

a.        Expository sermonizing (Vines, 152).

b.       Pure exposition (Vines, 152).

c.        Bible reading (Vines, 153).

d.       Homily (Vines, 153).

e.        Advanced homily (Vines, 153).

37.     Describe each of the following methods for sermon design:

a.        Key Word (Vines, 154-157).

b.       Analytical (Vines, 157-159).

c.        Sermonic Plot (Vines, 159-162).

38.     Give 8 characteristics of effectively worded main points (or division summary statements) (Vines, 162-164).

39.     List 4 types of reiterative patterns (Vines, 165).

40.     Name 5 characteristics of effective transitions (Vines, 170).

41.     Give 7 techniques or methods for explaining the meaning of a biblical passage (Vines, 177-178).

42.     Give 8 techniques or methods a preacher may use to support (or argue for) his or her assertions (Vines, 178-181).

43.     List 4 characteristics of effective applications (Vines, 183-189).

44.     Give 8 possible sources for illustrative material (Vines, 190-195).

45.     Describe each of the following models for the invitation:

a.        Verbal appeal (Vines, 213).

b.       Physical relocation (Vines, 213).

c.        Post-Meeting Ministry (Vines, 214).

d.       Written record (Vines, 214).

e.        Physical gesture (Vines, 214-215).

f.         Multiple approaches (Vines, 215).

.Deductive Expository Sermon (25%). Utilizing the Analytical Pattern, the student shall carefully prepare and preach a Deductive Expository Sermon based on a didactic (teaching) passage of Scripture.  In an expository sermon, the proposition, main points, and sub-points are all drawn from a Biblical passage (usually a paragraph of five to ten verses except for narratives).  Special permission must be obtained to utilize a different proposition or pattern. 

1.        IMPORTANT!  It is essential the student be prepared to preach on the day he/she is scheduled.  The calendar is tight and re-scheduling will not be possible except for genuine emergencies.  Failure to preach on the assigned date will result in a “0.”  A schedule will be distributed in the early part of the semester.

2.        For this sermon, the student should utilize a proposition (thesis) of analysis.  For guidance, the student should consult his or her class notes, pages 139-145 of Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon, page 91 of Lloyd Perry’s A Manual for Biblical Preaching and pages 77-173 of Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages by Haddon Robinson.

3.        Strict adherence to the following guidelines is mandatory.

a.        The sermon must be current (i.e., written during the Spring 2006 semester).

b.       The sermon must be written entirely by the student.

c.        Doctrinal content must not deviate from the Assemblies of God Fundamentals of the Faith, the position papers, and other common beliefs and practices of the Fellowship and the college.

4.        A typed manuscript of the sermon must be submitted at the beginning of the class when the sermon will be preached.  Important: A formal cover page must contain the student’s name and campus box number.  The first page after the cover should list the sermon’s:

a.        Title.  For help see pages 140-142 of Power in the Pulpit by Vines and Shaddix.

b.       Biblical Text (a didactic passage of 5 to 10 verses or so).

c.        Exegetical Idea (a.k.a. Subject, Big Idea or Central Idea of the Text [CIT]) — The exegetical idea is the main idea treated in the biblical passage.  See pages 127-133 of Vines and Shaddix and pages 33-50 of Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robinson.

d.       Fallen Condition Focus (a.k.a. Homiletical Idea) — This is the mutual condition shared by those in the biblical context and those in the contemporary context.  See pages 103-106 of Robinson and pages 40-48 and 263-266 of Christ-Centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon by Bryan Chapell.

e.        Proposition (a.k.a. Thesis) — The proposition is a sentence that summarizes the listener response that is prompted by the biblical truth under consideration.  “A proposition is the wedding of a universal truth based on the text with an application based on the universal truth” (Chapell, 140).  For guidance, the student should consult his or her class notes, page 91 of Lloyd Perry’s A Manual fo