EPHESUS
SCHOOL OF MISSIONS & EVANGELISM
PREACHING MINISTRY
(3 Credits)
Course
Description
This course introduces to the student the art of biblical and contemporary
preaching. It focuses on the
preacher himself and examines his call and enablement for effective ministry,
the construction of various types of sermons, and analyzing the dynamics and
techniques of pulpit communication. Prerequisite: Bible Study Methods.
Course Objective
To introduce to the student the art of preaching various types of Bible-based sermons.
To equip the student to be effective in preaching God's Word to both the Church and the world.
Course Content
| Part 1 | The Preacher |
| Lesson 1: Introduction to Homiletics | |
| Lesson 2: The Preparation of the Preacher | |
| Lesson 3: The Disciplines of the Preacher |
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Part 2 |
The Sermon |
| Lesson 4: Types of Sermon Preparation and Sermons | |
| Lesson 5: Preaching Themes: Search and Nurture | |
| Lesson 6: Scripture Text: Selection and Approach | |
| Lesson 7:The Marks of a Good Introduction | |
| Lesson 8: The Shaping of the Body | |
| Lesson 9: The Making of Conclusions | |
| Lesson 10: Expository Preaching | |
| Lesson 11: Biographical Sermon | |
| Lesson 12: Narrative Preaching | |
| Lesson 13: The Use of Illustrations in Sermons |
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Part 3 |
The Preaching |
| Lesson 14: The Bases of Pulpit Communication | |
| Lesson 15: Preaching to the Whole Person | |
| Lesson 16: Preaching with Power, Authority and Life | |
| Lesson 17: Preaching as an Evangelist, Prophet, and Pastor | |
| Lesson 18: Preparation before Delivery | |
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Appendix |
Preaching Practicum Score Sheet |