This course shows students how to prepare, organize, and craft a sermon or Bible lesson. The emphasis will be on using these skills to teach God’s Word to others.

Class Instructor: Tim Ragan, tragan@sbcfamily.org

EquipU Registrar: equipu@sbcfamily.org

 
Course Syllabus
 

SESSION/WEEK 1

Class Notes
 
Article: the Sufficiency of Scripture
Video: Why is Expository Preaching Important

SESSION/WEEK 2

Preach the Word
Bookmark: How to read and study the Bible
Quick Reference Guide
Inductive Bible Study
Video: How to Read the Bible
 

SESSION/WEEK 3

Preparation - The Road from Text to Teaching
Image: Cone of Learning
Video: Do I Have to Know Greek?
Video: Three Common Mistakes When Studying the Bible
Learning Styles
 

SESSION/WEEK 4

Organization - Outlining and Arrangement
Video: Preaching to Affections without Manipulating
10 Things the Inexperienced Preacher Needs to Learn Fast
Julius Kim on Teaching for Attention and Retention
How to Write a Sermon in 9 Steps
What Makes a Sermon Difficult to Listen To

SESSION/WEEK 5

Affections and Argumentations
How to Preach Creative and Faithful Sermons
Preaching to the Affections Without Manipulating Them
How to Preach to the Heart

SESSION/WEEK 6

Power, Prep, and Prayer
 

SESSION/WEEK 7 (Final Week)

Delivery