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
Video: Is Expository Preaching the Only Way to Preach?

SESSION/WEEK 2

Class Notes
Handout: Inductive Bible Study
Video: How To Read The Bible
Bookmark: How to Read & Study the Bible

SESSION/WEEK 3

Class Notes
Handout: Learning Styles
Video: Top Three Common Mistakes When Studying the Bible
Video: How Long Should You Spend On Sermon Prep?

SESSION/WEEK 4

Class Notes
Video: Preaching to the Affections Without Manipulating Them
Handout: How to Write a Sermon in 9 Steps
Handout: What Makes a Sermon Difficult To Listen To
Video: Preaching Tips in 15 Minutes
 

SESSION/WEEK 5

Class Notes
Video: Sermon Prep 101
Video: How to Preach Creative and Faithful Sermons
Video: How to Preach to the Heart

SESSION/WEEK 6

Class Notes
Video: Helpful Sermon Prep Practices
Video: Top Three Tips To Improve Your Communication Skills
Video: Seven Most Common Mistakes In Public Speaking

SESSION/WEEK 7

Class PowerPoint
 

SESSION/WEEK 8

The class recordings & material for Homiletics concluded with week 7. The students gave presentations during class on week 8.