Advanced HomileticsClass meets at 11:10 - 3:30 in ABS 104
DAILY CLASS MEETING PLAN
Office phone: 425-5380 Home phone: 478-1168
Office hours: 1-2 and 3-4 MW; 8-10 F; 9-11 TR
January 7 1. Overview of course and assignments.
2. II Timothy 4:1-5 and review of four basic elements: biblical, interesting, practical, and significant. Each student should start a notebook with a separate sheet on each sub-heading to record quotations, examples, and ideas.
3. Assign books for reading and sharing.
4. Review sermon outline form (hand out sample--tell of tape) and sermon organization types (tell of worksheets and tape).
5. Discuss expository preaching as a means of making sermons biblical. (Review samples.)
Assignment:
(1) Read in assigned book especially on biblical, practical, significant. Gather information for next class discussion.
(2) Prepare 4 expository sermon briefs that are biblical, practical, and significant. Have copies ready to distribute to the class.
January 14 1. Study biblical, practical, and significant from student reading.
2. Critique expository sermons from students and discuss expository preaching including study tools. Let each explain how two of his sermons are biblical, practical, and significant.
Assignment:
(1) Finish reading first book. Be prepared to discuss "interesting."
(2) Prepare 1 expository, 2 textual, 1 explained/exemplified/applied, and 6 subject based sermon briefs, make copies for the class and be prepared to show that they are biblical, practical and significant.
(3) Write an analysis of a particular congregation including a list of "felt" and "unrecognized" needs for a particular congregation. Be very specific.
(4) Note the special meeting times for January 21.
January 21 (Class will meet from 12 noon to 2:50 p.m. on Jan. 21 only to accommodate Dr. North's lectureship class. In other words, eat lunch from 11 to 12 and come to class at 12 noon.)
1. Review 2 or 3 outlines from each student. Ask each to explain how the sermon is biblical, practical, and significant.
2. Discuss "felt" and "unrecognized" needs from student lists.
3. Share from readings on other points about biblical, practical, significant.
4. Begin discussion of interesting
(a) Preacher as a person
(b) The basic message
(c) Introduce supporting material
Assignment:
Make three complete sermon outlines (not over two pages each)--with technical plot--and be sure they meet the criteria for "interesting." (Extra copy of one for class discussion)
January 28 1. Discuss "interesting." Discuss types of supporting material. Review sermons from
Truth.
2. Discuss preaching techniques for interest.
3. Discuss sermon outlines prepared for class--particularly are they interesting.
Assignment:
Prepare a manuscript sermon (with outline notations and a technical plot) to meet all the criteria discussed--biblical, interesting, practical, significant. This is not a sermon to be delivered.
Interview a preacher about where he finds supporting material and how he files it.
February 4 1. Discuss manuscript sermons: questions, problems, needs.
2. Discuss where to find and file supporting material.
3. Discuss techniques of delivery and visual aids.
4. Discuss emotion.
5. Discuss "digging into a passage."
6. Select topics to write on in class on February 11.
Assignment:
Prepare complete outline with technical plot for sermon to deliver in class on February 18.
February 11 1. Review a sermon in print. Show how to do assignments for February 25, March 4, and March 11. Assign sermon for all to do for February 25.
2. Review individually, sermon outlines to be delivered February 18.
3. Students will write, in class, an essay on an assigned topic from their notes. This will be graded.
Assignment: written sermon analysis of assigned sermon for Feb. 25.
February 18 Deliver 20-minute sermons. Bring own blank videotape. Individual times to review videotape.
Assignment:
Read another book from list. Record on B.I.P.S. sheets. Start an analysis of sermon to be given to class on March 4 or March 11.
Start preparation for next sermon.
February 25 Group study of one sermon. Discussion of student reports for March 4 and 11. See separate sheet for more instructions. Give materials on wedding and funerals.
March 4 On March 4, bring outline for sermon to be delivered on March 21. Present sermon analysis on March 4 or 11 as assigned.
March 11 Sermon analysis continued.
Assignment: Self-analysis.
March 18 Spring Break
March 25 Deliver 20-minute sermons. Hand outline to teacher before delivery. Bring videotape set a point to start recording. Review of videotapes individually as scheduled.
Assignment:
Prepare outline for final 20 minute sermon. Outline in on April 1. Deliver on April 15.
ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment Date Assigned Date Due
Read an assigned book on biblical, practical, and January 7 January 14
significant
Prepare 4 expository sermon brief outlines January 7 January 14
Read further in an assigned book on interesting January 14 January 21
Prepare 10 sermon briefs January 14 January 21
Write an analysis of sthe needs of a chosen congregation January 14 January 21
3 complete sermon outlines that are "interesting" January 21 January 28
Prepare a manuscript sermon to hand in, not deliver January 28 February 4
Interview a preacher about supporting materials Janurary 28 February 4
Prepare a sermon to deliver in class February 4 February 18
Sermon for all to analyze February 11 February 25
Read another book February 18 April 1 or 8
Analysis of sermon February 18 March 4 or 11
Prepare a sermon for class delivery February 18 Outline-March 4
Deliver-March 25
Prepare a sermon for class delivery March 25 Outline-April 1
Deliver-April 15
Self-analysis March 11 April 8
Catalog Description:
Most students will not reach their full potential as ministers of the Word until they develop preaching skills that effectively communicate the message on their heart. This course provides in-depth instruction on the art of proclaiming God's word. The course will build on previous courses in speaking, writing, and homiletics, affording an opportunity for more sermon development, analysis of sermons, and preparation for a major sermon to be delivered later before the Bible faculty. (Prerequisite: BL 3913 - Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, or its equivalent).
Course Objectives:
1. Statement: The student can develop sermons that are biblical in their theme and substance.
Preparation: The student will study ways to make sermons biblical and develop outlines for various types of sermons with a biblical focus. The student will also become familiar with study tools that can be helpful in such analysis.
Demonstration: The student will prepare and submit sermon outlines to demonstrate various types of biblical sermons and will, in presenting three full-length sermons, demonstrate techniques of biblical preaching.
2. Statement: The student can prepare and deliver sermons that capture and hold the interest of the audience.
Preparation: The student will study various ways to make sermons interesting and will analyze sermons of others to recognize techniques different preachers use to gain and hold interest.
Demonstration: The student will evaluate sermons for their use of techniques for interest and demonstrate, in three in-class sermons, the ability to make sermons interesting.
3. Statement: The student can develop sermons that meet the audience's spiritual needs, both those recognized and unrecognized, in practical and useful ways.
Preparation: The student will study needs of individuals and congregations through reading, interviews, with personal observation and analysis and will submit an analysis of the needs of a particular congregation. The student will then practice developing sermons to help meet such needs. The student will prepare both short outlines and full-length sermons to develop skills in meeting needs.
Demonstration: Through submission of short-outlines of sermons to meet needs and through the three in-class sermons, the student will demonstrate his ability to preach sermons to needs.
4. Statement: The student can prepare and deliver sermons an audience will consider significant to them because they preach on those topics and use analysis and delivery in a way which makes strong impact on the life of the listener.
Preparation: The student will go beyond analyzing people for needs to what can be significant
and life-changing and will study sermons that have made such a difference. Then the student will practice using such information in sermon preparation both of short sermon outlines and in the three full-length sermons.
Demonstration: The student will analyze sermons as to significance for a class presentation and will demonstrate competence in this phase of sermon preparation and delivery in the three in-class sermons.
Outline of Course Content:
The Advanced Homiletics course will consist of three cycles, each of which will culminate in the presentation of a 20-minute sermon to apply what has been learned. Each cycle will consider each of the four key concepts of the course: biblical, interesting, practical, and significant, but by using different approaches in each cycle.
I. Cycle I--
This cycle will take the first seven weeks of the course with six weeks being spent in a study from written sources and class discussion of the four basic concepts of the course. From this the student will develop a concept of the four themes and will submit brief sermon outlines to practice applying them. In the seventh week, the student will present a 20-minute sermon to the class and will review, with the teacher, the videotape of the sermon. Some students will speak during class time, others, depending on the number in class, may speak at other times as necessary to allow each one to preach within the week without taking more than class sessions allotted for this purpose. The video review sessions will likely be beyond class time.
II. Cycle II--
In the second cycle, students will analyze printed sermons by well-known preachers to determine the extent to which they are biblical, interesting, practical, and significant. They will prepare class reports on what they have seen and heard. In the first, second, and third weeks of this cycle, students will present their reports. In the fourth week of this cycle, the students will present a second 20-minute sermon to be videotaped for analysis.
III. Cycle III--
In this cycle, of three weeks duration, the students will concentrate on a final application of what they have learned to their own preaching. Through review and workshop sessions, students will learn more of the tools available to help them in sermon preparation and will analyze their own status in regard to the four cardinal themes of the class. Through these means they will develop their final sermon for presentation which may be given in class or in a public setting beyond the class if possible. This sermon also will be videotaped for analysis by the teacher.
Course Materials and Bibliography
1. While there will be no textbook, students will be expected to be familiar with the contents of several basic works. An attached list gives books from which the student can choose the two books he will review for class as noted on the daily lesson plan. Other books may be used for this purpose if approved by the teacher. All the books listed are in the Oklahoma Christian library.
2. Students will have access to printed sermons from a number of preachers to use for analysis.
3. Students will use the Fletcher Dailey Library, the larger collection available in the Mabee Learning Center, and their own personal libraries for sermon preparation.
Course Requirements:
1. Three 20-minute sermons with carefully constructed outlines and delivered in an effective manner. (15% each--45% of the total)
2. One written analysis of the needs in a congregation. (7%)
3. A written analysis of one printed sermon (3%), and a second analysis written for the teacher and orally reported to the class. (7%)
4. Fourteen sermon briefs (7%),ΚΚ3 complete outlines (7%), and one manuscript sermon (6%) illustrating understanding of various types of sermon construction, meeting needs, and dealing with issues of significance. (20%)
5. A written analysis of the student's own assessment of his/her status in effective public presentation of a spiritual message and steps that are planned to develop such skills in the future. (5%)
6. An in-class essay on one assigned aspect of a major principle being studied. (6%)
7. Effective participation in class discussion based on readings. Regular class attendance is required. (7%)
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The following books are in the OC library and all can be of use in the study of Homiletics. Those with an asterisk are especially recommended for use for class reports.
* Abbey, Merrill R. Preaching to the Contemporary Mind. New York: Abingdon Press, 1963.
* Adams, Jay E. Preaching With Purpose. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1982.
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* Allen, Ronald J. Preaching for Growth. St. Louis: CBP Press,1988.
Barth, Karl. Preaching the Gospel. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1963.
* Bailey, Raymond. Jesus the Preacher. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1990.
* __________. Paul the Preacher. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1991.
* Baumann, J. Daniel. An Introduction to Contemporary Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House,1972
Baxter, Batsell Barrett. The Heart of the Yale Lectures. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1947.
Bennett, Bill. Thirty Minutes to Raise the Dead. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991.
Blackwood, Andrew W. Biographical Preaching for Today. Nashville, Abingdon Press, 1954.
__________. Doctrinal Preaching for Today. Nashville, Abingdon Press, 1956.
* __________. Expository Preaching for Today. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1953.
__________. The Fine Art of Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1976.
__________. Preaching from the Bible. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1941.
__________. The Preparation of Sermons. Nashville: Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1948.
Bowie, Walter Russell. Preaching. New York: Abingdon Press, 1954.
* Braga, James. How to Prepare Bible Messages. Portland, Multinomah Press, 1981.
Broadus, John A. and Weatherspoon, Jesse Burton. On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. New and Revised Edition. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1944.
Brooks, Phillips. Lectures on Preaching. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, no date.
Brown, H. C., Jr. Clinard, H. Gordon, and Northcutt, Jesse J. Steps to the Sermon. Nashville: Broadman Press, 1963.
Bryan, Dawson C. The Art of Illustrating Sermons. New York: Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1938.
* Bryson, Harold T. and Taylor, James C. Building Sermons to Meet People's Needs. Nashville, Zondervan, 1980.
* Cannon, Jolen H., Jr. The Power of Biblical Preaching. Unpublished Doctoral Thesis. Trinity Theological Seminary, 1984.
* Chartler, Myron R. Preaching as Communication. Nashville: Abingdon, 1981.
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* Craddock, Fred B. Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1985.
Daane, James. Preaching with Confidence. A Theological Essay on the Power of the Pulpit. Grand Rapids: Eerdman, 1980.
Evans, William. How to Prepare Sermons and Gospel Addresses. Chicago: Moody Press, 1913.
* Fant, Clyde. Preaching for Today. San Fransisco: Harper & Row, 1987.
* Freeman, Harold. Variety in Biblical Preaching. Waco: Word Books, 1987.
* Garrison, Webb B. Creative Imagination in Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1960.
Green, Michael D. Illustrations for Biblical Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1989.
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Holland, Thomas H. Sermon Design and Delivery. Brentwood, Tenn.: Penmann Press, 1969.
* Hybels, Bill; Briscoe, Stuart; and Robinson, Haddon. Mastering Contemporary Preaching. Portland: Multinomah Press, 1989.
* Jackson, Edgar N. How to Preach to People's Needs. New York: Abingdon Press, 1956.
Jones, Bob, Jr. How to Improve Your Preaching. New York: Fleming H. Revell Co., 1945.
Jones, Ilion T. Principles and Practice of Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1956.
Kennedy, Gerald. His Word Through Preaching. New York: Harper and Brothers Publisher, 1947.
Kirkpatrick, Robert White. The Creative Delivery of Sermons. New York: The Macmillan Company, 1954.
Knott, Harold E. How to Prepare and Expository Sermon. Cincinnati: The Standard Publishing Foundation, 1930.
Lantz, John Edward. Speaking in the Church. New York: The Macmillan Co., 1954.
Lewis, Ralph L. Speech for Persuasive Preaching. Wilmore, KY: Asbury Theological Seminary, 1968.
* Lewis, Ralph L. and Lewis, Gregg. Inductive Preaching: Helping People Listen. Westchester, Ill.: Crossway Books, 1983.
* Liefeld, Walter. New Testament Exposition: From Text to Sermon. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1984.
* Long, Thomas G. The Witness of Preaching. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1989.
Lowery, Eugene L. The Homiletical Plot. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1980.
Luccock. In The Minister's Workshop. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1944.
* Macartney, Clarence Edward. Preaching Without Notes. New York: Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1946.
* Mathis, Shawn D. (ed). Man of God. Essays on the Life and Work of the Preacher. Nashville: Gospel Advocate Company, 1996.
McPherson, Ian. The Burden of the Lord. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1955.
* _____________. The Art of Illustrating Sermons. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1964.
Miller, Donald G. The Way to Biblical Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1957.
Meyer, Jack, Sr. The Preacher and His Work. Revised and Enlarged Edition. Athens, Alabama: The C.E.I. Store, 1960.
Miller, Donald G. The Way to Biblical Preaching. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1957.
Morgan, G. Campbell. Preaching. London: Marshall, Morgan & Scott. c. 1937.
Nichols, J. Randall. Building the Word: The Dynamics of Communication and Preaching. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1980.
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Pack, Frank, and Meador, Prentice. Preaching to Modern Man. Abilene: Biblical Research Press, 1969.
* Pattison, T. Harwood. The Making of the Sermon. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1962.
Perry, Lloyd M. Biblical Preaching for Today's World. Moody Press, 1973.
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Reid, Clyde. The Empty Pulpit. A Study in Preaching as Communication. Harper & Row, 1967.
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* Robinson, Haddon W. Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.
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* Sangster, W. E. The Craft of Sermon Illustration. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1950.
Schroeder, Frederick W. Preaching the Word with Authority. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1954.
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Spurgeon, C. H. Lectures to My Students. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1960.
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* Stott, John W. Between Two Worlds: The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Century. Grand Rapids: Eerdman's Publishing Company, 1982.
Stewart, James S. Heralds of God. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1956.
Sweazey, George E. Preaching the Good News. Englewood Cliffs, N. J.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1976.
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Unger, Merrill F. Principles of Expository Preaching. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1955.
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* Wardlaw, Don M. (ed.). Preaching Biblically: Creating Sermons Shape of Scripture. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1983.
* Whitesell, Faris D. Power in Expository Preaching. Fleming H. Revell Company, 1963.
Wiersbe, Warren. Listening to the Giants. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1977.
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