Dr. Gary Carr provides a brief survey of the basic elements of sermon preparation and delivery. The course delineates the basic parts of a sermon, defines the terms involved in preaching, and describes several different types of sermons. Carr discusses other issues related to preaching, like the preacher’s character, humor, logic, mannerisms, and speech.
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Course Outline
Introduction
Introducing the Speaker and Course
The Definition of Homiletics
The Outcomes of a Sermon
Unit 1: The Analysis of Sermon Style
Effect, Message-Centered, and Rhetorical Sermon Analysis
Mimetic Sermon Analysis
Unit 2: The Preparation of a Sermon
The Preparation of the Preacher
Steps in Preparing a Sermon
Using the Compare Pericopes Feature to Aid Sermon Structuring
Preparing to Proclaim a Text
Using the Preaching the WordCommentary Series in Sermon Preparation
Unit 3: The Introduction and Illustration of a Sermon
Sermon Introductions
Sermon Illustrations
Finding Illustrations in the Sermon Starter Guide and Topic Guide
Sources of Sermon Illustrations (Part 1)
Creating a Personal Book of Illustrations
Sources of Sermon Illustrations (Part 2)
Making a Point
Cultural Cues
Storytelling as Illustration
Preaching Parables
Unit 4: The Reasoning in a Sermon
Patterns of Thinking: Deductive Reasoning
Patterns of Thinking: Inductive Reasoning
Unit 5: The Conclusion of a Sermon
Sermon Conclusions
Unit 6: The Structure of a Sermon
Humor in the Pulpit
Types of Sermon Structure
Finding Sermons in Logos
The Lowry Loop
The Fireworks of a Sermon
The Use of Logic in Sermons
Unit 7: The Delivery of a Sermon
Pace and Posture in Sermons
Two Resources to Help Your Sermon Delivery
Voice in Sermons
Unit 8: The Types of a Sermon
Introducing Types of Preaching and Expository Preaching
Topical Preaching
Using the Sermon Starter Guide for Topical and Expository Sermons
Doctrinal, Narrative, and Pastoral Preaching
Unit 9: The Elements of a Sermon
Sermon Hooks
Verbs in Preaching
Idioms, Jargon, and Transitions in Preaching
Hand Gestures in Preaching
Series Preaching
Resources for Planning a Sermon Calendar
Making Mistakes in Preaching
Evangelism and Preaching
Homilies
A David Buttrick Sermon
Unit 10: The Preacher of a Sermon
The Preacher’s Authority and Resources
The Preacher’s Readiness
Using Prayer Lists, Daily Devotionals, and Bible Reading Plans
The Preacher’s Power
Notes for Sermon Ideas
Using Logos Notes for Sermon Preparation
Polarity in Preaching
Conclusion
Summary of the Course
Product Details
Title: CM101 Basic Elements of Preaching: An Introduction to Homiletics (audio)
Dr. Gary Carr is vice president for adult and graduate studies at Southern Wesleyan University, overseeing administration operations and providing leadership for faculty services, student services, and chaplains’ services. He served as vice president for translations for the International Bible Society and as division chaplain, 2nd Marine Division and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. In addition, Dr. Carr has served as command chaplain aboard the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk and Battle Force Seventh Fleet. He is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and served as pastor for the Diamond Springs Wesleyan Church in Michigan.