IX. RECONSTRUCTION
THE FINAL VERSION OF WHAT WILL BE TAKEN INTO THE PULPIT.
A. Polish the Outline
A noticeable pattern to the outline. Use short outline points.
B. Rewrite the Manuscript
Internalize the material.
C. Tighten the Sentences
Shorten it up.
D. Streamline the Flow
No wild goose chases.
E. Sharpen the Vocabulary
F. Alternate the Words
G. Add Adjectives
H. Insert Adverbs
Right adjectives and adverbs arrest the attention of the hearers.
I. Improve the Transitions
Don’t allow the hearer to check out of a point when you are finished with it.
J. Shorten the Illustrations
Don’t spend a lot of time telling a story. State the purpose of the illustration.
X. INTRODUCTION
A. Read the Passage
Read the passage first. See 1 Tim. 4:13.
B. Capture the Interest
The hook. Make it so the people want to hear the sermon.
C. Show the Importance
Sell the sermon. Why this text is incredibly important.
D. State the Theme
Succinct. No surprises.
E. Review the Context
Brief as possible.
F. Preview the Headings
This shows forethought and organization.
XI. CONCLUSION
A. Drive Home the Truth
The central theme. Deals with the mind.
B. Raise the Affections
Deals with the emotion.
C. Encourage the Soul
Deals with the emotions
D. Challenge the Will
Deals with their will.
E. Transition to the Gospel
XII. INTERNALIZATION
GET YOUR MESSAGE INTO YOU.
A. Mark Up Your Manuscript
1. Underline Key Words
2. Highlight Key Sentences
3. Circle Key Thoughts
B. Write in Your Bible
1. Underline Key Words
2. Scribble Key Words
C. Pray Over Your Notes
Preach it to God first.
1. Confess Your Sins
Apply the applications to yourself first.
2. Ask for Grace
3. Intercede for the Listeners
XIII. INSPIRATION
A. Read Inspiring Literature
1. Read Christian Biography
2. Read Church History
3. Read Martyr Accounts
4. Read Puritan Books
5. Read Spurgeon Sermons
B. Read Inspiring Passages
1. Read Four Gospels
2. Read Book of Acts
The Institute for Expository Preaching whole series
