COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is on the fundamental methods of sermon preparation. It emphasizes both structure and delivery. Attention is given to the determination of audience type, the proper use of voice, and other principles of public speaking.

I. RATIONALE:
It is important for every preacher of the gospel to constantly seek to improve their methodology of communicating the gospel truths committed to their trust.

II. PREREQUISITES:
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III. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND RELATED SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
A. Cognitive:

1. The student will understand the necessity and methodology of sermon and teaching note preparation.

2. The student will develop a new understanding and appreciation of preaching styles and the various modes of communicating the gospel.

B. Performance:

1. The student will be able to construct their own sermon notes in a logical and concise fashion.

2. The student will be able to develop their own preaching style and format to communicate more effectively.

IV. PREASSESSMENT:
A. The student will write a brief paper about their course goals.

V. INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING ACTIVITIES:

1. The student will read the texts in their entirety.

2. The student will write a 5–7 page term paper on a subject of their choice from the course material.

3. The student will complete the Study Guide based on the textbook Pentecostal Pulpit.

4. The student will construct three sermon/teaching outlines:

   • 1 Expository: Choose a passage of scripture and expound upon it.

   • 1 Biographical Sermon: Choose a character from the Bible and draw lessons from their life.

   • 1 Topical: Choose a topic such as healing and prepare a sermon outline.

5. The student will take the final exam.

VI. SELF-EVALUATION:
A. The student will reread their course goals and comments by the instructor.

VII. POST ASSESSMENT:
A. The student will complete the course instructor evaluation.

VIII. CORRECTIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
A. The student may present one of the other messages prepared, if requested by the course instructor.

IX. LEARNING RESOURCES, MATERIALS, TOOLS, ETC.
A. Required Texts:

1. Pentecostal Pulpit, Ken Chant, Vision Publishing

2. Homiletics, Dr. Stan DeKoven & Edward Weaver, Vision Publishing

B. Additional Bibliography:

1. Chant, Ken. Great Words of the Gospel. Vision Publishing, Ramona, CA.

2. Cornelius, Van Til. The Defense of the Faith. Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, Phillipsburg, NJ.

3. Drummond, L. Spurgeon: Prince of Preachers.

4. Spurgeon, C. Spurgeon’s Sermon Notes.