Worship Lecture Part 5 Preaching etc.

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Worship Lecture Part 5 Preaching etc.

• Prof. Jintae Kim, PhD
• Alliance Theological Seminary
• Nyack, NY 10960
• E-mail Jintae.kim_at_nyack.edu
• Website http//all4jesus.net

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Preaching
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4 Functions of Sermon

• Evangelistic (2 Tim 45)
• Didactic (Rom 127)
• Therapeutic (Acts 36-16)
• Prophetic

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Principles of Sermon

• 1. It must contribute to the worship of God.
• 2. It must be Christ-centered.
• 3. It must expound the Word to the collective
  life where the people are.
• 4. It must be dependent upon the power of God.
• 5. The preacher must be careful using humor or
  interesting stories so that they may not divert
  focus away from God.

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Location of Sermon

• Traditionally at the end of the service, except
  in the case of communion and baptism.
• 2 parts Preparation to Gods Word Response to
  Gods Word.

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4 Questions to ask in sermon preparation

• 1. What does the text say? Historical-critical
  meaning of the text Exegesis.
• 2. How does it apply to my personal life?
  Personal application.
• 3. How does it apply to all congregation?
  Application to the general congregation.
• 4. How can I express its meaning in everyday
  language? Relevant expression.

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Definition of Creed

• Comprehensive short formula of Christian faith
  expressed in language of the first person
  dignified enough for frequent use at public
  worship (Runia).
• Dogma set to liturgy (Ralph Martin).

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Announcement

• 1. It is not part of worship.
• 2. Timing is critical to prevent announcement
  from interrupting the worship service. Either
  before or after the service.
• 3. It may be a good idea to use the time for
  people to greet one another or to welcome
  visitors.