Nuts And Bolts Of Expository Preaching
2014
Session 1: The Charge
October 20, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
In Session One—entitled The Charge, Pastor John Miller explains the five commands included in the Word of God from 2 Timothy 4:1-8 and the imperative charge to preach the Gospel. Expository preaching of the Bible says, faithfully teach the inspired Word of God by teaching what the scriptures actually say and factually mean. Now is the time to proclaim the Holy Scripture as it convicts and convinces the sinner unto Christ’s salvation.
Session 2: A Theology of Biblical Interpretation
October 20, 2014 • Pastor Brian Nixon
In Session Two—entitled A Theology of Biblical Interpretation, Pastor Brian Nixon teaches from the book of 3 John 1:1-4 describing the importance of what it means to understand what the Bible says about truth and walking in the truth. Preaching God’s Word reveals and communicates God’s truth as the power of the scriptures mold and helps those who listen. Interpreting the Word of God includes studying the Bible as scriptural truth; and as toil working towards truth, and as testimony as a witness of the truth. As the world changes towards a varied concept of truths, it is imperative that each Christian and preacher know the truth of the Bible and share its loving message.
Session 4: Expository Preaching: Why We Do It
October 20, 2014 • Pastor John Miller
In Session Four—entitled Expository Preaching: Why We Do It, Pastor John Miller teaches from the book of 1 Corinthians 4:1-6 as he explains the reason for preaching God’s Holy Word. As Homiletics is vital to the art of preaching it is moreover the importance that all Scripture is the inspired Word of God and central to all instruction. The authority is the Bible and God’s Word and a call to preach the scriptures is a sacred trust from God. Good labor and faithful devotion serving God through preaching His Word faithfully means to find out what the text of the Bible says then preach it though God given individuality and truthfulness.
Session 5: Expository Preaching: How To Do It
October 20, 2014 • Pastor Skip Heitzig
In Session Five—Expository Preaching: How To Do It, Pastor Skip Heitzig details instruction from the book of Ecclesiastes 12:9-12 as the scripture says, “The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails-given by one shepherd.” It is a priority as a preacher to pray and study God’s Word, ponder and consider the text of the Bible and listening to the voice of God for directed authority. In order to preach God’s Word accurately and persuasively it is essential for an expositor to prepare a sermon with creativeness and clarity. The expositor should encourage the individual listener to apply God’s saving Scripture to their own life and sanctification
Session 6: Making Your Words Count
In Session Six—Making Your Words Count, Pastor Jeff Lasseigne clarifies how to improve on preaching an expository message by choosing words carefully. He recalls the importance of using the guidelines of a four-step format, which includes what the text, says, what the text means, what the text illustrates and what is its application. From introduction, body and conclusion a teacher of the Bible accurately imparts the scriptures just how God intended. For a considerate message teaching God’s people, the Gospel of Salvation a preacher needs Prayer, research, preparation and a blessed passion for God’s Word for God’s Glory.
Session 7: Question and Answer Panel
October 20, 2014
In Session Seven—Pastor John Miller spends a few moments with Skip Heitzig, Jack Hibbs Brian Dixon, Jeff Lasseigne and Terry Hlebo this year’s panel of pastors from the 2014 Nuts and Bolts Conference. Each pastor answering the relevant questions of expository preaching. For example the following questions; what is an expository message? One pastor answers the question by saying, “…it is preaching what God has already said and then explaining further.” Another question asks about the relevancy of the high-view of scripture and God’s truth from the entire Bible. Listen in as each pastor gives insight into the essential and principal truths of expository preaching.
Session 8: Building a Forever Faith
October 20, 2014 • Pastor Skip Heitzig
In Session Eight—Building a Forever Faith, Pastor Skip Heitzig teaches from the book of 2 Peter 1:1-11 as Peter the Apostle is writing his last letter regarding growing in the faith. We learn that with God and His provision, promises and divine power we will have the strength for the issues of life. The Bible teaches that with a diligent effort towards sanctification brings spiritual development and maturity in Christ. Peter includes a list of supplements that will add to your faith which include virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and the agape love of God. **Bonus footage includes Pastor John Miller and Pastor Skip Heitzig discussing the outline and foundation of an expository sermon. Pastor Skip says, “…using some commentaries can add to a Bible message” and Pastor John says, “…there are two different types commentaries that are good to use when composing a sermon, which include exegetical and homiletical”