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season and out of season. season and out of season. season and out of season.

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Foolishness Of Preaching

Welcome to Equipped To Preach! I am excited about what God will do

through those who commit to learn how to preach His Word. God has chosen

to use preaching as the primary method of spreading the Gospel message,

eternal truth and sound doctrine.

As you begin this journey you should take some time to consider the words

of the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 1:18-31. There Paul reveals that there is

power in preaching, but there is also a foolishness in preaching.

For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know

God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to

save those who believe. 1 Corinthians 1:21

We know the reality is that the Word of God is not foolishness, but Paul is

saying that the world considers it foolish. And you will often feel foolish in

proclaiming the Word of God. This is a truth that you must accept. You must

be prepared to get over yourself. You must be prepared to make a fool of

yourself.

Foolish Thoughts

One of the reasons we have to deal with foolishness is the great danger of

being too afraid to look foolish to people. We become consumed with what

others will think about us. Fear of looking foolish will hold you back from

preaching, learning and growing in it. This pride will limit the power of your

preaching. Resolve now to humble yourself!

Foolish Mistakes

Another reason we have to deal with foolishness is the fear of making

mistakes. Making mistakes is part of learning and growing. Every one of us

will make mistakes, but the amazing thing is that God can use us even in our

mistakes! Every disciple, apostle, pastor, teacher, evangelist and preacher

makes mistakes. Resolve now to be willing to make mistakes!

Foolish Simplicity

The final reason we have to deal with foolishness is the mental battle

regarding simplicity. You will think, “Everyone knows this and has heard this

before.” And then you will try to come up with something clever and new. The

pressure to come up with something new will hinder you. Preaching is simple

truth presented simply. The objective is to bring clarity, not to impress people.

Resolve now to proclaim the simple truth!

1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 26For you see your calling, brethren, that not

many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are

called. 27But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to

shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put

to shame the things which are mighty; 28and the base things of the world

and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which

are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29that no flesh should

glory in His presence.

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Recommended Resources

Biblical Preaching

by Haddon W Robinson

This is a solid and classic work on the

process of preparing an expositional

message. Robinson breaks down the method

of how and why to prepare expositional

messages.

Deep Preaching,

by J. Kent Edwards

There is a great need for preachers of the

Word of God to go deep. Edwards addresses

the issue of shallowness and hollowness in

pulpits today and calls us into deeper

waters. He gives the reasons and the way to

develop depth in your preaching.

Between Two Worlds,

by John Stott

The work of the preacher is to connect two

worlds together. The ancient world in which

the Scriptures were written was very

different than today, so Stott explains the

way to build bridges to help people connect

with Biblical truth.

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Session 1 Types Of Messages

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Introduction

Introduction Notes

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Introduction Assignment

Your Favorite Verse

Write Out Your Favorite Verse:

Why do you like this verse? Write three things that you like about this verse:

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One Minute

Messages

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One Minute

Messages

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Types Of Messages

Session 1 Notes

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Types Of Messages

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TOPICAL MESSAGES

Topical: based upon a topic

Main Subject: From the text.

Points: Not from the text.

Point Content: Not from the text.

TEXTUAL MESSAGES

Textual: based upon a text


Points: From the text.

Point Content: Not from the text.

EXPOSITIONAL MESSAGES

Expositional: based upon a systematic explanation


Points: From the text.

Point Content: From the text.

Identify The

Type Of Message

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In Class Assignment

Identify The Type Of Message

Use The Following Outlines To Identify The Type Of

Message

Isaiah 40:25-31, A Message For The Weary Your God Is Greater (Isaiah 40:25-26)

Your Situation Is Known (Isaiah 40:27)

Your Strength Is From The Lord (Isaiah 40:28-31)

What type of messages is this?

Topical Textual Expositional

Romans 6:20-23, How To Deal With Sin Your Sin: Repent (1 John 1:5-10)

A Believer In Sin: Restore (Galatians 6:1-2)

A Believer Sins Against You: Rebuke (Matthew 18:15-20)

You Sin Against Another: Reconcile (Matthew 5:23-24)



Isaiah 9:6, His Name Will Be Called Wonderful (Isaiah 9:6)

Counselor (Isaiah 9:6)

Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)

Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)

Prince Of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)



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Session 1 Homework

Pages 14-20

1. Identify The Type Of Message Use The Outlines On The Following Pages

To Identify The Type Of Message

Genesis 22 Topical Textual Expositional

Exodus 40 Topical Textual Expositional

Leviticus 9:7 Topical Textual Expositional

Numbers 27:18 Topical Textual Expositional

Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Topical Textual Expositional

Joshua 1:8 Topical Textual Expositional

Judges 4 Topical Textual Expositional

Ruth 2:20 Topical Textual Expositional

1 Samuel 23 Topical Textual Expositional

2 Samuel 24:18-25 Topical Textual Expositional

1 Kings 1:5 Topical Textual Expositional

2 Kings 4:1-7 Topical Textual Expositional

1 Chronicles 28:9 Topical Textual Expositional

2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Topical Textual Expositional

2. Prepare A Title & At Least 3 Points For

Ezra 8:15-36

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Session 1 Homework:


Genesis 22, Sacrificial Worship Worship Requires A Choice (v5)

Worship Requires A Sacrifice (v7-8)

Worship Requires Absolute Surrender (v12)

Worship Results In Provision (v14)

Worship Results In God’s Will (v17)



Exodus 40, Jesus In The Tabernacle Lampstand—Jesus Is The Light (John 8:12)

Table—Jesus Is The Bread Of Life (John 6:35)

Ark—Jesus Is The Presence Of God (John 8:58)



Leviticus 9:7, Godly Men Are Still Sinners Priests Were Sinners (Leviticus 9:7)

David Was A Sinner (2 Samuel 12:1-14)

Peter Was A Sinner (Galatians 2:11-21)

Paul Was A Sinner (1 Timothy 1:15)




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Session 1 Homework:


Numbers 27:18, You Need To Be Spirit Filled When You Lead (Numbers 27:18)

When You Evangelize (Acts 1:8)

When You Serve (Acts 6:3)

All The Time (Ephesians 5:18)



Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Love The Lord Your God Love God With All Your Heart

Love God With All Your Soul

Love God With All Your Strength



Joshua 1:8, Stick To The Word Meditate On The Word Day And Night

Observe All That Is Written In The Word

The Word Will Make Your Way Prosperous




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Session 1 Homework:


Judges 4, The People Involved In Victory The Prophet (Judges 4:4)

The Leader (Judges 4:6-7)

The Lord (Judges 4:15)

The Individual (Judges 4:21)



Ruth 2:20, Our Kinsman Redeemer Jesus Is A Close Relative (Philippians 2:5-8)

Jesus Paid The Price Of Redemption (John 19:30)

Jesus Redeemed Us (Revelation 5:9)



1 Samuel 23, Delivered By God’s Voice Ask For Specific Answers (1 Samuel 23:1-2)

Ask For Confirmation (1 Samuel 23:3-6)

Expect The Enemy’s Attack (1 Samuel 23:7-8)

Ask For Insight (1 Samuel 23:9-15)

Allow Others To Encourage You (1 Samuel 23:16-18)




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Session 1 Homework:


2 Samuel 24:18-25, Threshing Floor Sacrifices David’s Sacrifice (2 Samuel 24:18-25)

Abraham’s Sacrifice (Genesis 22)

Solomon’s Sacrifice (2 Chronicles 3)

Jesus’ Sacrifice



1 Kings 1:5, The Danger Of Exalting Yourself Adonijah’s Fall (1 Kings 1:41-53)

Proverbs Promises A Fall (Proverbs 16:18)

Jesus Promises A Fall (Luke 14:11)



2 Kings 4:1-7, Filled With The Spirit Admit Your Need (2 Kings 4:1-2)

Present Empty Vessels (2 Kings 4:3-6)

Use What Was Provided (2 Kings 4:7)




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Session 1 Homework:


1 Chronicles 28:9, Solomon’s Charge Know God (1 Chronicles 28:9)

Serve God (1 Chronicles 28:9)

Seek God (1 Chronicles 28:9)

Do Not Forsake God (1 Chronicles 28:9)



2 Chronicles 7:1-3, A Life Dedicated To God Dedicated (2 Chronicles 7:1)

Filled (2 Chronicles 7:1)

Consumed (2 Chronicles 7:2)

People Worshiped (2 Chronicles 7:3)




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Session 1 Homework:

Prepare A Title And Points

Prepare a title and at least three points.

Prepare to share this as a “One Minute Message” at the next

class.

Ezra 8:15-36

Message Title:

Message Points:

Verse Reference:

Verse Reference:

Verse Reference:

Verse Reference:

Verse Reference:


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Notes

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