These videos consist of a series of questions answered by Dr. Fickenscher and Dr. Schmitt covering the best ways to prepare and deliver a sermon.
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02 - Is there a single key to understand about preaching?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains there is no key to preaching but that we keep the correct use of Law and Gospel in your sermon.
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03 - Is it helpful to look at Walther's Law and Gospel?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher discuss Walther's 25 Theses on Law and Gospel.
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04 - Does Walther overstate his case when he asserts that all doctrine in Scripture is law and gospel?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the importance of Law and Gospel to our understanding of the Bible.
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05 - Why does Walther emphasize law and gospel so heavily?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains why the correct use of Law and Gospel is so important.
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06 - How does one differentiate between a gospel moment and a law moment?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains how to differentiate between a Law moment and a Gospel moment.
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07 - Which of Walther's theses are most important?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains which theses of Walther's is most important.
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08 - What other theses of Walther's are important
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains Walther's These 9 and why it is important.
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09 - Are the rest of Walther's theses just as practical as those already discussed?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher discusses Walther's view of mortal and venal sins.
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10 - Does thesis 20 speak directly to some of the difficulties in our churches today?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains Walther's theses 20.
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11 - What is Walther getting at in thesis 23?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains Walther's theses 23.
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12 - Is it correct to say that the gospel must win out?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains that the point of the sermon is the Gospel.
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13 - What were Walther's closing words for his students?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the Walther's parting words to his students.
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14 - How does one come up with so many different sermons?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the different methods for deciding what to preach each Sunday.
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15 - What system should be used to work with the text in preparation for a sermon?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher gives guidance on how to prepare the sermon text.
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16 - When should one think about the biblical context of a text in sermon preparation?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the importance of the Biblical context.
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17 - How does isagogics affect preaching?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains that isagogics is important but you want to avoid a history lesson.
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18 - How does one find the background of a text?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher gives places to look for background material on books of the Bible.
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19 - How does one break down the actual text for preaching?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher gives ideas on how to start preparing the Bible text for a sermon.
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20 - How does one figure out the answers to the questions raised by a text?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher gives suggestions to finding answers to questions that arise while preparing the sermon.
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21 - How should one interact with a text even if they cannot read it in its original language?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher has suggestions to use if you are not able to read the original language of the text.
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22 - When should one consult Luther and other Lutheran theologians on a text?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains that you should always reduce your sermon down to a central thought.
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23 - What is the final step in exegetical preparation of a text for preaching?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher suggest using a clear full sentence theme around which the entire sermon points to.
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24 - When should exegetical preparation be done for a sermon?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher encourages having a set schedule when certain sermon preparation is done so it is not rushed.
