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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25 - How does one address organization and development of a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains organize, and develop your sermon ideas into a single structure.
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26 - How concerned should one be about a sermon's structure?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains why sermon structure is important.
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27 - Is goal-malady-means the proper way to structure a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains that goal-malady-means was not meant to be a sermon outline.
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28 - How does one start putting ideas into a sermon structure?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt covers the different types of structures that can used for a sermon.
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29 - What do sermon structures look like in actual sermons?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt demonstrates how using the same information you could use a different sermon design to empathize different ideas.
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30 - How should logic be used in structuring a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt gives ideas on how to use logic and progression in a sermon.
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31 - What is the value of a verse-by-verse sermon structure?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains how to use the verse by verse method of a sermon and warns you what to be careful of.
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32 - What is the value of using the story of a text as the sermon structure?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains how to us the story interrupted approach in a sermon.
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33 - Why should one use various sermon structures?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt encourages pastors not to use the same sermon structure week after week but to use variety based on what they are trying to communicate in that sermon.
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34 - How does one know how long to spend on each point of a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains how long to spend on each point of a sermon.
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35 - How does one develop underdeveloped points in a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt presents 6 different ways to develop points in a sermon.
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36 - What is the difference between different methods to develop points in a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt suggest that you use the most powerful technique for the Gospel part of the sermon.
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37 - How can one help hearers to remember the point of a story rather than just the story itself?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains the difference between stories of similarity and participation.
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38 - What techniques can be used to help the hearers to remember the point of a sermon?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt discusses the use of deductive and inductive development in a sermon.
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39 - What is the place of a manuscript in sermon preparation?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt discusses on using a written manuscript for your sermon.
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40 - Is it a good idea to borrow preaching techniques from other preachers?
David Schmitt
Dr. Schmitt explains that it is a good idea to learn from other preachers but be careful that you do not lose your authenticity in the process.
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41 - Is sermon delivery important?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the importance of sermon delivery.
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42 - What makes for good sermon delivery?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the best ways to deliver a sermon.
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43 - What can one do for sermon presentation if they are not by nature very expressive?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the use of expressive range.
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44 - Should a pastor memorize his sermon entirely?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher gives different ideas on how deliver the sermon from memorization to full manuscript.
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45 - Which sermon delivery system is best?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher suggest trying different methods for delivering the sermon and use what works best for you.
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46 - How does one be oneself in the pulpit?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains the thinking in thoughts to thinking in words continuum.
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47 - How can one match the words crafted in the manuscript while preaching without it?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher explains how using thinking thoughts is a much more natural speaking then reading a prepared sermon.
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48 - What else should be looked for in sermon delivery?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fickenscher advises having a good base volume and have a relationship to the hearers.
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49 - What is meant by tone and inflection?
Carl Fickenscher
Dr. Fiskenscher explains the different types of tones used during a sermon.
