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Topical Sermon Preparation

Topical Sermon Preparation is a course in Exegesis & Preaching: A Practical African Guide to Preparing and Preaching Sermons That Transform Lives. 10 lessons covering What is Topical Preaching? When and Why to Use It; Selecting a Biblical Topic and Defining It Accurately; Gathering Biblical Material — Concordances and Cross-References.

10 published lessons · Online learning · Part of Learn & Grow

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What this course covers

  1. What is Topical Preaching? When and Why to Use It · 12 min
  2. Selecting a Biblical Topic and Defining It Accurately · 12 min
  3. Gathering Biblical Material — Concordances and Cross-References · 12 min
  4. Ensuring Contextual Integrity in Topical Sermons · 12 min
  5. Structuring the Topical Sermon — Logical Flow and Balance · 12 min
  6. Avoiding Common Pitfalls — Proof-texting, Imbalance, and Agenda-Driven Preaching · 12 min
  7. Topical Preaching on Doctrinal Subjects · 12 min
  8. Topical Preaching on Ethical and Practical Issues · 12 min
  9. Preaching Topical Series — Planning for Spiritual Formation · 12 min
  10. Comparing Expository and Topical — Choosing the Right Approach for the Moment · 12 min

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