Teaching Tip 368 | “Plain Speaking - preparing an expository sermon” | Malcolm Cox 

Introduction

Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. 

Bercot focuses on topical sermons because "they are usually the easiest for beginning speakers". However, he has a helpful chapter on expository sermons.

Bercot offers six steps.




1 paragraph
Natural divisions
Propositions
Connections
Main theme
Illustrations

What are your thoughts on the steps Bercot proposes? 

Conclusion

Next time, we will explore preaching with power.

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