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For Introduction to Homiletics
At Burmese Bible School
By Kelvin S. Jones

In the first two minutes, the good preacher captures the congregation, sets the stage, and fixes the mood… Introductions create interest, establish rapport, and prepare to guide.
Donald Demaray
Why an Introduction?

Topic selected
Key Thought written
Points chosen and then refined
Body of sermon developed
Introduction written
Response thought through
Conclusion written
When to prepare the introduction

Picture the Introduction

Creative presentations of text or context
A well-chosen illustration
Real-life situation or current event story
A striking quotation preferably by a well-known person
A foil – one of the above 3 that works by contrast
A visual (object, mime, picture)
Ideas for Introductions

You have picked a topic that was relevant
You have engaged the listeners by finding common ground
Your overall purpose is to grow disciples of Christ
Now plan for a response that fits with the purpose of this message. What do you want your listeners to know, feel or do in response?
Response

“For the sermon to translate into life, the conclusion must play its role by driving home the real thrust of the message.”
Donald Demaray
Conclusion

Drawing too obvious conclusions
Stopping well after you finish
Concluding the same way each week
Academic conclusions
Conclusions that introduce a new point
Bad news without the Good News
No need to announce it
Beware of:

How to Conclude

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