The MacArthur Masterclass

7. Outlining the Sermon

To make sure your audience understands Scripture’s timeless truth, you need a clear, effective outline. Learn how John MacArthur outlines his sermons and find out how you can organize your sermon’s content.

Application Questions for Episode 7: Outlining the Sermon

  1. Again, read 1 Peter 1:3–17.
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  2. Outline your sermon, keeping in mind the outline should follow the flow of the text.
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  3. Explain how you are going to make the main points of your sermon clear, applicable, and memorable for an audience.
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  4. Turn to your favorite Psalm and go through the same exercise, outlining that text, the connecting it to your audience.
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Lesson Plan

1. What is Expository Preaching?
2. Who Can Be an Expositor?
3. Analyze the Text
4. Structuring the Sermon
5. Gettting the Meaning Right
6. The Sermon's Intent
7. Outlining the Sermon
8. Introductions and Conclusions
9. Illustrations
10. Application

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8. Introductions and Conclusions

All sermons have a beginning, middle, and end. Not all have an intentionally crafted start and finish. This episode helps you grab your audience’s attention, understand them importance of your sermon, then help them remember it long after it’s finished.

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