The MacArthur Masterclass

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.

Application Questions for Episode 8: Introductions and Conclusions

  1. Again, read 1 Peter 1:3–17.
  2. Come up with three potential introductions for a sermon on this text. Make sure your introductions have variety and point people to the main point of the text.
  3. Do the same exercise for conclusions to a sermon on this text.

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9. Illustrations

Every sermon, no matter the text or content, needs illustrations. They serve a critical function in the message, bringing light and clarity on God’s truth. This lecture shows you what an illustration is, along with why and how expositors must use them.