So we haven't updated this in a long time. I think the main reason for me was that I was feeling like this was something I had to get done, rather than something I was excited to do. So, I decided to take a break. We are having a good summer. I have had a few opportunities to preach and am currently working on a sermon for this Sunday. Here's the essence of it:
Scripture: Gal 6:14-16
Subject: Should we place our boast in circumcision?
Compliment: No, circumcision is nothing, our boast must be in the cross of Christ through which comes new creation.
Exegetical Idea: We should not place our boast in circumcision, but in the cross of Christ through which comes new creation.
Homiletical Idea: Where your boast is, there your heart will be also.
Purpose: Listeners should understand that our efforts at attaining the fruit of the Spirit, living by the Spirit, walking in step with the Spirit, and following Paul’s rule are derived from the cross of Christ and how much of our pride, boast we place in it. Listeners should feel a sense of relief that they are not dependent on trying to produce their own fruit, but only keep the cross of Christ as their source of pride.
This is how I developed my sermons. It's based on Haddon Robinson's Exegetical Preaching Method. He was my prof at seminary and is well known as one of the best preachers in the US. Hope all are well. Come visit.
