BPA370-Final-Exam

The textual sermon pulls the skeleton and flesh from the text.

Alliteration is having the same prefix.

Vividness is not activated by the use of clothing articles to represent qualities of a Christian’s character.

Not all sermons should contain some explanation.

The source of primary explanation has to be the Bible itself.

Argument is the proving, demonstrating, or inferring that a presented proposition is true or false.

Illustrations are the doors of the sermon.

Stories should always be relayed as anecdotes.

Sources of illustrations include nature, fiction, and history.

Irrelevant illustrations do not enhance a sermon.

Sermons must instruct and inspire.

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The introduction and conclusion of a sermon is not important.

When the sermon begins in dullness, the hearers turn on to the speaker.

The sermon which is quite complex or deep in content definitely needs a clear introduction.

The sermon which is too long is over done in the quantity of information.

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Prayerlessness generates coldness among the people.

Call attention to the subject on when:

Lawyers win cases when their appeal to the jury is ambiguous or with equivocal language.

When the sermon is properly constructed and God is dealing, a conclusion need not be long.

Match the conclusion with the understanding:

A topical series is two or more phrases or aspects of a topic or of more than two related topics.

A book series is preaching through the book, chapter by chapter.

In preparation of a series, all the individual sermons are brought to an outline form after announcement.

Meditation will give a sermon clearness, inspiration and originality.

Words are not employed to precisely express the thoughts we have.

Beauty of style produced in a sermon will hinder the truth of the message.

Sermons without an interesting theme will interest everyone.

The preacher’s task is certainly worthy of all the cultivation and perfection that it can be given.

Vocal qualities we should strive for are including volume and expression, but not flexibility.

Thoughtful speakers use their full volume continuously.

Flexibility is the ability to put forth a variety of pitches and degrees of volume.

Resonance is running words together.

A resonant voice has greater carrying power.

A sinner can tell if the preacher’s sermon and his delivery is a job.

Other things can replace the anointing in the delivery of a sermon.

Zeal is a product of spirituality.

Faith is not a part of the messages we deliver.

Preaching is just communication.

A well organized sermon is more persuasive.

Organization never requires a good introduction and conclusion.

Casualness is presenting enthusiasm in the pulpit.

Expository preaching sets froth detail after detail and is only ancient history.

Preaching persuasively does not require a foundation of godly character.

Only educated people can preach.

The preacher is a bridge, a bridge builder.

Preaching is art and science.

We should always read into God’s word.

Monologue makes a preacher a performer.

In preaching to man’s need, we should challenge and reflect.

We need only know the word of God intellectually.

Through the Old Testament law, the God of grace who rescues the world.

Preaching only law as a coach would keep pushing each player harder and harder.

Gospel preaching preaches the unchangeable will of God.

Gospel preaching preaches responsibility.

Motivational sequence includes attention, need and satisfaction, though not action.

Illustrations must be pertinent, credible, and accurate.

Illustration types include periodical literature.