Generally sermons in western cultures
have about three main points, but the sermon may have more or less than this, depending upon the ideas found in a pericope. A sermon in a western culture typically lasts from 15 to 30 minutes. Identify those verses that are associated with each of the main points.
When delivering the sermon, you may wish to read a portion or all of the verses.
If the pericope is short, you may read it prior to the sermon. Or you may read appropriate verses each time you address one of the major points of the sermon.
g. Determine the overall theme of the pericope. Write it out. You will want to emphasize this theme.
When you deliver the sermon, you
may wish to repeat the theme, perhaps using
the same words for emphasis, or perhaps restating the theme indifferent words.
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