Exposition Point 1 Application Point 1 Exposition Point 2 Application Point 2 Exposition Point 3 Application Point 3 Conclusion
n. When
planning the sermon, always ask the question, So What So what difference will it make if I preach this message Write out your answer. If it will make no difference to preach the sermon, you are wasting your time. You may need to modify the sermon or choose another text.
o. Design the sermon to bring listeners to a decision.
As a result of the message, what do you want listeners to door think or be If the sermon is meant to evangelize, then listeners should be asked to receive Christ as Lord and Savior. If the sermon is meant to encourage giving to the poor, then the listener should be asked to give.
p. Be persuasive. Appeal to the motives of listeners. A hierarchy of needs motivates
people they want food, clothing, and shelter and when these basic needs are met,
then they may want wealth, or recognition, or power,
or self-esteem2. Understand what motivates your particular congregation. Some motives are good and some are bad. The Bible teaches that we are not to run after wealth and power, but to seek the Kingdom of God, and our needs will be met. So we can appeal
to the motives of people, or persuade them to redirect their motives.
q. Be thorough when developing the application. Seethe acrostic "SPACE plus T" above in
Application of Scripture.
A preacher primarily teaches people the Share with your friends: 
