In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady walks us through the essential elements of crafting a clear and compelling sermon outline, which serves as a vital tool for ensuring your Bible teaching stays organized and impactful. Nick shares his tried-and-true process for avoiding the common pitfall of "read and ramble" preaching and instead delivering a focused, powerful message.

The episode is especially unique as it was originally recorded in Novi Sad, Serbia, and translated into Serbian—one of the many languages spoken by over 12 million people worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to break through language barriers and learn practical techniques for sermon preparation.

Nick’s outline for outlining includes:

1. Why You Need an Outline: Discover the importance of having a structured plan to guide your sermon and ensure clarity.
2. How to Build an Outline: Learn the step-by-step process of organizing your thoughts and main points for maximum impact.
3. My Process: Nick shares his personal approach to developing sermon outlines, offering practical tips from his own experience.
4. An Example: A real-life example that brings everything together, showing how these principles can be applied in your teaching.

Tune in for a session that will not only enhance your sermon preparation but also inspire you to preach with greater confidence and conviction.

U ovoj epizodi, pastor Nick Cadyi nas vodi kroz ključne elemente kreiranja jasne i ubedljive skice propovedi, koja služi kao vitalni alat za osiguravanje da vaša biblijska učenja ostanu organizovana i uticajna. Nik deli svoj proveren proces kako bi se izbegla uobičajena greška "čitanja i lutanja" u propovedanju i umesto toga isporučila fokusirana i snažna poruka.

Ova epizoda je posebno jedinstvena jer je prvobitno snimljena u Novom Sadu, Srbija, i prevedena na srpski—jedan od jezika kojim govori preko 12 miliona ljudi širom sveta. Ovo je fantastična prilika da se probiju jezičke barijere i nauče praktične tehnike za pripremu propovedi.

Nikova skica za skicu obuhvata:

1. Zašto vam je potrebna skica: Otkrijte važnost posedovanja strukturiranog plana koji vodi vašu propoved i obezbeđuje jasnoću.
2. Kako napraviti skicu: Naučite korak-po-korak proces organizovanja vaših misli i glavnih tačaka za maksimalan uticaj.
3. Moj proces: Nik deli svoj lični pristup razvijanju skica propovedi, nudeći praktične savete iz svog iskustva.
4. Primer: Primer iz stvarnog života koji sve spaja, pokazujući kako se ovi principi mogu primeniti u vašem učenju.

Slušajte ovu sesiju koja će ne samo poboljšati vašu pripremu za propoved, već vas i inspirisati da propovedate sa većim samopouzdanjem i uverenjem.

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Mike Neglia and Brian Brodersen discuss the practical and spiritual aspects of sermon preparation. They kick off this workshop (recorded at the 2024 CGN International Conference) by speaking about the time commitment that is needed to prepare a sermon, and then talk about the following 7 steps:

1. Selecting a Passage: For many Calvary Chapel pastors, the text is simply the next chapter, but it's not always that straightforward. Brian shares how he approaches determining the right passage length and selecting the next sermon series, while leaving room for the Spirit's guidance.
2. Meditating on the Text: How do you go from reading the passage to truly internalizing it? Brian talks about "marinating" in Scripture—letting it sink in, both mentally and spiritually.
3. Crafting an Outline: A good sermon should lead your congregation on a journey, with each point helping them take a step closer to the main message. Brian emphasizes that the sermon should have a clear focus, guiding listeners from biblical history into personal application.
4. Using Commentaries: Commentaries can be a great resource, but Brian cautions not to rely on them too quickly. They should act as consultants, not the first stop in preparation.
5. Preaching the Gospel from Every Passage: Faithful Bible teaching must consistently point to Jesus as the ultimate Hero of the story.
6. Collaborating with Others: Preaching is a solo endeavour, but it is also a community effort, and Brian and Mike discuss (and disagree!) about the importance of involving other church leaders, creative teams, and even new tools like ChatGPT to refine and communicate sermon ideas effectively.
7. Prayer in Preparation: One of the most crucial parts of sermon prep is knowing when to stop studying and start praying.

Resources Mentioned:

Nick Cady on Outlining "Start with the Destination in Mind" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-64-start-with-the-destination-in-mind/id1397572249?i=1000449242754

John Whittaker on Using Commentaries Well: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preaching-matthew-using-commentaries-well-and/id1397572249?i=1000659360763

Jonathan Pennington on the First Minute of your Sermon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-first-and-last-minute-of-your/id1397572249?i=1000531570597

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The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/

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