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Sermon Form
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Deductive Development
In deductive sermons the idea appears as part of the introduction and the body explains, proves, or
applies it.
With this type of sermon arrangement, the hearer receives the entire ‘Big Idea’ at the beginning of the
message in summary form. He knows from beginning to end what the sermon is about, not only the
subject, but also the complements in summarized form.
Example: Psalm 117:1-2
Introduction: In a world where people disappoint us, this text teaches that we should praise the Lord
because He will never disappoint us.
Transitional Sentence: Why should we praise the Lord?
Body: We should praise the Lord because 1) His love is strong and 2) His faithfulness is eternal.
Conclusion: We should praise the Lord because He will never disappoint us.
Note in this example that the proposition was stated fully at the beginning of the
sermon.
Inductive Development
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