I'm taking an intro to preaching class right now. The class is very specific in its model for preaching for this class specifically, and understands that this method won't be what is always utilized by individual preachers. This I'm happy about, as the method being taught bores me.
In fact, some of the most helpful instruction I've gotten on preaching had to do with eliminating some of these forms.
Our teacher has taught that it is helpful to have a 3 point sermon. People can't handle too many points (understandable and I'm in agreement) but also he feels that more than one are necessary. This is where I (and many current preachers) often disagree.
Two thoughts.
Your text should determine your points, not a model of preaching.
Preaching one thing is fine. Most of the "sermons" Jesus preached had only 1 point.
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