Free MP3 and PDF materials in Homiletics

Note: Please read also The Power and Authority of Preaching.

[1] Homiletics: The Art of Preaching and Teaching, by Ptr. Vincent Sawyer, Faith Baptist Church, New York

Lesson 1 - The Aim Of Preaching (download mp3)

Lesson 2 - Study Before You Preach (download mp3)

Lesson 3 - Basic Rules Of Hermeneutics (Bible Interpretation) (download mp3)

Lesson 4 - Pulling Principles Out Of The Text (download mp3)

Lesson 5 - Determining The Main Principle (download mp3)

Lesson 6 - Forming Your Proposition (download mp3)

Lesson 7 - The Main Points Of Your Outline (download mp3)

Lesson 8 - The Minor Points Of Your Outline (download mp3)

Lesson 9 - Adding ‘Meat’ to Your Message (download mp3)

Lesson 10 - Preparing Your Introduction, Conclusion, & Title (download mp3)

Lesson 11 - Outlining A Passage. Expository Textual & Topical Types (download mp3)

Lesson 12 - Tips For Effective Message Delivery (download mp3)

Ptr. Sawyer’s original materials in text format are still available from a different website:

(1) What is a Preacher? (2) What is so important about preaching? (3) What is the key to being a successful and effective Preacher? (4) What is Biblical Preaching? (5) What is the aim of preaching? (6) How do I prepare a message? (7) What format should I follow to outline? (8) What are the different types of sermons? (9) What are some tips for effective delivery of a message?

[2] Expository preaching from “Preparing to Preach” workshops led by Rev. John D. Brand, Harper Memorial Baptist Church, Glasgow

Session 1 Expository Preaching: What? (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 2 Expository Preaching: Why? (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 3 Expository Preaching: How? (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 4 Feeling the Flesh (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 5 Them Bones (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 6 Every Text has a Heart (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 7 The Brain and Heart of the Sermon (mp3, pdf, ppt)

Session 8 Setting the Bones (mp3, pdf)

Rev. Dominic Smart: God uses preaching like nothing else (mp3, pdf); Acts 8vv26-40 (mp3, pdf)

Rev. Edward Lobb: Sharpening up your preaching (mp3); Titus 2 (mp3)

Rev. Dr Sandy Roger: Paul’s Preaching Experience and Technique (mp3, pdf); Preaching that gets through to people (mp3, pdf)

Rev. Dr Geoffrey Grogan: Expository Preaching: Some important principles (mp3, pdf); Ephesians 1vv3-14 (mp3)

Rev. Peter Grainger: Preaching on Luke 20vv20-40 (mp3, pdf ); Luke 20vv20-40 (mp3); Preparing to preach (mp3)

Rev. Derek Prime: Preaching the cross (mp3); Handling the text (mp3); Handling the text (pdf)

Rev. Willie Philip: Genesis 19vv1-29 (mp3); Preaching ‘nasty narrative’ (mp3, pdf)

Rev. Dr Geoffrey Grogan: Preaching from the Psalms mp3, pdf); Psalm 77( mp3); Errors in handling Scripture 1 (pdf); Errors in handling Scripture 2 (pdf)

Rev. Dr Colin Dow: Preaching from Old Testament Narrative (mp3, ppt); Genesis 44 (mp3)

Rev. Colin Adams: Preaching from the Prophets (mp3); Jeremiah 44 (mp3)

[3] “Preaching Christ” series by Dr. David P. Murray, Stornoway Free Church of Scotland

Preparing to preach (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to select a text (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to examine a text (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to vary your sermons (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to introduce a sermon (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to organise a sermon 1 (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to organise a sermon 2 (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to apply a sermon 1 (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to apply a sermon 2 (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

How to deliver a sermon (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

[4] Preaching Clinic for Elders, by Dr. Dennis Prutow, Biblical Preaching Institute (Reformed Presbyterian)

#1 - A Definition of Preaching (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

#2 - The Point of the Text (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

#3 - The Point of the Sermon (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

#4 Developing Your Outline (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

#5 Dealing With the Details (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

#6 Conclusions & Introductions (mp3 play or download; pdf view or download)

[5] Christ-Centered Preaching: Preparation and Delivery of Sermons, by Dr. Bryan Chapell. Notes: (1) Dr. Chappel is a Reformed Presbyterian and covenant theologian; his materials on homiletics however can benefit dispensational Baptists; (2) Registration (free) is required before you can download Dr. Chapell’s PDF and MP3 files.

Lesson 1 Word and Witness; Lesson 2 What’s the Big Idea; Lesson 3 Text Selection and Interpretation; Lesson 4 The Road From Text to Sermon; Lesson 5 Outlining and Arrangement; Lesson 6 Propositions and Main Points; Lesson 7 Introductions; Lesson 8 Exposition; Lesson 9 Sermon Divisions and Development; Lesson 10 Conclusions; Lesson 11 Classification of Messages; Lesson 12 Explanation; Lesson 13 Why to Illustrate; Lesson 14 How to Illustrate Part 1 and 2; Lesson 15A Application Part 1 and 2; Lesson 16 Transitions and Dialogical Method; Lesson 17 Methods of Sermon Presentation; Lesson 18 Voice and Gesture; Lesson 19 Dress and Style; Lesson 20 Old Friends in New Clothes; Lesson 21 Word and Spirit; Lesson 22 A Redemptive Approach to Preaching; Lesson 23 Developing Redemptive Messages; Lesson 24 Preaching Christ-Centered Application Sanctification; Lesson 25 Hearing the Application of Redemptive Principles