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Practical Tips to Consider When Preparing an Expository Outline

A sermon outline is simply the structure of a particular passage of Scripture designed in an organized fashion to help communicate more smoothly the exposition of the text. Plain and simple.  Just because someone has an impressive outline doesn’t mean the outline is expositionally correct, neither does it guarantee quality preaching.  In his book, Power in the Pulpit, Jerry Vines comments, “Structure is not what preaching is all about. It is a vehicle meant to allow the substance – the content – of the sermon to be more effectively communicated. It is a means to an end.” An expositional outline

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April 14, 2017by Kenny Kuykendall
Outlines

Outline: Be Ready for a Fight

1 TIMOTHY 1:18-20

Introduction:

Timothy was not only in a spiritual war, he was also in a severe tumultuous storm.  He watched those around him fall victim and prey to the wiles of Satan.  Paul warned Timothy of the catastrophe and challenged him to be ready for a fight.

 

I. The Challenge to a Soldier (v18)

A. The Necessary Reminder- “This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went   before on thee,”

B. The Needed Resolve- “that thou by them mightest war      a good warfare;”

 

II. The Catastrophe of a Shipwreck (v19)

A. …

September 20, 2014by Kenny Kuykendall
Outlines

Outline: The Voice of My Weeping

PSALM 6:1-10

Introduction:

Crying is part of the human experience.  From the first tears as a baby to the deep loss of a loved one we all know what it is like to shed a few tears.  In this psalm David was overwhelmed by emotion and cried with the “voice of weeping.”

  • Consider the various people in God’s Word who cried
  • Even Christ wept
  • Consider circumstances in life that brings tears

 

1. The Travail of His Soul (v1-5)

A. The Chastisement of David

  • “O, LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.”
  • David
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April 7, 2014by Kenny Kuykendall
Outlines

Title: As a Thief in the Night

1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-11

Introduction:

The believer in this world should not be ignorant concerning the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.  We know the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, but it should not overtake the believer in that fashion.

 

I. THE BELIEVER AND HIS WISDOM (v1-3)

A. The Indwelling Discernment- “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.”

B. The Impending Destruction- “For when they …

January 30, 2014by Kenny Kuykendall
Evangelism and Outreach, Outlines

Outline: How Do You Give the Gospel?

TEXT: 1 THESSALONIANS 2:5-13

 

Introduction:

Paul described his approach in presenting the Gospel to the unbelievers at Thessalonica.  He was sincere, honest, and unpretentious as he not only gave them a message, but established relationships with them.

 

1. THE GOSPEL AND OUR MOUTHS (v5)

A. There Should be No Pretention- “For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know”

B. There Should be no Promotion- “nor a cloak of covetousness; God is our witness”

 

2. THE GOSPEL AND OUR MEEKNESS (v6)

A. We Shouldn’t be Boasting- “Nor of men sough we glory, neither of …

December 4, 2013by Kenny Kuykendall
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About Me

Kenneth Kuykendall is the pastor of Cross Roads Baptist Church in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Under his leadership and vision, the church has experienced spiritual growth, numerical increase, and facility expansion for years. His burden for ministry is to equip the saints, reach the unsaved, and glorify Christ through expositional preaching and teaching.

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