Lesson 2 - Finding The Message - Jacobsen

Question 1

To find the subject for the next sermon is:
A. A major task
B. Not something to be concerned about
C. Best left to God
D. Only known after fasting

Answer 1

A. A major task

Question 2

What four aspects contribute to finding a message (sermon)?

Answer 2

1. Prayer
2. Bible reading and study
3. Meditation
4. Holy Ghost’s leading

Question 3

Name four things that might be the starting point of a sermon?

Answer 3

Any of the following:
God’s Word, the congregation, and what you want to achieve. It might be a word, a hazy thought or a definite outline to a complete message. It could be started by what someone says, an advertisement, a news article, a story, an incident in your life or another’s preaching.

Question 4

It’s possible to preach the occasional anointed message with not much prayer and preparation

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is the greatest source for sermons?

Answer 5

The Scriptures

Question 6

Why shouldn’t T.V. shows be preached?

Answer 6

What comes from the pulpit is taken as a recommendation from the ministry. Or We don’t encourage T.V.

Question 7

State a way sermons can be confirmed in a service

Answer 7

1. Tongues and Interpretation
2. Prophecy
3. Through the songs
4. A testimony

Question 8

When is it acceptable to use knowledge of private matters in people’s lives in sermons?
A. When under the anointing of the Holy Spirit
B. When those people are in the service
C. When said with love
D. Never

Answer 8

D. Never

Question 9

The following should not be preached - personal experiences from your marriage and children, racism, politics except on moral issues or scandal.
T/F

Answer 9

True