Some time ago I accepted an invitation to write a chapter for a book on preaching. The editors were wanting a sermon preached in a rural setting. It is due by the end of this month! Not long after I received the invitation I visited King Island, recorded the sermon and had it transcribed: how embarrassing is it to hear what you actually preached as opposed to all the hopes and prayers during preparation? However, moving right along, I am now writing an introduction to set the context of the sermon; life on King Island. Ah! The cheese factory! Now, let me not get too distracted, back to writing.<\/p>\n
So far I have: STRUCTURE OF THE CHAPTER re RURAL SERMON<\/em><\/p>\n Introduction<\/p>\n Bible reading. Tell the bible story. Links to other parts of scripture<\/p>\n Context, culture in which it is being preached – King Island\/islander & rural<\/p>\n Relationships are even more vital in rural communities than in city ones. Conclusion: Application & Challenge: Possibility is to affirm an aspect of the learning from the previous day\u2019s workshop on Christian discipleship<\/p>\n Include the Sermon itself<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some time ago I accepted an invitation to write a chapter for a book on preaching. The editors were wanting a sermon preached in a rural setting. It is due by the end of this month! Not long after I … Continue reading
\nPersonalize the story\/sermon where possible.
\nBe real. I need to share some of who I am and my own walk with Jesus.
\nHumour
\nInter dependence of rural communities. Affirm the church community and the wider community: often the links overlap considerably in rural communities<\/p>\n