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Discussion Forum
Cheating and Plagiarism Policy (PLEASE READ BEFORE WRITING YOUR REFLECTION PAPER!)
CLI Policy on Retaking a Failed Course
Announcements
Optional Resource: Sermon Outline Template

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Video: Introduction to Sermon Construction and Presentation (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Introduction to Sermon Construction and Presentation (The Video Slides)
PDF: Introduction to Sermon Construction and Presentation (Slides)
Video Transcript: Introduction to Sermon Construction and Presentation (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: What I Mean by Preaching (John Piper)
Video: Preach the Word (John Piper)
Video Transcript: Preach the Word (John Piper)
Video: Writing For Attention (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: Writing For Attention (Karen Friedman)
Video: How Do I Start A Presentation? (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: How Do I Start A Presentation? (Karen Friedman)
Video: Nix The Jargon (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: Nix The Jargon (Karen Friedman)
Reading: Variety of Sermon Types (Preachology)

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Video: The Beginning of a Sermon (Henry Reyenga)
The Beginning Of A Sermon (The Video Slides)
Slides: The Beginning of a Sermon
Video Transcript: The Beginning of a Sermon (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Sermon Preparation (Preachology)
Video: How to Prepare a Presentation (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: How to Prepare a Presentation (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Craft Keepers to Trim the Fat (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: Craft Keepers to Trim the Fat (Karen Friedman)
Video: Avoiding the 4 Deadly Presentation Sins (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: Avoiding the 4 Deadly Presentation Sins (Karen Friedman)
Video: George Whitefield, The Preacher (documentary by Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
Video Transcript: George Whitefield, The Preacher (documentary by Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
Reading: Walking With God (George Whitefield)
PDF: Walking With God (George Whitefield)
Video: Dressed And Ready To Go (Crawford Loritts preaching on Ephesians 6:10-18)
Video Transcript: Dressed And Ready To Go (Crawford Loritts preaching on Ephesians 6:10-18)

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Video: Studying and Putting Together the Content of an Effective Sermon (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Studying for and Putting Together the Content of an Effective Sermon (The Video Slides)
PDF: Studying for and Putting Together the Content of an Effective Sermon (Video Slides)
Video Transcript: Studying and Putting Together the Content of an Effective Sermon (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Seven Marks of a Good Sermon (Lutheran Seminary)
Reading: Seven Steps to a Good Sermon (SoulPreaching.com)
Reading: The Process of Preparing and Preaching Biblical Sermons (Dr. Daniel Akin, Southeastern Baptist Seminary)
PDF: The Process of Preparing and Preaching Biblical Sermons (Dr. Daniel Akin, Southeastern Baptist Seminary)
Video: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Why preach topical sermons? David Shaw interviews Neil Powell
Video Transcript: Why preach topical sermons? David Shaw interviews Neil Powell
A selection of John Ortberg Sermons

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Video: The Assignment of Writing Message #1 (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: The Assignment of Writing Message #1 (The Video Slides)
PDF: The Assignment of Writing Message #1
Video Transcript: The Assignment of Writing Message #1
Reading: 6 Rules for Using Quotes in Sermons (Eric McKiddie)
Video: Lessons from History: The Tale of Two Men (Ravi Zacharias preaching on 2 Kings 21:1-6; 22:1-2))
Video Transcript: The Tale of Two Men (Ravi Zacharias preaching on 2 Kings 21:1-6; 22:1-2)
Write Sermon 1 and Bring to Mentor

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Video: Sermon Introductions (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Sermon Introductions (Henry Reyenga) (The Video Slides)
PDF: Sermon Introductions
Video Transcript: Sermon Introductions (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Effective Introductions (Eric McKiddie)
Reading: The Value of Sermon Introductions (Eric McKiddie)
Reading: The 7 gears of a sermon introduction (EricMcKiddie)
Reading: 5 Ways to Begin Your Sermon (Eric McKiddie)
Video: Intentionality (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: Intentionality (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Creating a Good First Impression (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: Creating a Good First Impression (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Losing Your Temper: What Not to Do!
Video Transcript: Losing Your Temper: What Not to Do!
Video: As You Lie Down (Steve Elzinga preaching on Deuteronomy 6:6-9)
Video Transcript: As You Lie Down
Video: Lukewarm and Lovin' It (Francis Chan preaching on Luke 18:18-30, Revelation 3:14-22)
Video Transcript: Lukewarm and Lovin' It
Video: The Balance Beam (Francis Chan)
Video Transcript: The Balance Beam
Optional Resource - Dr. John Maxwell
Video Transcript: Dr. John Maxwell loses it at Christ Fellowship Church

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Video: Effective Body Language (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Effective Body Language (The Video Slides)
PDF: Effective Body Language (Slides)
Video Transcript: Effective Body Language
Reading: Effective Body Language in Speaking
Reading: Speaking (Daniel Akin, class notes)
PDF: Speaking (Daniel Akin, class notes)
Video: Using Your Hands in Messages (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Using Your Hands in Messages (Henry Reyenga) (The Video Slides)
PDF: Using Your Hands in Messages (Video Slides)
Video Transcript: Using Your Hands in Messages
Video: What Do I Do With My Hands? (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: What Do I Do With My Hands?
Video: Body Language (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: Body Language
Video: Body Language: The Four Presentation Packages (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: Body Language: The Four Presentation Packages (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Choices (Billy Graham preaching on Joshua 24:15)
Video Transcript: Choices

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Video: Effective Illustrations in Preaching (Henry Reyenga)
Reading: Effective Illustrations in Preaching (The Video Slides)
PDF: Effective Illustrations in Preaching (The Video Slides)
Video Transcript: Effective Illustration in Preaching
Reading: A Formula for Sermon Illustrations That Always Work (Eric McKiddie)
Reading: The Easier Path to Sermon Illustrations (Eric McKiddie)
Reading: Three Types of Effective Sermon Illustrations (Eric McKiddie)
Reading: The 5 Elements of the Perfect Sermon Illustration (Eric McKiddie)
Video: What if I Forget My Words? (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: What if I Forget My Words (Andrew Bryant)
Video: In Life and Death: Modern Family Series (Bob Bouwer preaching from Philippians 1))
Video Transcript: In Life and Death: Modern Family Series (Bob Bouwer)
Video: Lead Us Not into Temptation (Bob Bouwer preaching on Matthew 6:13)
Video Transcript: Lead Us Not into Temptation (Bob Bouwer)

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Reading: My Two Cents on Pulpit Plagiarism (H. B. Charles)
Reading: A Case for Manuscripts (H. B. Charles)
Reading: Sermon Structure and Outlining (Daniel Akin)
PDF: Sermon Structure and Outlining (Daniel Akin)
Video: How To Remember Your Speech (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: How To Remember Your Speech (Andrew Bryant)
Video: I Believe (Henry Reyenga preaching on Galatians 2:20)
Video Transcript: I Believe Galatians 2:20 (Henry Reyenga)
Video: Coming Clean... The Power of Confession (Max Lucado preaching on 1 John 1:8-9)
Video Transcript: Coming Clean ... The Power of Confession (Max Lucado)

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Reading: Satisfying Conclusions - Kent Edwards
Reading: Effective Conclusions (Rick Warren)
Reading: How to Give Your Sermon Conclusion More Impact
Reading: Concluding a Sermon (John Stott)
Reading: The New Birth (Dwight L Moody preaching from John 3)
PDF: The New Birth (Dwight L Moody preaching from John 3)
Video: Do You Have his Presence? (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
Video Transcript: Do You Have His Presence? (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
Video: Interview With Martin Lloyd Video Interview
Video: Don't Lose Your Keys, Matthew 16:13-19 (Reverend Darryl Yancy)

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Video: Interview: Bruce Ballast and Henry Reyenga
Video Transcript: Henry Reyenga Interview Bruce Ballast
Video: Death By Powerpoint (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: Death By PowerPoint (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Persuasive Presenting (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: Persuasive Presenting (Andrew Bryant)
Video: Its Not About the Slide, Silly (Karen Friedman)
Video Transcript: Its Not About the Slide, Silly (Karen Friedman)
Video: Faith Under Fire (David Feddes preaching on Daniel 3)
Reading: Faith Under Fire (The Video Slides)
PDF: Faith Under Fire (Slights)
Video Transcript: Faith Under Fire (David Feddes)
Video: Adapting to the Culture… Or Not (Voddie Baucham preaching from Acts 17:18-34)
Video Transcript: Adapting to the Culture...Or Not (Voddie Baucham)

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Rev. Kurt Parker - Sample Sermon From Psalm 18
Video Transcript: Sample Sermon From Psalm 18 (Rev. Kurt Parker)
Reading: Write Sermon #2
PDF: Write Sermon #2
Video: How To Answer Questions On Your Presentation (Andrew Bryant)
Video Transcript: How to Answer Questions On Your Presentation (Andrew Bryant)
Reading: Preparation and Delivery of Sermons (Dr. John Broadus, Outline of Class at Western Theologyical Seminary)
PDF: Preparation and Delivery of Sermons (Dr. John Broadus, Outline of Class at Western Theologyical Seminary)
Write Sermon #2 and Bring It to Your Mentor

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Upload Course Paper on Sermon Construction and Presentation
Final Assignment: Feedback Survey

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Apostolic Traditions
Final Assignment: Feedback Survey

Final Assignment: Feedback Survey

Completion requirements

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