A Practical Guide to Sermon Structure and Biblical Preaching

Preaching is not improvisation.
It is not merely public speaking.
It is the faithful proclamation of God's Word.

Basic Manual of Homiletics is a clear and practical guide designed to help pastors, ministry leaders, and Bible teachers develop sermons that are biblically grounded, structurally sound, and pastorally effective.

This book provides a balanced approach to sermon preparation-combining spiritual formation, theological responsibility, and practical structure.

Inside this manual, you will discover:

• The literary foundations of biblical preaching
• The difference between textual, topical, and expository sermons
• Strategic sermon types (antithetical, interrogative, persuasive, procedural, and more)
• How to structure a sermon from introduction to altar call
• Practical guidance on voice, posture, tone, and delivery
• Clear distinctions between homily, sermon, lecture, and biblical teaching formats
• Guidance for special occasion sermons (funeral, wedding, dedication, quincea