Sermon Tone Analysis
Overall tone of the sermon
This automated analysis scores the text on the likely presence of emotional, language, and social tones. There are no right or wrong scores; this is just an indication of tones readers or listeners may pick up from the text.
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After sermon is written, ask these three questions to editWhat do my hearers NEED to know?What is NICE for them to know?Where CAN they go (if they would like to know more)?
Keep it at 45min which is 3000 words (Murder the Darlings) What is the “Elevator Speech”?
Make sure you have a compelling hook!
Why should they listen to you? IntroductionGreet everyone (be in front of the pulpit)Attention (Why should they listen to you?)What is the Hearer’s problem?
We do not fully appreciate what Jesus completed on our behalf.
If we did, our christian walk would be far more radical.What is the Biblical Solution?
Prayerfully meditate on one of the most important acts done on your behalf.
What do the hearers need to know?
You can live because Jesus died.
Main Textual Idea: Jesus, the God/man, dies on the cross.
It is complete.
It is paid in fullMain Idea: The Life Giving Power of a Dying Man’s Words Interrogative: Transition: 1.
His Thirst Quenches Our Desire (vs.
28-29)
ESV28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.”
29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth.
Explanation - After this - Jesus knowing that all was now finished - said (to fulfill Scripture), “I thirst.”
- A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth - Illustration - Argumentation - Application - Review - The life Giving Power of a Dying Man’s WordsHis Thirst Quenches Our Desires2.
His Cry Satisfies Our Debt (vs.
30)
ESVWhen Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
Explanation - When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished” - and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit - Illustration - Argumentation - Application - Review - The life Giving Power of a Dying Man’s WordsHis Thirst Quenches Our DesireHis Cry Satisfies Our Debt Conclusion (Visualization)ReiterationAction Invitation Connection Group Questions / Reflection Questions
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