Study the text: the "flesh of the text" -- Structure the text: the "skeleton" of the text -- The central proposition of the text: the "heart" of the text -- The purpose bridge: the "brain" of the text -- The central proposition of the sermon: the "heart" of the sermon -- Structure the sermon: the "skeleton" of the sermon -- Preach the sermon: the "flesh" of the sermon -- Appendices. The Holy Spirit and your pulpit effectiveness -- The benefits of the original language for preachers -- Choosing a text for your sermon -- Introductory notes on grammar -- The perils of principilization -- Hermeneutical analysis and homiletical application of narrative texts -- Central propositions : an advanced procedure -- Understanding your audience : exegeting culture -- The elements of a competent sermon outline -- A sample sermon introduction -- Forms of sermon introduction -- Sermon evaluation questionnaire -- Topical exposition.