1PointPreacher Ep. 10 - Cross References, pt. 3

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1 Point Preacher
Episode 10

Show Notes:

Part 3, on the proper use of Scripture references in preaching.

Now, the correct and helpful use.

What is the purpose of a supporting verse? Why is it helpful for a preacher to cross over to another part of the Bible?
It's in the name: supporting verse. It is to support the sermon point.

Support, not the foundation.

Parallel verse: helps people to see that the teaching is also found in another place.

Helps to give a more well-rounded understanding, without taking the place of the sermon text.

If the sermon text was explained, explaining supporting verses is unnecessary.

Choose texts that do not need additional explanation. It will be understandable in light of the sermon text.

Proper use of references will be the opposite of improper use.

• Don't use too many. Be moderate. Be disciplined. Each reference takes time.
• Consider the time spent, and the attention of the people. Do not distract from the sermon text.
• Know the reference well. Don't fumble.

Allusion: reference without citation; verbatim or paraphrase, or concept.

Cross references are not the sermon text. Don't explain or apply them. That's not their purpose.

Is this a big deal? Yes, focusing on the sermon text is basic.

God uses men to preach—they need to know how to deliver the sermon effectively, that includes the use of supporting verses.

Stick to your sermon text.
Here's a principle: don't preach a text that isn't your sermon text.

Supporting verses are not filler.

Be wise in text selection and know your sermon text well enough.
Adequately study your text, so you don't even feel the need to add more material.

Simple tip: make sure you know what happens in the beginning, middle, and end of your text.
Don't divert from you sermon point.

A typical misunderstanding of expository preaching: 90% explanation, 10% application.
If you think you don't have enough text, then review your sermon details (explanation, illustration, application).
Why not add more application?
Maybe you have enough explanation of the sermon text, but you lack application.

That doesn't mean be creative. Know the text, and know your people. Based on the observation and interpretation, apply the text appropriately to themselves.

Final remark: you don't always need supporting verses.
A sermon can survive without them.

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