will be set forth and treated textually. It may mean that a sermon structure will be developed in which all or most of the segment will be covered in the course of the sermon. Regardless of homiletical method, it is wise to build on the foundation of a complete thematic segment. This precaution will help assure that the sermon grows out of the authority of Scripture and is not simply a by-product of the preacher’s own agenda. • The length and/or depth of the text must be considered in view of the
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