Sermon Speech : Thankfulness

 Sermon Speech Instructions This speech incorporates aspects of an informative speech, a manuscript speech, and a persuasive speech. Use Chapel Library’s website http://www.chapellibrary.org/literature/title-catalog/ to find an author or topic. Since this is supposed to be about an historic sermon, the sermon you choose to discuss MUST have been written before 1900. Select 2-3 paragraphs for the manuscript portion. To begin, prepare a brief introduction, including a thesis statement, something like: “Today, I am presenting biographical information about Jonathan Edwards, the historical context of his sermon, Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, an excerpt from that sermon, and will close with a personal response.” (Transition: Let me begin with a brief biography & historical background …) Next, find biographical information about the Christian speaker or writer. Discuss any important contexts surrounding the sermon. Use at least 3 of the following about the speaker/author: A. Title, if applicable (i.e. Doctor, Pastor, etc.) B. Religious affiliation (denomination, position within the church) C. Hometown D. Approximate age E. Length of time as a speaker F. Political or historical identity G. Any relevant event or date when it was delivered or written