Prepare the Way of the Lord! or How to Get the Most Out of Your Sunday Sermon, Part 2

I. THE ANTICIPATION

1. Spurgeon's A Puritan Catechism, Q72, Q73
2. Sermon, "This is My Beloved Son!" Matt 3:17
   a. the Pulpit
   b. the Preacher
   c. the Proclamation

II. THE PREPARATION

1. Prepare the Way of the Lord, Matt 3:3a
   a. Isaiah 40:3
   b. Exodus 19:1-20
2. Prayerful, Practical Application
   a. garments, Ex 19:14
   b. giving, 1 Cor 16:2
   c. gathering, Heb 10:24-25
   d. God's minister, Eph 6:19

III. THE SANCTIFICATION

1. Make Straight Paths, Matt 3:3b
2. Meeting with God

IV. THE EXPECTATION

1. Expect Great Things from God
2. Execute Great Things for God