Someone asked me recently about my process for developing sermons. I'm sure every
preacher uses his own unique procedure, but mine was developed during my time of
study at Southwesteren Baptist Theology Seminary...
Dr. Jesse Northcutt was my major professor in seminary. I think I had him for the basic
sermon class required for all divinity students, and for four or five advanced preaching
labs. In addition to being a scholar and a gentleman, Dr. Northcutt was a man of God
committed to preparing new generations of preachers. Along with two other seminary
preaching professors, he co-authored a basic preaching text- "Steps to the Sermon."
Both in his book and his lectures, Dr. Northcutt stressed the integrity and responsibility
required of one who would stand before others to proclaim "thus saith the Lord."