A Study of John Piper’s Sermon Preparation: A Model for Pastors who Emphasize the Supremacy of God in Expository Preaching

This dissertation aims to answer the question, How can the preacher complete the process of his expository sermon preparation to manifest God\u27s glory and exalt His supremacy in preaching by studying Piper\u27s life and methods? Based on an analysis of Piper\u27s writings and selected sermons, this project investigates Piper\u27s background and influences on his God-centered life and theological system. It then discuses Piper\u27s principles and skills of biblical exegesis, and it looks into the major influence on Piper\u27s biblical exegesis. It also describes Piper\u27s philosophy of preaching: Piper\u27s motivation and purpose of preaching, and it investigate great preachers who impacted Piper\u27s preaching. It then discuses Piper\u27s skills of expository preaching. Finally, it offers a summary of the findings and an application