Instructions for annotating sermons. 

The sermons are all located on this page:

 http://www.georgekoch.com/SERMONS/Sermons%20by%20Number.htm

Please do the annotations according to these instructions, and just for the sermon numbers that are assigned to you. You'll be given one sermon on which to begin. If the work you do is thorough, additional sermons will be assigned. You'll be paid $10 for each sermon you complete, after the annotation is completed and returned. It will be your choice to either receive a check, or payment through PayPal. Let me know. 

This process is being completed for about 500 sermons preached over the last 11+ years, and will be used to create a database by topic, title, scripture reference, keyword, lectionary (from the Common Lectionary), and so on. Your skill in listening and writing is a vital part of this process. How you schedule your time is entirely your decision: you can do the work at one sitting (or more), at noon or at 3 AM. Sermons generally are between 20 and 30 minutes, and average about 25. Total time spent per sermon will probably average about an hour.

Please use this downloadable form to fill out and return: ANNOTATION FORM.

Your answers should be on the blank line following each item.  Each assignment should be returned as a separate email, and the Subject: line of the email should include the word Sermon, the number, and your name, like this:

Sermon 010 from Jane Doe

Also found below are: 

A SAMPLE Sermon Tape Annotation form that has been completed. Yours should look like this when you are done. 

A list of common topics and keywords to use for the Main Topics and Keywords sections. If a topic or keyword in a sermon is not in this list, feel free to add one in your answer on the form. It will get added to the common topics and keywords list by us in due time. Keep this on hand for future sermon annotations. 

A list of Bible book name abbreviations. Please use these for all scripture references. Keep this on hand as well.

Any questions, just drop me an email at  Terry@georgekoch.com

If you’d like to learn more about our church, visit http://www.resurrection.org

- Terry Brady, secretary for George Koch.
 


ALWAYS PUT YOUR ANNOTATIONS ON THE LINE BELOW THE SECTION TITLE, NOT ON THE SAME LINE.

WRONG:

Other scriptures cited: Mat 4:17, Luk 9:62, Rom 6:19, Rom 15:15-16, 1Th 4:3-7, Act 8:25 

RIGHT:

Other scriptures cited:
Mat 4:17, Luk 9:62, Rom 6:19, Rom 15:15-16, 1Th 4:3-7, Act 8:25 

 

 

SAMPLE
Sermon Tape Annotation
Summary and Outline Form
 

Sermon Number:
001                 

Sermon Title:
Bringing in God’s Kingdom 

Date (21-Mar-2005  format):
01-Jan-1998

Author (change if different):
Rev Dr George Byron Koch 

Main topics (Use one to three items from Keyword list. Also note if major issues of theology, church, or Christian life are addressed, by topic Note that each word is separated from the next by a comma and a space:
Evangelism, Sanctification, Testimony 

Keywords and expressions (Use as many as apply. Use list but feel free to make up a new one if the one you need isn’t on the list. Also include all persons that are mentioned, such as Calvin, Pascal, Aquinas, Augustine, Stott, etc.) Note that each word is separated from the next by a comma and a space:
Sanctification, Great Commandment, God’s kingdom, Kingdom, Holy Spirit, Augustine, Evangelism, Living with unbelievers, Testimony, Pharisees, Junias, Theology 

Hebrew or Greek words explained (include a copy of this section for each foreign word that is explained):
Word (English version):

sanctify

Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Latin:

Greek

Original word (transliterated into English letters):

hagiazo

Scripture reference:

Heb 9:13

Definition (use what the preacher says):

To separate from profane things and dedicate to God
 

Word (English version):
love

Hebrew, Greek, Aramaic, Latin:

Greek

Original word (transliterated into English letters):

agape

Scripture reference:

Mat 22:37

Definition (use what the preacher says):

To act for the benefit of another; to love dearly 

Key scriptures (use Bible book abbreviations from list below) Note that each citation is separated from the next by a comma and a space:
Mat 28:18-20, Mat 10:7-8, Mat 22:37-40 

Other scriptures cited:
Mat 4:17, Luk 9:62, Rom 6:19, Rom 15:15-16, 1Th 4:3-7, Act 8:25 

One sentence short description of sermon:
We are commanded to share the good news with those who do not yet know Jesus as Lord, but we are to do it not just by our words, but also by the content of our lives.

Outline AND Long description (200-500 words).  Please use minimal indentation for your outline - flush left for 1, 2, 3, etc., indent one space for a, b, c, etc., and indent 3 spaces for i, ii, iii, etc:

1. Jesus gave his life to reconcile us to God
  a. This is the good news and needs to be shared with others
     i. Others include those in the church who do not know Christ
     ii. Others include those we meet in our daily lives
  b.  It is a free gift, not earned
  c.  It is available to all
2.  For our testimony to be believed, our lives should show evidence of our faith
  a. It is not just our words, but our actions – loving God and neighbor – that matter
  b. Sanctification is the process of growing up, maturing, being conformed to the image of Christ
  c. Sanctification produces actions consistent with words
3. When we allow the Holy Spirit to work in us, He will also work through us to bless others and to lead them into the kingdom

As believers, we understand the gift of Jesus Christ on the cross for our salvation. It is really good news, but for non-believers it is often hard to grasp. This is made worse by the fact that as Christians, we can appear judgmental and mean-spirited to non-Christians, quoting Bible verses and threatening eternity in hell to those who don’t accept our preaching. While it is right to be concerned for the eternal destiny of everyone, sharing the good news ought to be done in a way that sounds like good news, not as a threat, nor condescending toward people’s beliefs, no matter how odd. If we truly believe the good news, and act according to the two great commandments, loving God and our neighbors, even loving our enemies and praying for them, our very lives will give support to our testimony. The world is already too full of people who say one thing and do another. By letting the Holy Spirit work in us for our sanctification – our maturing as believers – we are made more credible when we speak the gospel. This then allows us to participate more fully in the breaking into this world of the Kingdom of God, and allows the Holy Spirit to use us and work through us more fully.

Other comments (e.g. “sound quality poor,” “ incorrect scripture reference during sermon,” or anything else you believe we need to know!)
Long wait at beginning before sermon started. Long pause in middle.

 


 

Topic and Keyword List for Sermons

A New Creation
Abortion
Abraham’s Promise
Abundance
Acceptance
All Saints Day
Anabaptists
Anger
Anglican Communion
Apostles
Apostles Prior To Resurrection
Armor Of God
Asking For God’s Help
Augustine
Baptism
Baptism Of Holy Spirit
Beatitudes
Believing
Bethlehem
Bible
Body Movements
Body Of Christ
Born Again
Bride
Bridegroom, Bride And Dark Suitor
Character
Charity
Children And Parent’s Mutual Responsibility
Children Of God
Christ King
Christ Lives In Us
Christ’s Table
Christian Charity
Christian Life
Christmas
Cleaning And Pruning
Cleansing Temple
Comfort Is In God
Coming Of Holy Spirit
Coming Of Messiah
Commentaries From Rabbis
Communion
Confession
Contracts Vs. Relationships
Creation
Dancing
Different Gifts
Different Tasks
Disciples
Earthly Riches Vs. God Grace
Easter
Easter Season
Elements Of Worship Service, Some Structured, Some Spontaneous
Esther
Evangelism
Evangelism
Faith
Faith In Midst Of Trials
Fear And Trembling References In Scripture
Fear Of Lord
Feed My Sheep
First Commandment
Forgiveness
Forgiveness And Freedom
Fornication
Gesture
Gifts From Holy Spirit
Gifts Of Holy Spirit
Giving
Giving Up Control
Glorification
God Appears On Mountain To Moses, Elijah And Jesus
God Is Not Mad At You
God’s Glory Falls On Us
God’s Kingdom
God’s Love
God’s Love For Us
God’s Mercy
God’s Testimony About His Son
God’s Will
Good Choices
Good News
Grace Of God
Great Commandment
Halloween
Harvest
Healing
History And Nature Of God
Holy Days
Holy Family
Holy Spirit
Homosexuality
How Do We Live After We’re Saved?
How Do We Worship God?
How To Deal With Stress
How We Are To Live?
Humble Yourself
Hypocrisy
I Need You, Go Away
Isaiah’s Prophecies
James
Jeremiah’s Words Are For Us Today
Jesus In Temple
Jesus On His Divinity
Jesus’ Moral Teachings
Jewish Law
Joy Of Holy Spirit
Junias
Justification
Kingdom
Kingdom At Hand
Leadership
Liturgy
Live Out Life Of Spirit
Living Spirit Filled Life
Living With Holy Spirit
Living With Unbelievers
Love
Love Covers A Multitude Of Sins
Love Your Neighbor
Loving Each Other
Loving Sinner, Hating Sin
Manifestations Of Grace
Marital Responsibility
Marriage
Martyrs
Messiah
Nature Of Jesus
Nazarenes
Nazareth
Need For Christian Education
Neighbor
Paul’s Clarification Of Sanctification
Paul’s List Of Sins To Avoid From Fornication To Gossip
Peter
Pharisees
Philemon’s Slave
Pitfalls Of Pride
Power Of God
Power Of Salvation
Praise God
Prayer And Worship
Presence Of God In Our Lives
Presence Of Holy Trinity
Pride
Priesthood Of All Believers
Problem Of Forgiveness
Promise That Jesus Will Live Among Us
Prophecies About Messiah In Hebrew Scripture
Prophecy
Questioning Faith
Reading Scripture
Rebirth In Christ
Reconciled To God?
Reformation
Reformation Day
Relevancy Of Bible
Repentance
Rest And Renewal
Resurrection
Right To Life
Right With God
Sadducees
Saints
Salvation
Sanctification
Science
Screwtape Letters
Seasons Of Church
Second Coming Of Christ
Seek To Do God’s Will
Sex Outside Of Marriage
Sharing Good News
Sharing Gospel
Sharing Praise And Thanksgiving
Sharing The Gospel
Sin And Repentance
Sins Of Omission
Song
St. Augustine
St. Francis Of Assisi
Steadfastness Of God’s Love
Stewardship
Stumbling Stone
Submission To Each Other
Surrender
Take A Stand On Side Of Good
Taking Communion
Ten Commandments
Testimony
Thanksgiving Day
Theology
Thoughts On Prayer
Transfiguration
Trust In Lord
Truth And Honesty
Two Great Commandments
Use Of Talents
We Become Like What We Worship
We Have Been Called By Jesus
What Baptism Means
What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?
What It Means To Be A Member
When We Listen
Who Is Messiah?
Who We Are In Christ
Who Will Be Invited To Eternal Life
Why Did Jesus Come?
Wisdom
Working Together
Works
Worship
 



Bible book name abbreviations

Abbreviation and Book Full Name (note that the abbreviations have NO spaces in them. 1 Timothy is 1Ti, not 1 Ti).
Gen    Genesis
Exo    Exodus
Lev    Leviticus
Num    Numbers
Deu    Deuteronomy
Jos    Joshua
Jdg    Judges
Rut    Ruth
1Sa    1 Samuel
2Sa    2 Samuel
1Ki    1 Kings
2Ki    2 Kings
1Ch    1 Chronicles
2Ch    2 Chronicles
Ezr    Ezra
Neh    Nehemiah
Est    Esther
Job    Job
Psa    Psalm
Pro    Proverbs
Ecc    Ecclesiastes
Sol Song of Solomon
Isa    Isaiah
Jer    Jeremiah
Lam    Lamentations
Eze    Ezekiel   
Dan    Daniel
Hos    Hosea
Joe    Joel
Amo    Amos
Oba    Obadiah
Jon    Jonah
Mic    Micah
Nah    Nahum   
Hab    Habakkuk
Zep    Zephaniah
Hag    Haggai   
Zec    Zechariah
Mal    Malachi
Mat    Matthew
Mar    Mark
Luk    Luke
Joh    John
Act    Acts
Rom    Romans
1Co    1 Corinthians
2Co    2 Corinthians
Gal    Galatians
Eph    Ephesians
Phi    Philippians
Col    Colossians
1Th    1 Thessalonians
2Th    2 Thessalonians
1Ti    1 Timothy
2Ti    2 Timothy
Tit    Titus
Phm    Philemon
Heb    Hebrews
Jam    James
1Pe    1 Peter
2Pe    2 Peter
1Jo    1 John
2Jo    2 John
3Jo    3 John
Jud    Jude
Rev    Revelation

Non-canonical books (Apocrypha), occasionally referenced:
1Es    1 Esdras
Jdt    Judith
Tob    Tobit
1Ma    1 Maccabees
2Ma    2 Maccabees
3Ma    3 Maccabees
4Ma    4 Maccabees
Ode    Odes
Wis    Wisdom
Sir    Sirach (aka Ecclesiasticus)
Pss    Psalms of Solomon
Bar    Baruch
Epj    Epistle of Jeremiah
Sus    Susanna
Bel    Bel