# Clear Sermon Method

> Practical sermon preparation techniques for pastors and teachers.

## About This Site

Clear Sermon Method is a Bible study resource website created by Dr. John Fallahee, an expert Logos Bible Software trainer. This site is part of the LearnLogos ministry, which provides comprehensive training for pastors, teachers, and students learning to use Logos Bible Software for sermon preparation, Bible study, and digital biblical studies.

## Author

Dr. John Fallahee is the founder of LearnLogos and author of DigitalSword, Dissertation, and REFLECT — books available on Logos.com. He specializes in teaching Logos Bible Software, sermon preparation methods, and digital Bible study workflows. He has trained thousands of pastors and students through live webinars, video training, and downloadable resources.

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## Site Category

Preaching

## Pages

- [Home](https://clearsermonmethod.com): Practical sermon preparation techniques
- [About](https://clearsermonmethod.com/about): About Clear Sermon Method and Dr. John Fallahee
- [Blog](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog): Articles and insights about preaching
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## Articles

- [Shortcuts for Uncovering Theological Patterns in Scripture](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/the-ultimate-logos-shortcut-list-part-4-of-5-clearsermonmethod): Shortcuts for Uncovering Theological Patterns in Scripture In Dr. John Fallahee’s The Ultimate Logos Shortcut List, Part 4/5 , the focus shifts from practical study tools to deeper theological inquir…
- [Logos Mobile Essentials: Practical Tips for Sermon Preparation and Bible Study](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/logos-mobile-20-key-uses-of-logos-mobile-web-app-essentials-part-2-of-2-clearsermonmethod): Logos Mobile offers practical tools for sermon preparation and Bible study, including split-screen layouts, pinned tools, and AI-powered study assistants. These features help users organize their resources and deepen their engagement with Scripture efficiently.
- [Practical Logos Shortcuts for Sermon Preparation](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/the-ultimate-logos-shortcut-list-part-35-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos training shows how to use smart search, inline search, clause search, intertextual links, translation comparison, and Factbook filters to speed up sermon preparation. Practical shortcuts let you compare versions, study words, track dialogue, and organize windows, helping you focus on the biblical text rather than software navigation.
- [Exploring the Discourse Dataset for Bible Study](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/using-the-discourse-dataset-for-bible-study-hdothd-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos training webinar (Part 2/3) shows how the Discourse Dataset helps readers identify structural features in Scripture through visual tags like over-specification and tailhead linkage. These tags, enabled via Formatting > Reformat > Discourse Features, highlight narrative patterns without requiring language expertise—making it easier to see how authors organize thoughts. For example, Genesis 1:30’s ‘every green plant’ is marked as over-specification, while Matthew 1:12 links ‘at the time of the deportation’ to ‘after’ through tailhead linkage, revealing thematic shifts. Tags also flag metacomments (e.g., ‘I say to you’ in Matthew 3:9) and emphasize key phrases like ‘in his own image’ (Genesis 1:27), guiding deeper study by pointing to authorial intent.
- [First Steps in Logos: Hermeneutics 101 – Practical Tips for Sermon Preparation](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/first-steps-in-logos-hermeneutics-101-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s “First Steps in Logos: Hermeneutics 101” webinar equips sermon preparers with practical Logos tools and ten key principles for accurate biblical interpretation.
- [Practical Steps for Studying Paul's Letters with Logos](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/how-to-study-the-apostle-pauls-letters-with-logos-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos webinar offers practical steps to study Paul’s letters by building a biography through search tools, the Fact Book, notebooks, and timelines—focusing on contextual understanding and structured organization.
- [Practical Training in Logos for Biblical and Theological Thinking](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/how-to-think-reason-biblically-theologically-with-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee's Logos training webinar teaches practical methods for using Logos Bible Software to study Scripture with biblical and theological precision. The session emphasizes grammatical, historical, and literal interpretation, warning against allegorical methods that distort meaning. Tools like passage analysis, notebooks, and custom guides help organize study, while AI features such as the Study Assistant generate thematic insights. These methods enable users to explore doctrines systematically, from justification to salvation, fostering accurate interpretation and spiritual growth.
- [Practical Logos Shortcuts for Sermon Preparation: A Clear Sermon Method Guide](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/the-ultimate-logos-shortcut-list-part-25-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s webinar introduces practical Logos shortcuts—like audio reading, parallel book views, and quick outline generation—that help pastors prepare sermons more efficiently while keeping Scripture study centered on God’s Word.
- [Hebrew & Greek: Advanced Grammar & Interpretations Using Logos and AI](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/hebrew-greek-advanced-grammar-interpretations-leve-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos training webinar teaches pastors to use original language grammar and AI tools for precise biblical interpretation, focusing on practical steps like textual analysis, word studies, and clause-level discourse analysis.
- [First Steps in Logos: Mastering Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Commentaries & Theological Works](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/first-steps-in-logos-mastering-dictionariesencyclo-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s webinar "First Steps in Logos" trains users to leverage Logos’ peer-reviewed dictionaries, commentaries, and theological works for deeper biblical study. Practical tips include using tags, advanced searches, and the CLEAR method to organize resources and avoid information overload.
- [The Ultimate Logos Shortcut List, Part 1/5 – Practical Tips for Sermon Preparation](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/the-ultimate-logos-shortcut-list-part-15-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos training webinar walks through practical shortcuts that streamline study and sermon preparation. This article distills the first 20 minutes of Part 1, highlighting tools for scaling the interface, building reading plans, using the AI‑powered Study Assistant, and organizing collections. Learn how to set exact UI scaling, create flexible reading plans, ask concise questions to the Study Assistant, and manage your library with smart collections and collections‑based filtering. These hands‑on techniques help you spend less time navigating Logos and more time digging into Scripture for your sermons.
- [Inductive Bible Study Basics for Logos: Cross-Referencing & Historical Background](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/inductive-bible-study-basics-for-logos-cross-refer-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos Bible Software training webinar teaches practical cross-referencing and historical background techniques for inductive Bible study, using Romans 8:28–30 as a key example. It highlights tools like The New Treasure of Scripture Knowledge, Power Lookup, Explorer, and Passage Guide, along with custom guide templates and Boolean searches to organize resources efficiently. The session emphasizes contextually grounded study to avoid personal biases and deepen understanding of Scripture.
- [Exploring the Attributes of God in Logos: A Practical Guide for Sermon Preparation](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/the-attributes-of-god-a-logos-deep-dive-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos training webinar provides sermon preparers with a practical method to study God’s attributes using notebooks, Passage Lists, highlighting, and AI tools in Logos. The training emphasizes organizing notes by attribute, refining searches for precision, and tagging key verses for easy retrieval.
- [Understanding Biblical Grammar with Logos: A Practical Guide for Non-Scholars](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/original-languages-with-logos-for-non-scholars-mor-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee’s Logos webinar teaches non-scholars how to study biblical Greek and Hebrew grammar using tools like tense, voice, and word morphology. Practical tips include using mouse-over features, lemma searches, and cheat sheets to avoid misinterpretation. The focus is on deepening faith through precise, context-driven Scripture study.
- [Practical Logos Research Strategies for Sermon Preparation and Dissertation Writing](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/how-to-research-and-write-a-dissertation-with-logo-clearsermonmethod): Learn how to use Logos’ footnote and collection features to organize research and write a dissertation that supports clear sermon preparation.
- [Exploring Logos Mobile for Sermon Preparation: Key Features from Dr. John Fallahee’s Webinar](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/logos-mobile-20-key-uses-of-logos-mobile-web-app-e-clearsermonmethod): Discover how to use Logos Mobile for sermon preparation, from customizing your read‑in experience and using the Sermon Manager, to organizing notes, creating split‑window layouts, and scanning printed references. This guide walks through the key features presented by Dr. John Fallahee in a concise, practical way.
- [Practical Ways to Use Dr. John Fallahee’s Inductive Bible Study Basics for Sermon Preparation](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/inductive-bible-study-basics-for-logos-prayer-obse-clearsermonmethod): Learn how to use Dr. John Fallahee’s inductive Bible study basics in Logos to sharpen your sermon preparation—prayer lists, visual filters, linked word studies, and parallel text all working together for a Scripture‑centered message.
- [Using Logos Essentials for Sermon Preparation: Layouts, Collections, and Notes](https://clearsermonmethod.com/blog/first-steps-in-logos-essentials-layouts-collection-clearsermonmethod): Dr. John Fallahee guides sermon preachers through Logos Essentials’ layout, collection, and linking tools—helping them streamline study and outline work.

## Related Sites by Dr. John Fallahee

- [LearnLogos](https://www.learnlogos.com): Logos Bible Software training store
- [Digital Sword](https://www.digitalsword.org): Bible software training and sermon preparation
- [Study the Bible Today](https://studythebibletoday.com): Daily Bible study tips and methods
- [Know Proverbs](https://knowproverbs.com): Wisdom literature with practical application
- [Clear Sermon Method](https://clearsermonmethod.com): Sermon preparation techniques
- [Logos Ninja](https://logosninja.com): Logos Bible Software tips and tricks

## Contact

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