Preparing A Sermon A Five Step Approach

5 Steps for Preparing a Sermon Step 1:Preparing for the Sermon Step 2:Writing the Sermon Step 3:Practicing the Sermon Step 4:Delivering the Sermon Step 5:Evaluating the Sermon

Step 1: Preparing for the Sermon Reading the lessons Personal Reflection & Prayer Commentaries Stories, illustrations & anecdotes

Biblical Commentaries Online Resources: – The Working Preacher – /05/2013&lectionary=rclhttp:// /05/2013&lectionary=rcl Logos Productions –Lectern Resource –Pulpit Resource – t-resource-online-subscriptionhttp:// t-resource-online-subscription

Step 2: Writing the Sermon Decide how long Learn your personal style The three parts of your sermon: –The Beginning(handout) –The Body –The Ending

Step 3: Practicing the Sermon Full manuscript vs. notes Practice out loud Consider a re-write after you practice out loud Tips for Practice Session –Be mindful of … Tone Speed of speech projection of voice body language tics

Step 4: Delivering the Sermon Concentration Good eye contact Be mindful of time … and straying too far from manuscript Try to relax

Step 5: Evaluating the Sermon Consider videotaping the Sermon Ask some people to do a written evaluation Personal reflection: How did it feel?

Activity Choose a scripture text, and begin to write your own sermon. 1:00 pm -- 3:15 pm Begin with text, read, re-read, prayer, research (Biblical and modern day) Write –Opening –Body –Conclusion