2. A Comprehensive Checkup
From Chapter 196
The Art & Craft of Biblical Preaching
Haddon Robinson, Craig Brian Larson, Gen. Ed.
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

3. Organization - Introduction
Does the message get attention?
Does it touch some need directly or indirectly?
Does it orient hearers to the subject? Or to the main idea? Or to the first point?
Is it the right length? Is there a specific purpose?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

4. Organization - Structure
Is the development clear? Is the overall structure clear?
Does the sermon have a central idea? Can you state it?
Are the transitions clear? Do they review?
Is there a logical or psychological link between the points?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

5. Organization - Structure
Do the main points relate back to the main idea?
Does the sermon have a central idea? Have you thought of various ways to restate it?
Are the sub-points clearly related to the main points?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

6. Organization - Conclusion
Does the sermon build to a climax?
Is there an adequate summary of ideas?
Are there effective closing appeals or suggestions?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

7. Content Is this subject significant? Is it appropriate?
Is the sermon built on solid exegesis?
Does the speaker show where he or she is in the text?
Is the analysis of the subject thorough? Logical?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

8. Content Does the speaker convince you that he or she is right?
Does the content show originality?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

9. Content – Supporting Material
Is the supporting material logically related to its point?
Is it interesting? Varied? Specific? Sufficient?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

10. Content - Style Does the speaker use correct grammar?
Is the speaker’s vocabulary Concrete? Vivid? Varied?
Are words used correctly?
Does the choice of words add to the effectiveness of the sermon?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

11. Delivery–Intellectual Directness
Does the speaker want to be heard? Is the speaker alert?
Do you feel the speaker is talking to you?
Is the speaker friendly?
Does the delivery sound like a lively conversation?
Are words pronounced correctly?

12. Delivery– Oral Presentation
Is the voice easy to listen to? Is there clear articulation?
Is there vocal variety? Does the pitch level change?
Is there a variety of force? Does the rate vary enough?
Does the speaker use pauses effectively?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

13. Delivery– Physical Presentation
Is the speaker’s entire body involved in the delivery?
Does the speaker gesture?
Are the gestures spontaneous? Wide? Definite? Are there distracting mannerisms?
Is the posture good? Does the speaker look alert?
Is there good facial expression?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

14. Audience Adaptation
Is the sermon adapted to the hearer’s interests? Attitudes?
Is the message related to hearer’s knowledge? Does it meet needs?
Does the speaker look hearers in the eye?
Do you feel the speaker is aware of audience response?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

15. Extra-biblical Helps crosswalk.com www.willowcreek.com/

16. Tools of the Trade www.biblesoft.com/academic Password: SUA863
Helps in preaching continue to expand especially with access to better exegetical helps
Password: SUA863
And internet links

17. Tools of the Trade SermonSpice.com Shoutable.com BlueFishTV.com
HighwayVideo.com

18. Sermon Reaction Questionnaire
Reluctance:
Preacher is called, laypeople are not
He or she is our preacher
Not sure of preacher’s sincerity?
By-product: people become better listeners?
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

19. Sermon Reaction Questionnaire
Select group of laypeople
Poll for a couple weeks initially then again later to see if you are improving
Random group of 20, polled for 5 weeks straight, then meet to share the research, clarify some of the responses.
Remember some questions are in reverse order on the rating scale.
Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008

20. Prepared by Dr. Kelly
Homiletics I, Fall 2008