3 Simple Sermon Preparation Tips

Now you need to write a sermon. It can be quite a daunting task, especially if you've never written one before. First things first. Do you have a required topic? What passages of scripture do you use? How will you conclude? Can you even do that? Keep in mind, many parts of the bible can have more than one meaning.

At the top of the list of things to do is to make sure that you have a passage of scripture that you want to preach off of. A lot of times, this should keep you focused on one topic. For example, if you are preaching about the 10 Commandments, then you you won't want to start talking about the Last Supper.

Another thing you want to do is start the sermon off with a related personal story. Try to make it a humorous one if you can. Not only does this keep the the congregation awake, but it helps them relate better to your sermon. Adding the human element will greatly help in keeping the parishioners interested.

The third tip is to keep the sermon concise. A wise minister used to say, if you can't get your point across in under 10 minutes, then it wasn't worth getting across in the first place. One way to keep your sermon succinct is to make a list of bullet points that you want to address in the sermon itself. It's best if there are 4 or less of these points. If you limit each one to about 3 minutes talking time, you should have no problem getting the message of your sermon across in around 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, using the tips in this article, getting a specific passage of scripture, opening with a personal story, and staying concise and around 10 minutes, your sermon will deliver your message, and the congregation will appreciate you for it.

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