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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
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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 • http://www.workingpreacher.org/?lect_date=05/05/2013&lectionary=rcl Logos Productions • Lectern Resource • Pulpit Resource • http://www.logosproductions.com/content/pulpit-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
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 3: Practicing the Sermon
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