Writing church sermons is a very overwhelming undertaking to anyone especially if it’s your first time to write one. The first concern will probably be ‘how you’re going to start your sermon’. Apprehensions on what passages of scriptures to include and how it’s going to be interpreted by many will be taken into consideration. Really overwhelming, isn’t it? Here are 3 simple sermon tips that will help you prepare you sermon.
Choosing a passage of scripture should top your list of activities. The passage will be used to focus your sermon on the topic that you would like to discuss. One great example here is when your sermon is all about the Sermon on the Mount but there’s a big chance you’ll go astray and will talk about the Last Supper! Having the exact passage of scripture will help you deliver the sermon smoother.
When delivering a sermon, it is imperative to catch the attention of the congregation. Suffice to say, the congregation will be bored if you start with the theological stuff immediately. To keep them interested and yes, awake, better start your sermon with an anecdote. Be ready with a personal anecdote to match your chosen passage of scripture.
Lastly, deliver your sermon succinctly. Don’t cross the 10-minute crucial time in delivering a sermon, so make sure that you have expressed your point within 10 minutes. To do this, prepare your sermon using bullet points for the topics that you want to cover during the sermon. Be concise, 3 or 4 topics with a 3-minute talking time each will do.
Delivery of your church sermons will dramatically improve in time but with the tips I have mentioned above, choosing a passage of scripture to guide you, starting off with a personal anecdote, and delivering your sermon concisely, you’ll notice that your sermon will get better.
