During 2011, I’m sure I’ve listened to more preachers than most of you reading my words. In fact, I wish the average pastor had the freedom I do to hear various speakers from around the country and the world.
My primary observation, however, is one I have often made before. When listening to today’s sermons, it’s frequently difficult to figure out what the speakers want from me by way of response. A lot is said that’s both interesting and good. But, most of the time, it’s like the sermons have no bottom line.
There were noticeable exceptions to this, and, wouldn’t you know it, these were preachers who were in large and thriving churches.
As you go over the sermon you plan to preach this Sunday, have you made clear what it is you want people to do or stop doing? Will they know how to do this on their own, or do they need specific suggestions from you about how to pull this off?
If the answer to these questions isn’t obvious, your message may need some more work.
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Sunday’s coming. Do you have your sermon ready? Is it relevant? Will it effectively motivate your congregation to walk more in step with the Master? What about that Sermon Series you’ve been thinking about?
Or, if you’re someone who plans well ahead, have you asked yourself what you will preach for your Easter Sermon, your Advent Sermon, your Christmas Sermon?
David Mains and Mainstay Ministries can help. We offer a wide variety of Sermon Starters and Full Sermons that will give you Sermon Ideas to help you prepare for regular Saturday or Sunday sermons, Mid-week Bible Sermons, and Sermons for special occasions.
We also offer assistance as you create Topical Sermons, Sermons Series, and sermons for special times of the year. We have resources available to help you with Advent Celebrations, Advent Sermons, Christmas Sermons, Easter Sunday Sermons, Patriotic Sermons, and more.
For more information on how to create better Bible Sermons and how to turn Sermon Ideas into Sermon Outlines, and then into effective, meaningful Sunday Sermons, please click here to visit David Mains’ website.
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