What would you think about making this announcement before you preach next time?
“I want to inform you that in an effort to improve my communication skills, I have asked five people in our congregation to evaluate this morning’s sermon. They have agreed not to talk to anyone else about their response. Also, they will e-mail or phone me as to their thoughts by noon this Wednesday. What they share will be confidential between me and these given persons.
“Next Sunday I will once again ask five additional men or women or teens to do this as a favor to me. My plan is to continue this practice for at least ten Sundays. Let me know if you are interested in being chosen for this task.”
- How do you think your people would respond?
- Would they see this as something positive?
- Would it cause you to work harder on your sermon?
- Might people listen more closely to what you say?
- Does such a tactic threaten you?
- Is this just asking for trouble?
I personally think this is an idea that would bring about a greater bonding between a preacher and his/her people. I’m also curious to know if anyone reading my suggestion is willing to try it.
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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.
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