Here's some great advice about preaching from Haddon Robinson a professor from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary as well as a popular radio broadcaster on the show, Discover the Word. Frankly, I wanted to make sure that I personally never forget this message - that's why I include it here. But if you have two minutes and forty seconds, you might want to watch the YouTube video below.
7 Elements of a Good Sermon:
- Oriented to the Scriptures, but it's also oriented to the men and women in the pews.
- A good sermon bridges the gap to the 21st century.
- A good sermon is well delivered.
- It's also spontaneous.
- Simple - Takes profound truth and states it in a way that people can understand.
- Good preaching is enthusiastic. The hearer feels this person wants to be heard.
- Authentic - Message comes from the inside.