Nine Marks of a Good Sermon
Nine Marks of a Good Sermon grew out of my class at Georgetown College, working with ministerial students who were beginners in public speaking. I have listed them here, chapter by chapter, mark by mark, all nine of them; each is 500 words or less–that is, very brief. There is also a one hour PODCAST that treats all nine marks.
Every Good Sermon has One Clear Idea
Every Good Sermon Arises Naturally from a Biblical Text
Every Good Sermon Responds to the Needs of the Listeners
Every Good Sermon Includes a Question
Every Good Sermon Includes a Metaphor
Every Good Sermon Includes a Story
Every Good Sermon Tells Some Part of the Jesus Story
Every Good Sermon Expresses the Passion of the Preacher
Every Good Sermon Includes an Appeal for Response