Friday, 7 June 2019

Guidelines To Follow When Preparing For Spiritual Sermons

By Donna Morgan


As a preacher, you have the responsibility of preaching to the masses and guiding them in their spiritual path. This is done by preparing a sermon that is good every time that you stand at the podium or any other platform that is offered to you. It is assumed that preachers have an easy time delivering a sermon, but this is not the case. Here is a step by step guideline on how you should prepare for the best spiritual sermons.

Preachers do not preach from their minds. They are supposed to be guided by God through the Holy Spirit. But for them to receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit, they need to pray. If you want to prepare a good sermon that will touch lives, you should first consult with God through prayer. The spirit will not only offer you guidance, but He will also provide you wisdom.

Reading the bible is important before you preach. Remember that you will be preaching using the bible, so you need to avoid misquoting the bible by reading it carefully. You should read several Bible versions and not one. Different translators translated the different versions of the Bible, so reading a number of the versions will enable you to understand the bible well. Also, some of the translators omit some verses, so reading a number of the versions will enable you to identify such verses.

When you are preparing a sermon, you need to have your audience in mind. What problems do they have, what environment are they leaving in, and what are their inspirations. You want to offer a Godly solution to the people who are listening to you. So, take time to evaluate your crowd and try to create a sermon that speaks to each one of them. Since you may not know the problems and the life of all your guests, you should also communicate with the Holy Spirit so that He may allow you to know the people you will be preaching to.

When delivering the sermon, you need to have points which will guide you. In that way, your sermon will be orderly, and you will minister to many people. Your audience will also understand your sermon if you prepare it in an orderly manner. A poorly prepared sermon may end up not having an impact on the people.

You also need to find someone to read through your sermon before you deliver it. Such a person will help you point out ideas which might have been left out. Also, they will help you to remove unnecessary things from the sermon. A critic will help you pinpoint some of the things that may bring tension or misunderstanding. They will also offer advice on the best way to deliver your sermon.

You may prepare a good message, but how you present it may be lacking. You need to prepare and practice. It is essential that you find an audience. You can practice in front of your family or even in front of a mirror, but practicing is very important.

Research on topics you intend to address; read ideas and thoughts of other preachers on those topics so as to get more informed. A good sermon is the one that adds value to the spirituality of your congregation. Strive to make your people understand God, believe in him, and live a Godly life. Ensure that you preach about love, peace, and forgiveness. Encourage your listeners to have faith in God and spread the gospel.




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