The secret which lets your points breathe

Introduction. Point one. Point two. Point three. Application. Conclusion.

When a sermon feels like a flood of words, the structure of the sermon mimics the one above.

But, it doesn’t have to be this way.

In fact, a sermon should never resemble a quality essay response.

The reason is simple, a sermon is not a thought monologue. A sermon should be thought provoking. A sermon should give you space to ponder.

The way this is achieved is by creating space in your sermon.

And, if you look closely at the following flow of a sermon, then you’ll spot the secret which will allow your points to breathe.

Introduction. Point one. Question. Point two. Question. Point three. Question. Application. Question. Conclusion.

Questions allow your points to land in the minds of the congregation. 

If you ask how your point will affect them at work tomorrow...

If you ask where they have seen your point play our in the lives of those around them...

If you ask the congregation to consider what the Holy Spirit may be saying to them currently...

Then you break up the deluge of words from the pulpit.

Then you make your points more applicable.

Then your points will be more memorable.

You just need to allow space and time to let your points breathe...