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.

God speaks to people through preachers and missionaries. Thus, the first thing you need to do when preparing what to preach is to spend time in prayer. Prayers will help you connect with God, and you will get inspiration on what to share with your congregation. Pray for guidance and ask God to speak through you.

Read different bible versions. You do not want to read one text because it may be misleading. Every translator of the Bible has their language and understanding. If you depend on one, you will notice that it misses something or there is material added. There are different translations, and you need to know what each says before you prepare your sermon.

Great preachers are known to uplift and make their congregation feel encouraged. It is important to have your congregation in mind when you are preparing your homily. Understand what troubles your church members, what they are going through, what they want in life and evaluate their spirituality. This will help you create a sermon that is relevant and make your congregation relate with it.

A homily should be understood easily. Make sure that your sermon has a good structure. You can make points that will guide your preaching. The sermon should feel natural and have a good flow of words and thoughts. You may put together a good homily, but if it does not have the right structure, all will be in vain.

Share the sermon with someone before you preach to the congregation. This person should listen and critic the sermon. This helps to analyze your homily at a different point of view. By doing this, you get helpful insights that will improve your homily by either adding some information that you might have omitted or removing controversial information that might confuse your congregation.

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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