Preaching Assessment

Name

Name of preacher

Date

Date of Sermon

YYYY

Time Started

Hour

Minute

Second

Time Finished

Hour

Minute

Second

Section 1: Aim and Structure

Was there a clear structure to the sermon and if so, what were the main points?

Was there a clear 'big idea' to the message? What was it?

Was the introduction engaging and appropriate? Did the sermon deliver what the introduction promised?

Was there a clear conclusion? How effective was it?

Section 2: Interpretation

Was the text properly understood and expounded? Did the main points of the text come across clearly?

Was the text set in its immediate and whole Bible context? How did that help to clarify the contents?

Did the application arise from the text and reflect its main points?

Section 3: Presentation

Was the sermon clear and easy to follow?

Were illustrations used effectively to deepen understanding or focus application, or did they distract?

Was the talk compelling? What response was being asked for?

How appropriate were the manner of the preacher, the verbal style, and use of language, as well as the pitch and pace and the body language of the preacher?

Section 4: General

What was the strongest positive quality of the sermon?

What immediate steps could be taken to improve?

Was there a balanced presentation of the three-fold goal of preaching?

1. Law of God 2. Grace of God 3. Ways of God

Did the sermon meet time requirements?

Yes—less than 5 minutes +/-

No—greater than 5 minutes +/-

Uncertain

Name of assessor

Your name

First Name

Last Name

Your Email

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