Preaching Assessment Name * Name of preacher Date * Date of Sermon MM DD YYYY Time Started * Hour Minute Second AM PM Time Finished * Hour Minute Second AM PM 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 * A copy of this form will be sent to you for your records Thank you!Please contact the speaker and arrange a time to debrief with the speaker.
