How to Tell the Gospel Story in Every Sermon

How to Tell the Gospel Story in Every Sermon

So far in this series of posts, I have tried to make a case for story-shaped preaching. I hope the message has come through clearly that the most compelling reason for story-shaped preaching is that “story” is the shape of the gospel. The question now becomes, “How do preach in such a way that every sermon is a retelling of the gospel story, applied to some aspect of contemporary life?”

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Qualities of a Good Sermon

Qualities of a Good Sermon

What would make your list of qualities of a good sermon? For some, the priority is on the substance of the message. Others recognize that it doesn’t matter what you intend to say if you can’t say it clearly enough for the message to be understood. For others, interest is paramount — whatever the sermon is, it should not be boring!

Which perspective is correct? Like many either-or questions, the answer is “yes!” All of the above! So, here is my current list …

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