Sermon critique - david

LLT Course on Homiletics

Final Sermon Critique

Name:  Dave

Sermon Title and Passage:  John 3:10-15

One sentence summary: Not sure – Nicodemus Captured?

Content:

Is the sermon faithful to the text?

No, and this you did, despite having this grading sheet, and despite our conversations.  This brings to mind a serious question.  Will you follow the directions of the pastor who oversees you as a deacon? 

Will you honestly perform the office, as it is limited by our confessions, and not preach what you feel, but instead what the text feels.  To be honest, I don’t know, and I have to prior to making my final recommendation about you.

Does the sermon adequately proclaim Christ Jesus, as  Savior an Lord?

Barely adequately. And again, this is in the text.

Does the sermon distinguish between Law and Gospel?  Does the Gospel predominate?

The picture of Nick without a clue comes close.  But no where did I sense a need for salvation/deliverance/rescue, except for in this life – YOU had slides of hell – but you didn’t tie thatto the road Nick was on…

Are Illustrations and stories relevant to the text?

So-so

Is the sermon sacramental?   Does it take advantage of its “liturgy”

Couldn’t tell

Did the sermon flow well?

no

Delivery

Body Language consistent?

Body language betrayed a lack of preparation

Vocals  Strong/Appropriate?

The vocals were strong and clear.  HOWEVER, there were numerous times of stumbling over your toungue.

Understandable – Does it impact congregation?

Some of it did.

People’s comments?

Appreciative.

Other:

I get the distinct feeling you thought you could float through this class.  I am not sure you read the readings, as if you found them not relevant, or not able to instruct you about preaching and ministry.

Grade :          Pass/Fail/Incomplete

I want you to re-write that sermon – the way it was expected of you to write it – based on the text –not some lameduck overarching theme.  I want to see it Law and Gospel oriented.

I want to also see the worksheet filled out – that tells me you actually did the research on the passage.  No excuses, no “that’s not the way I do it”.  You aren’t in this program to teach, you are in it to learn.