The Form of a Sermon

In order for a sermon to be all that it can be, not only should a good preach- text be chosen, but a good form must also be used. Form is the way that a sermon is presented. If you have a good text but have poor form than your sermon is likely to be just okay. This chapter discusses the importance of sermon forms as well as giving a survey of different forms used for sermons.
Form and Development
There are six functions of form in a sermon. First, it will reshape the form of the text (141). If it doesn’t then the preacher would just be repeating the text that was probably already read at some point during the service. Second, it will affect the way the hearers respond (141). Third, it sets the expectations of the audience (141). Fourth, it keeps people interested (142). Fifth, it determines audience participation (142). Sixth, form affects the attitude that the hears will take toward the sermon (142).
Forms are generally based in one of two directions. The first is known...