Sermon Evaluation Form
Sermon Evaluation Form
Sermon Evaluation Form
Haddon Robinson
Organization
Introduction
Does it get attention? _______
Does it touch some need directly or indirectly? _______
Does it orient you to the subject? _______ or to the main idea? _______ or to the first point?
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Is it the right length? _______ Is there a specific purpose? _______
Structure
Is the development clear? _______ Is the overall structure clear? _______
Does the sermon have a central idea? _______ Can you state it? _______
Are the transitions clear? _______ Do they review? _______
Is there a logical or psychological link between the points? _______
Do the main points relate back to the main idea? _______
Are the subpoints clearly related to their main points? _______
Conclusion
Does the sermon build to a climax? _______
Content
Is this subject significant? _______ Is it appropriate? _______
Is the sermon built on solid exegesis? _______
Does the speaker show you where he is in the text? _______
Is the analysis of the subject thorough? _______ logical? _______
Does the speaker convince you that he is right? _______
Does the content show originality? _______
Supporting Material
Is the supporting material logically related to its point? _______
o Is it interesting? _______ varied? _______ specific? _______ sufficient? _______
Style
Does the speaker use correct grammar? _______
Is his vocabulary concrete, vivid? _______ varied? _______
Are words used correctly? _______
Does the choice of words add to the effectiveness of the sermon? _______
Delivery
Intellectual Directness
Does the speaker want to be heard? _______ Is he alert? _______
Do you feel he is talking with you? _______
Is he friendly? _______
Does the delivery sound like lively conversation? _______
Are words pronounced correctly? _______
Oral Presentation
Is the voice easy to listen to? _______ Is there clear articulation? _______
Is there vocal variety? _______ Does the pitch level change? _______
Is there variety in force? _______ Does the rate vary enough? _______
Does the speaker use pauses effectively? _______
Physical Presentation
Is the entire body involved in the delivery? _______ Does he use gestures? _______
Are the gesture spontaneous? _______ wide? _______ definite? _______ Are there distracting
mannerisms?
Is the posture good? _______ Does the speaker look alert? _______
Is there good facial expression? _______
General Effectiveness
Audience Adaptation
Is the sermon adapted to your interests? _______ attitudes? _______
Is it related to your knowledge? _______ Does it meet needs? _______
Does the speaker look you in the eye? _______
Do you feel he is aware of audience response? _______