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From Fear to Faith Sermon Principles
Dr. Kregg Hood shares important principles to assist you in preparing and delivering the sermons of the From Fear to Faith Sermon Series.
Positive, Motivational Tone
A positive tone in your messages sets the stage for victory. It should convey that you understand there will be challenges, but that you know God is the answer. Have every sermon provide practical ways for people to take a step up in how they trust God.
God-Directed
Study and pray over each sermon outline. Then, determine what you think God wants you to present to your listeners that will show His faithfulness in the midst of contemporary situations.
Share Your Struggles and Your Victories
Your personal experience is powerful and real. People will follow you as they sense that you understand their fears. At the same time, they need to see that you are a fellow person of faith as well as their leader able to overcome challenges the enemy might throw their way. Personally, I always try to preach first to myself and then to my listeners.
Personalization & Illustration
Obviously, these outlines are just detailed suggestions. No preacher is exactly like any other, so adjust the wording to fit your personal communication style. Add up-to-date statistics and situations that fit your region of the country. Be as fresh and timely as possible. Weave in sermon illustrations and personal stories from your congregation or ministry experiences whenever possible. There are a number of sermon illustrations in the outlines, but always stay alert for ones that fit you or your listeners even better.
Length
Each lesson takes about thirty minutes to preach. Your time could vary due to many factors, such as your speaking rate, the amount of material you use from each outline, and new material you develop.