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?
_______
 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? _______

Is there an adequate summary of ideas? _______

Are there effective closing appeals or suggestions? _______

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? _______