87 - Why You Should Write Your Sermon Conclusion First

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In this episode, I want to provide you with a few reasons why you should write you conclusion first. We often start the sermon writing process with the introduction. I want you to see that there is a better way.
The three reason I will discuss for writing the conclusion first are:

• It Can Help Clarifies the Central Main Point
• You Can Pull Together the Movements in the Sermon
• You Can Make People Want to Come Back and Listen To You Again

The task of sermon writing is both a privilege and a responsibility, and the approach one takes can make all the difference. Writing the conclusion first might seem counterintuitive, all the more reason to try it. I’m not saying pick a conclusion apart from God’s Word. Do your exegetical work, find your main idea, and when you sit down to write the sermon start at the end. It clarifies your sermon’s central point, gives structure and clarity to its various movements, and most importantly, leaves your congregation eager to return for more. Look, there is nothing magical about when you write your conclusion. But having a good conclusion that reinforces the conclusion is important and too easily passed without thought. So, the next time you sit down to pen a sermon, consider starting at the end.
Let me know what you think. If you try this, let me know how it goes for you.

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