Definition
Sermon application is the faithful response a listener makes when a sermon moves from heard truth into prayer, repentance, encouragement, obedience, or practice.
Glossary definition
What is sermon application?
Sermon application asks what the sermon calls a real person to receive, believe, confess, pray, practice, or change this week.
What it is
- A review of what the sermon says God is like and what faithful response looks like.
- A concrete practice or prayer that fits a real person or group.
- A check that the draft still follows the sermon and the Scripture passage.
What it is not
- It is not generic advice detached from the sermon.
- It is not pressure to manufacture a dramatic takeaway.
- It is not a substitute for pastoral care or human review.
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Common questions
What makes sermon application faithful?
Faithful sermon application follows the sermon and Scripture instead of inventing a new point.
Can sermon application be different for different audiences?
Yes. A parent, small group leader, children's educator, youth leader, and individual may need different forms of response.