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August 24, 2026 · 49 min

What Makes a Sermon Actually Good?

What actually makes a sermon good?

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What actually makes a sermon good? In this episode of The Disciple Standard Podcast, Aaron, Jary, and Saron get into the weight of preaching, the role of grace, connecting Scripture to real people, and why preaching should be about more than simply delivering information. Jary shares what happens internally when he prepares to preach, why he sometimes feels like the last person who should be behind the pulpit, and why connecting with people matters so much. The conversation also turns to suffering, communicating Scripture without making the preacher the focus, and whether every Christian is actually called to "preach" in some sense. And somehow, it all ends with a casket on stage. What do you think makes a sermon truly effective? Let us know in the comments. - Timestamps: - https://disciplestandard.com/ Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/c/DiscipleStandardPodcast Visit our church - https://sunlightchurch.com/ Connect with us - https://multiply222.com

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