George BurnsThe secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending and to have the two as close together as possible.
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A good sermon should have a good beginning and a good ending, and they should be close together. The speaker should lead the congregation to a particular subject before he or she concludes with a final thought that brings the message full circle. This allows the congregation to move on from one aspect of the sermon to another with ease, and it can increase interest in the sermon.
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