Sermon Feedback Survey - When the Rubble Starts Talking

15-Minute Version — Preacher Review Session

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1. From a preacher’s perspective, what is the sermon’s strongest preaching strength?

A. The title and central image are memorable and sermonically strong. B. The biblical movement from rubble to remembrance to family responsibility is clear. C. The Christ-centered Living Stone section gives the sermon its strongest theological foundation. D. The sermon connects deeply with the lived realities of the congregation. E. The family application gives the sermon strong pastoral weight. F. The close provides the strongest pulpit lift and celebration. G. Other

2. Overall, how would you describe the sermon’s impact?

A. Spiritually powerful, clear, and memorable. B. Meaningful and well-structured, with a few places that could be sharpened. C. Strong in content, but somewhat dense in places. D. Clear in parts, but the overall message needs more focus. E. Difficult to connect with or follow. F. Other

3. Which part of the sermon stood out most to you?

A. The opening idea that “rubble starts talking.” B. The contemporary examples of racialized rubble. C. The call to “Remember the Lord.” D. The explanation of Christ as the Living Stone. E. The family application: sons, daughters, wives, brothers, and homes. F. The Fences illustration. G. The celebration / closing refrain. H. Other

4. How clearly did the sermon grow out of the biblical text?

A. Very clearly; Nehemiah 4 shaped the whole message. B. Clearly; the sermon stayed connected to the text while applying it today. C. Somewhat clearly; the text was present, but some applications felt stronger than others. D. Not clearly enough; it felt more topical than textual. E. Other

5. How well did the sermon explain the title, When the Rubble Starts Talking?

A. Very well; I understood how outside damage can become an inside voice. B. Well; the image was memorable and mostly clear. C. Somewhat; I liked the phrase, but it could be explained more simply. D. Not well; the title sounded strong but did not fully connect. E. Other

6. How clearly did the sermon explain Christ as the Living Stone?

A. Very clearly; I understood what it means for Christ to be the foundation of life and home. B. Clearly; the Living Stone image worked, though it could be expanded slightly. C. Somewhat; the phrase was powerful but still felt a little abstract. D. Not clearly; I did not fully understand how 1 Peter connected to the sermon. E. Other

7. How well did the three movements work together?

1. When the Rubble Starts Talking
2. Remember the Lord
3. Fight for Your Family

A. Very well; the order was logical, memorable, and easy to follow. B. Well; the structure made sense, though one transition could be smoother. C. Somewhat; the sections were strong individually but not always connected. D. Not well; the structure needs reworking. E. Other

8. How well did the sermon connect with the lived realities of Black and brown families in America?

A. Very well; it named real experiences with depth and care. B. Well; the examples connected, though some could be shorter. C. Somewhat; I understood the intent, but some examples could be clearer. D. Not well; the examples felt too general or disconnected. E. Other

9. Which family application felt most important or most needed?

A. Fathers must not let wounds govern the home. B. Sons must not become hard but hollow. C. Daughters must be guided, protected, and inspired without being controlled. D. Wives must not be made to carry wounds they did not create. E. Brothers and community must strengthen the work. F. Homes must move from survival toward healing. G. Other

10. What would most improve the sermon’s spiritual uplift and congregational connection?

A. Strengthen the closing celebration. B. Add more resurrection and gospel language in the Living Stone section. C. Make the contemporary examples shorter and sharper. D. Add more pastoral warmth in the family application. E. Add more call-and-response style phrases. F. Let the prayer “Lord, strengthen my hands” appear more often. G. No major change needed; it already connects well. H. Other

Optional Write-In

What is one sentence, image, or idea from the sermon that you would remember after leaving church?

Development Feedback

What section, if any, should be developed differently?

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