The preaching of the word in the divine services is of great significance. Joy in response to the resurrection of Jesus and the gospel, as well as love for God and one’s neighbour should always stand in the foreground. It should be possible for the participants in the divine service to implement specific references from the sermon in their daily lives.

In the divine service, ministers should serve in humbleness, and to the glory and praise of God, all the while using appropriate facial expressions, gestures, vocabulary, and modes of expression. The activity of the Holy Spirit is to be tangible and perceptible.

Sermons with a recognisable structure – which includes an introduction, main portion, and conclusion, as well as a possible summary – facilitate attentive listening. The introduction is to make listeners feel accepted and welcome. The main portion serves to interpret the Bible text. In the process, the message of the divine service must be clearly recognisable. At the end of the sermon, the officiant may summarise the key contents.