Create a structured sermon outline from your core message idea. This prompt helps you develop a clear, logical progression that serves both your preparation and delivery.
Help me create a sermon outline.
Basic Information:
- Scripture text: [passage or passages]
- Big idea/main point: [one sentence summary of your message]
- Sermon title: [working title]
- Target length: [e.g., "25-30 minutes"]
- Congregation context: [e.g., "mixed ages, suburban, mostly believers"]
Create a sermon outline with:
1. INTRODUCTION (5-7 minutes)
- Hook/attention grabber
- Connection to audience's life
- Preview of main idea
- Transition to Scripture
2. MAIN BODY (15-20 minutes)
- 3 main points that support the big idea
- For each point include:
* Clear statement
* Supporting Scripture
* Explanation/teaching
* Illustration idea
* Application question
3. CONCLUSION (3-5 minutes)
- Restate main idea memorably
- Call to action or response
- Final illustration or thought
- Connection to next steps
Keep points clear, parallel in structure, and easy to remember. Make application practical and specific, not vague.