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Sermon Planner
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Strategy 3
Day 1 4
Day 2 6
Day 3 8
Day 4 9
Day 5 10
Day 6 11
Day 7 12
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Sermon Planner Strategy
1. Plan Sermon Series
Sermon Series Name:
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2. Choose Passage/Text
Bible Text:
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3. Formulate the Big Idea of the Text
Big Idea of the Passage:
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Sermon Planner Day 1
Study
Step 1: Personal Study
Read the Bible passage multiple times. Think about what the one “Big Idea”
of the text is. Does it line up with what you wrote down months ago?
Step 2: Formal Study
What do others have to say about the text or topic? (Commentaries, books,
and other sermons). Write down your findings so you can include them in
your message. This step will form the foundation for your sermon. You
won’t use everything you read, but this is your chance to make note of im-
portant points in the text as well as clues found in the passage’s original
language.
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Sermon Planner Day 1
Notes:
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Step 3: Finalize the “Big Idea” of the passage
As a result of study, write down what you believe is the one “Big Idea” of
the passage. It might not change much, if at all, from your original thesis.
Big Idea of the Passage:
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Example:
Luke 22:39-62
Big Idea of the Text: Jesus relied on God’s strength as he faced the cross,
allowing the same disciples who abandoned Him to later be courageous in
the face of death.
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Sermon Planner Day 2
Sticky
Step 1: Create a “Sticky Statement”
Using the “Big Idea” of your passage, create one sticky statement that sums up your entire message. Your “Sticky Statement” should apply and contemporize the “Big Idea” of the text. Craft it in such a way that your audience canremember it long after the sermon is over.
Sticky Statement:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Example - Luke 22:39-62
Big Idea of the Text:Jesus relied on God’s strength as he faced the cross, allowing the same disciples who abandoned Him to later be courageous in the face of death.
Sticky Statement:Jesus did what we couldn’t; now, we can do what he could.
Step 2: Write Down Your End Goal
What do you want your congregation to do as a result of this message? Make this clear, precise, and applicable.
End Goal:____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sermon Planner Day 2
Example - Luke 22:39-62
Big Idea of the Text: Jesus relied on God’s strength as he faced the cross,
allowing the same disciples who abandoned Him to later be courageous in the
face of death.
Sticky Statement: Jesus did what we couldn’t; now, we can do what he could.
End Goal: As a result of reflecting on Jesus’ death and resurrection, I want the
people in my congregation to make a courageous step to share the love of Jesus
with one person this week.
Step 3: Outline Your Sermon
Now that you know where your sermon is going, outline your message. There
are many different methods you can utilize. Find out what works best for you
and communicates the text effectively. In each section of your outline, write
down one clear sentence that summarizes that header or point.
Example:
Traditional 2-4 Point Method; Andy Stanley’s Me, We, God, You, We; Running
Commentary, etc.
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Sermon Planner Day 3
Style
Step 1: Introduction and Conclusion
Now that the bare bones of your sermon is put together, craft a compelling
introduction and conclusion.
A good introduction captures attention and answers this question for the
audience: “Why do I need to listen?”
A good conclusion summarizes the messages and pushes audiences to the end
goal: “What do I need to do?”
Step 2: Illustrations
By now, you’ve probably already thought of sermon illustrations for your
message. Plug those in and research more.
Step 3: Fill in Outline
Using your study notes from Day 1 and your End Goal, fill out the Bible
(or explanation) and the application portions of your message.
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Notes:
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Step 3: Finalize the “Big Idea” of the passage
As a result of study, write down what you believe is the one “Big Idea” of
the passage. It might not change much, if at all, from your original thesis.
Big Idea of the Passage:
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
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Example:
Luke 22:39-62
Big Idea of the Text: Jesus relied on God’s strength as he faced the cross,
allowing the same disciples who abandoned Him to later be courageous in
the face of death.
Solidify
Step 1: Finish Illustrations
Finish researching illustrations and inserting them into your
message.
Step 2: Finish Sermon Content
Finish filling out the outline then double check the content.
Have you adequately communicated the “Big Idea?” Is the
message practical? Useful? Attention grabbing?
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Sermon Planner Day 5
Sabbath
Take a day off from sermon prep. Usually this will
coincide with your personal day off.
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Sermon Planner Day 6
Say
Step 1: Practice
Verbally preach through your message once or
twice, making notes on what you need to tweak or
change.
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Sermon Planner Day 7
Speak
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