Template

Sermon outline template

An outline you can use to move from biblical text to faithful sermon.

1. The text

Write out the passage in your own words. Note the genre and context.

2. The big idea

State the main point of the passage in one sentence.

3. The main movements

Identify 2 – 4 sub-points that unfold the big idea.

4. Christ connection

How does this passage point to or flow from the gospel?

5. Application

What does it look like for your specific congregation to live this out this week?

6. Introduction & conclusion

Write these last. The introduction should make the people want to hear the big idea; the conclusion should send them into the week with it.

Use this for

  • Preachers
  • Teachers
  • Small group teachers preparing a talk