Sermon Intro-

Main Idea:  The main idea is the bottom line or key thought that will create tension from your hook.

• Anchor: This will ground your message
• Hinge: This will allow you to move the subject back and forth without changing your topic, title and hook.
• The hook points to the problem
  • Example Hook: Discover how to ditch worry and experience lasting peace!
• The main idea teases a solution
  • Example Main Idea: To experience lasting peace give your worries to the Prince of Peace
• The main idea answers, “What is/are the possible solutions to the problem?”

Sermon Body:

Points – Build tension and create interest

• A directional statement that builds tension toward the main idea
• Statements that people can personalize and internalize
• Example Point: When I worry it results in panic, when I pray it results in peace

Verses – Resolve the tension with the text

Illustration – Teach and illustrate how to apply it

Application – Cast vision and inspire

Sermon Outtro:

Land The Plane – Tie everything together

• Paint the picture of what it would look like if someone applied everything from the sermon

Answer these questions:

• What is the outcome if people apply your sermon?
• How did you solve the problem?