Planning a Series
The Sermon Series Template is designed to help you think strategically and holistically about a series as you develop it. If you view a series like a book or a movie, this can help clarify that you have developed the beginning, middle, and end of your story. Feel free to tweak and customize to your unique needs.
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SERIES TITLE—name your series.
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DATE/SEASON/LENGTH—for example, May 2-16/Spring/3 weeks
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GIST: A short summary of where you are going and what you hope to accomplish with the series. Include the issues you plan to raise and address. Perhaps add a statement as to why you think someone should listen or benefit from applying the truths from this series.
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DATE: When you expect to deliver the sermon.
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TEXT: The text you will preach.
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FCF: What area of unbelief will you challenge? (See note at the bottom of the template)
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VALUE: Does your sermon support one of your church’s values? Great opportunity to reinforce it.
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BIG IDEA: What is the main point of the sermon?
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HOOK: How are you going to gain the attention of your audience, drive up need, and orient people to the text?
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ACTION: What are you going to ask people to do? Example—Watch X on “Right Now Media” or perhaps read X Bible Plan on “You Version.”
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NOTES: Additional thoughts you have as you develop the series.