- Introduction (e.g. “How does the Bible describe God?”
- An attention-getter.
- Some thoughts that relate the attention-getter to the main idea of the message.
- Point 1 (e.g. “God is all-powerful”)
- Introduce your point and explain what the Bible text says regarding that point.
- Use an illustration to further clarify it.
- Provide an application-—“Here’s how this idea relates to our lives.”
- Point 2 (e.g. “God shows no favoritism”)
- Explanation
- Illustration
- Application
- Point 3 (e.g. “God is love”)
- Explanation
- Illustration
- Application
- Point 4 (e.g. “God is concerned with the condition of our hearts.”)
- Explanation
- Illustration
- Application
- Conclusion
- Summarize what you’ve taught.
- Present a call to action—what should your congregation do, now that they’ve learned these truths from God’s Word?
