Free Mini Sermon Outlines for Baptist Pastors

Apr 30, 2010
Brian Tubbs

Sermon Outlines Can Help Busy Pastors Prepare - scataudo

Busy pastors often use sermon outlines to help with their sermon preparation. This article provides three sermon outlines for Baptist pastors to use.

These mini sermon outlines are designed to help busy pastors prepare quality, effective messages for their respective congregations. While this article is written with Baptist pastors in mind, the outlines will work for just about any evangelical pastor.

Why Use Sermon Outlines

Contrary to what some churchgoers may think, pastors are busy. Pastors do more than teach and preach. Today's busy pastors are expected to lead their congregations, guide planning efforts, administer church business, visit the sick, provide counseling, and much more. It's understandable that many pastors search for free sermon outlines to help them in their sermon preparation.

For those who may object to downloading sermons off the Internet, sermon outlines are not full sermons. They are merely tools to help the minister in his preparation. Most Baptist churches understandably expect a pastor's sermon to be from that pastor's heart and to be the result of prayer and study on the part of that pastor. These sermon outline are not intended to replace personal preparation, but merely to supplement it.

How to Use These Baptist Sermon Outlines

This article provides three mini Baptist sermon outlines. Each mini outline consists of a sermon title, main passage, and then three points. Where appropriate, there is a verse attached to each point.

Pastors wanting to use these outlines must flesh them out further through additional Bible study, prayer, and research. Pastors should also feel free to add their own personal stories and/or observations. They must also add their own conclusion, something appropriate to their personality and congregation. They should make these sermons their messages.

Free Mini Sermon Outlines for Baptist Pastors

Here are the three mini sermon outlines. Each sermon title is in italics.

Paul's Prescription for Peace & Joy (I Thessalonians 5:16-18)

Rejoice Always - v. 16
Pray Without Ceasing - v. 17
In Everything, Give Thanks - v. 18

Bringing God Near (Psalm 145:17-19)

You Must Embrace God in Faith - James 1:5-8; Hebrews 11:1,6
You Must Give Your Life and Heart to God - Romans 10:9-13
You Must Obey God - Ecclesiastes 12:13

Call to Godly Service (Philippians 2:1-10)

Godly Service Requires Proper Allegiance - Romans 1:1; Philippians 1:1; Titus 1:1; James 1:1
Godly Service Requires Genuine Love - Mark 12:30
Godly Service Requires Humility - James 4:10

Expanding the Outlines: Adding Meat to the Bones

To expand on these mini outlnes, the following steps are suggested:

Incorporate an attention-getting introduction that leads into the message. The introduction can be a story, joke, series of statistics, etc. Just make sure the introduction compliments and leads into the message.
Explain the need for the sermon. Don't let the congregation wonder why such a message is being preached. They need to see right away why this sermon is important.
Take the time to explain those biblical passages you choose to read.
Expound on each sub-point, adding another illustration, quote, story, etc.
Weave in personal experiences and observations.
Close with an appeal that's applicable to your congregation.

Sermon outlines can be a huge asset for busy pastors. They can help jump-start and clarify sermon preparation, but they are not a substitute for personal prayer or study. Those pastors who take the time to build on and personalize these outlnes are the ones who will be the most effective in using them.