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Session 4 - Letting Scripture Shape Your Sermon Series

The focus shifts, in this session, from identifying your congregation’s needs to grounding those needs in God’s Word. Ultimately, every sermon series must begin and end with Scripture. The Bible, not self-help or cultural trends, must be the foundation for all preaching. Remember, it is God’s inspired Word, fully sufficient to teach, correct, and equip believers for every good work. Trevor teaches us to let Scripture shape your sermon. Once felt needs are identified, the next step is to search the Bible for passages that address them. Use tools like concordances, study Bibles, or online resources to locate relevant scriptures. Moreover, the session outlines several biblical sources to explore: Narratives: which reveal truth through stories Commands: which provide God’s clear guidance Parables: which offer spiritual insight; Wisdom Literature: which gives practical direction; Themes: which trace God’s redemptive story Visuals: which communicate truth through symbols such as the cross, the shepherd, or the rainbow. Next, the practical exercise builds on the post-it note method from Session 3. Teams divide the felt needs and search Scripture for passages that speak to each one. Each verse is written on a note and placed under its corresponding need. The group then reviews, discusses, and selects key passages to form the backbone of their sermon series. By grounding each message in Scripture, pastors ensure that their sermons are not only relevant but transformative. As a result, God’s Word provides the structure, truth, and power that bring lasting growth in the hearts of His people. 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS Let Scripture be the foundation for every sermon Search the Bible for passages that address each felt need Use narratives, commands, parables, wisdom, themes and visuals Collaborate as a team to identify key biblical texts Grounding sermons in Scripture ensures relevance and transformation