Have you ever wondered how great orators come up with great speeches/sermons? You are not alone. I’ve been searching for a pattern ever since I started public speaking. A few months ago I started jotting down a few notes and searching out others observed patterns. Below is a basic framework for what I believe is the simplest model for creating a great speech/sermon. Over a few blog posts I’ll go in-depth as to the significance and structure for each point. For now let your mind wonder as to how you would fill each point with your story or next sermon.
Speech/Sermon Structure Outline
- Intro – God/I/Others help -x- do -y- so that -z-.
- Have you ever had these challenges?
- Them/Me too. Story of struggle.
- Their/My story of finding a solution.
- Results.
- Old world/New world – myths and trends.
- Solution Framework – 80% of the talk should be focused here.
- Most Common Mistakes
- First thing to do – Next Steps
