Sermon Creation Guide

Learn how to create compelling sermons using PreachPilot's powerful creation tools.

Creating a New Sermon

There are two ways to create sermons in PreachPilot:

Manual Sermon Creation

  1. From your dashboard, click "Create a new sermon"
  2. Leave "AI Assist" toggle OFF
  3. Fill in the sermon details:
    • Title: Your sermon's title
    • Scripture: Bible passage reference
    • Big Idea: The main message or takeaway
    • Category: Choose from predefined categories

AI-Assisted Sermon Creation

  1. From your dashboard, click "Create a new sermon"
  2. Toggle "AI Assist" ON
  3. Fill in the generation prompts:
    • Topic/Theme: What your sermon is about
    • Scripture: Relevant Bible passage
    • Description: Additional context for the AI
  4. Click "Generate Options"
  5. Review the 3 AI-generated sermon options
  6. Select your preferred option
  7. Click "Create Sermon"

AI-Generated Sermon Structure

When using AI assistance, your sermon will be created with:

  • Introduction block: Opening thoughts and context
  • Main point blocks: Individual sections for each key point
  • Conclusion block: Closing thoughts and application

Creating Sermons from Templates

  1. Navigate to the Templates section
  2. Browse available templates by category
  3. Click on a template you'd like to use
  4. Click "Create Sermon from Template"
  5. Customize the title and details
  6. The sermon editor opens with the template structure pre-loaded

Adding Sermons to a Series

During Creation

  1. When creating a sermon, look for the "Series" dropdown
  2. Select an existing series or create a new one
  3. The sermon will automatically be added to that series

After Creation

  1. Open the sermon in the editor
  2. Use the series selector in the sermon details
  3. Choose the series to add it to

Best Practices for Sermon Creation

Planning Your Message

  • Start with a clear big idea
  • Choose scripture that supports your main theme
  • Consider your audience and their needs

Using AI Effectively

  • Be specific in your topic descriptions
  • Include relevant context about your congregation
  • Review and customize AI suggestions to match your voice

Organizing Content

  • Use the block system to structure your thoughts
  • Each main point should be its own block
  • Include illustrations and applications

Managing Your Sermons

Finding Your Sermons

  • All sermons appear in the main Sermons section
  • Use the search function to find specific sermons
  • Filter by category, series, or date

Editing Sermons

  • Click on any sermon title to open the editor
  • Changes are automatically saved
  • Use the block system to reorganize content

Archiving Sermons

  • Click the three dots menu on any sermon
  • Select "Archive" to move it out of your active list
  • Archived sermons can be restored later

Troubleshooting Common Issues

AI Generation Not Working

  • Ensure you're on a paid plan (PreachPilot or PreachPilot+)
  • Check that all required fields are filled in
  • Try simplifying your topic description

Can't Create New Sermons (Free Plan)

  • Free plans are limited to 1 active sermon
  • Archive your current sermon to create a new one
  • Or upgrade to a paid plan for unlimited sermons

Sermon Not Saving

  • Check your internet connection
  • Refresh the page and try again
  • Content is auto-saved, so recent changes should be preserved

Next Steps

  • Learn about the Sermon Editor features
  • Explore Series Creation and Management
  • Discover Template Library options

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