Lecture on Andy Stanley's Sermon Outlining Method

Introduction

• Focus on Andy Stanley's method for sermon outlines: Me We God You We
• Method from "Communicating for a Change"
• Aims to revolutionize sermon delivery and general communication

Overview of the Method

• Me We God You We: Framework for sermon delivery
  • Me: Relate personally to the audience and the topic
  • We: Involve the audience by sharing broad, relatable experiences
  • God: Present the scripture or biblical text that addresses the built tension
  • You: Apply the message personally to the audience
  • We: Encourage collective vision and action

Detailed Breakdown

Me Section

• Purpose: Establish trust and relate personally to the topic
• Example: Light-hearted story to illustrate personal connection to passage
  • Story about a business opportunity decision

We Section

• Purpose: Build shared experience and tension
• Method: Use broader examples to engage the audience's own experiences
  • Example: College admission, relationships
• Transition from light-hearted to serious topics

God Section

• Focus on the biblical text that resolves built tension
• Use scripture to answer the audience's questions
• Example: Passage from Matthew 16:24-26
  • Teaching principle: Letting go of personal desires for God's will

You Section

• Strong focus on application of the message
• Encourage introspection and personal action
• Example: Questions to help identify personal struggles

We Section

• Vision for collective impact if everyone embraces the message
• Questions posed: How would the church or community change?

Tips and Techniques

• Pro Tips for Sermon Points:
  • Explain, illustrate, and apply each point
  • Use personal (Me) and shared (We) examples for illustration
• Utilize personal stories throughout the sermon to maintain engagement

Conclusion

• Me We God You We is a dynamic and engaging method for structuring sermons
• Encourages both personal and communal application of biblical principles

Additional Resources

• References to other books and resources for deeper understanding
  • Example: "Preaching Killer Sermons" by Lane (author providing the lecture)

Interactive Component

• Encouragement for audience interaction and feedback in comments
• Discussion prompts on personal experiences with the method

Closing Remarks

• Encouragement and motivational closing: "If God can speak through a donkey, he can speak through you."