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Step 3: Get the Big Idea
Get the central idea of your text and stay focused on it.
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The Foundation
5 Steps to Get the Big Idea
Finding the central idea of the text and staying focused on it.
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Editor's Feature
Better Big Ideas
The major idea of the sermon should leave a lasting impression in the minds of your hearers.
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Structure
Five Hammer Strokes for Creating Expository Sermon Outlines
Here are the fundamentals to move from a biblical text to a message structure that speaks to today's listeners.
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