sermon-writer
Sermon Writer
This skill generates sermons, sermonettes, and split sermons that meet specific theological, pedagogical, and pastoral standards for biblical teaching within United Church of God worship services.
Message Type Decision Tree
Determine which type of message to write based on the user's request:
SERMONETTE (1,500 words ± 100)
- When: User requests "sermonette" or context indicates a shorter message
- Word count: 1,400-1,600 words
- Context: Typically delivered before the main sermon, often before an offering
- Structure: Opening hook (100-200) → Exposition (600-800) → Application (400-600) → Conclusion (100-200)
- Scope: Single focused insight or theme
SPLIT SERMON (2,500 words ± 100)
- When: User requests "split sermon" or indicates two speakers sharing teaching
- Word count: 2,400-2,600 words per part (two speakers)
- Context: Two speakers with roughly equal-length messages forming one cohesive teaching
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