Can Pastors Use AI to Prepare Sermons? With Dr. Charles Boyd

Can pastors use artificial intelligence for sermon preparation without sacrificing biblical integrity, theological depth, or originality?

Michael Easley welcomes Dr. Charlie Boyd for a practical conversation about using AI as a research assistant for biblical preaching. They explore the risks of outsourcing sermon preparation, the value of establishing theological boundaries, and ways AI can help pastors research Scripture more efficiently.

Charlie shares his sermon preparation framework, including four essential conversations: listening to the text, listening to listeners, listening to the Spirit, and listening to Christ. He also explains how a preparation grid can help pastors develop a clear central idea, anticipate objections, incorporate application throughout a message, and evaluate their sermons.

The conversation goes beyond technology to address the purpose of preaching itself. Faithful preaching is not simply about communicating information or giving people rules to follow. It connects Scripture to the redemptive work of Christ and points believers toward the Spirit-enabled transformation that comes from abiding in Him.

IN THIS EPISODE

-Using AI as a research assistant rather than a sermon writer

-Protecting biblical integrity and theological convictions

-Building a sermon preparation and evaluation grid

-Developing a clear, text-driven big idea

-Anticipating listener questions and resistance

-Connecting biblical exposition to Christ’s redemptive work

-Moving beyond external rules toward inward transformation