I Used AI for My Sermon Prep. Here’s Exactly What Happened.

I wasn’t planning to use AI.

In fact, I was actively resisting it. I thought it would make me sound fake. That it would mess with my voice. That it would somehow "cheat the process."

But burnout doesn’t care about your pride.

I had a full week—hospital visits, staff meetings, counseling, Sunday coming fast. I gave AI a shot. I used a tool called SermonDone.

Here’s what happened:

-I input my topic and a passage I had already been working on.

-It helped me clarify my big idea and structure.

-I got a full outline in seconds.. that felt like me—but tighter.

-I spent my time refining and praying, not just typing and starting over.

By Sunday, I felt more confident than I had in months.

AI didn’t replace the Spirit.

It didn’t replace me.

It supported me.

If you’re on the fence, try what I did: Use SermonDone for one sermon. You might be surprised by how freeing it feels.