Scripture gives principles, not a rule about tools
The Bible does not name artificial intelligence, just as it does not name printing presses, microphones or Bible software. So the first question is not simply whether a tool is new. It is whether its use helps a pastor handle God's word faithfully and care for people well.
Paul urged Timothy to be diligent in presenting himself to God as a worker who correctly handles the word of truth. That calls for real attention, humility and care. A generated outline may offer ideas or save time, but it cannot take responsibility for what is taught. The pastor who preaches remains responsible before God for the message.
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
A sermon needs careful testing
AI can produce confident-sounding errors, muddled interpretations and statements that do not reflect what a passage actually says. It may also join verses together in ways that ignore their setting. For that reason, no generated material should be treated as reliable simply because it sounds polished.
The Bereans listened eagerly to Paul, yet still examined the Scriptures to see whether his teaching was true. If hearers were commended for testing an apostle's message, a pastor should certainly test material supplied by a digital tool. Read the passage in context, compare it with the rest of Scripture, and remove anything false or unhelpful.
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
Shepherding cannot be outsourced
Preaching is more than arranging correct sentences. A pastor knows the people in the room: the grieving widow, the new Christian, the family under strain, the person quietly carrying shame. Peter tells elders to feed God's flock willingly and as examples, rather than treating leadership as a task done for personal gain or convenience (1 Peter 5:2-3).
That does not mean every sermon must be written without help from commentaries, conversations, books or technology. Pastors have always learned from others. But the pastor needs to pray, wrestle with the text, and apply it wisely to the particular congregation. The apostles gave themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word, and that remains a healthy pattern for church leaders (Acts 6:4).
Use it honestly and wisely
A helpful use might be brainstorming questions, finding a clearer structure, or suggesting areas for further study. A harmful use would be copying a sermon without understanding it, passing off another person's work as personal study, or allowing a tool to shape teaching without checking it. Christians are called to put away falsehood and speak truth with one another (Ephesians 4:25).
If a pastor uses AI, the wise path is simple: let Scripture lead, verify the details, pray for the people who will hear, and take ownership of every word preached. A church may have different expectations about how openly tools should be discussed, and leaders should honour those relationships. Whatever the method, teaching should be done in a way that honours Christ (Colossians 3:17).