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Welcome to The Preaching Matters Podcast. Preaching Matters is a weekly podcast about expository preaching, sermon preparation, preaching tips, and the art and science of homiletics.
Our episodes discuss preaching and sermon preparation in a refreshing, engaging fashion. We discuss all matters related to preaching because Preaching Matters.
Reach out to Alan Carr at alancarr@gmail.com. The Preaching Matters Podcast is a ministry of Alan Carr and The Sermon Notebook (http://www.sermonnotebook.org).
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Send us a textPreaching is a powerful, God-given tool for inspiring, motivating, convicting, and comforting people. But preaching can also be dangerous. We can hurt people, lead them astray, and cause them much confusion.Here are ten mistakes every preacher should avoid while preaching:1. Using offensive language or engaging in hate speech: Preachers should avoid using language that is discriminatory against or harmful to a particular group of people. We can say what needs to be said without ...
Send us a textGrowing in faith is a lifelong journey. It involves deepening our knowledge of God through Scripture, cultivating a prayerful relationship with Him, obeying His commands, and persevering through trials. It also requires engaging with the community of believers, serving others, and practicing spiritual disciplines. To be effective pastors and preachers, we must constantly grow in our faith. This episode discusses how to do that. Join me as I discuss this essential topic toda...
Send us a textBi-vocational pastors are a unique gift to the church. They are usually the hardest-working men in ministry. If you are a bi-vocational pastor, I want to encourage you. In this episode, I speak to the bi-vocational pastor, offering some suggestions and insights that I pray will offer some much-needed encouragement. Let me know what you think about this issue.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Lis...
Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss ways to become better pastors and preachers. Pastoral ministry is, in some ways, an art form. In any art form, there is always room for improvement. Listen and let me know what you think.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to this podcast. Leave us a review. Point your friends to this podcast.Contact me a...
Send us a textIn this episode, we will discuss the pros and cons of bi-vocational and full-time ministry. Let me know what you think about this episode. What did I miss? Let me know what you think.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSubscribe to this podcast. Leave us a review. Point your friends to this podcast.Contact me at: alancarr@gmail.com. The podca...
Send us a textIn this episode, I will discuss preaching sermon series. We will discuss:I. Define the Purpose and Theme - Decide on what you will preach.A. Understand the Needs of Your CongregationB. Choose a Theme or BookC. Define the Series ObjectivesII. Plan the SeriesA. Outline the Series StructureB. Create a TimelineC. Develop a Preaching CalendarIII. Prepare Each SermonA. Conduct Thorough ResearchB. Develop Clear Objectives for Each SermonC. Craft Engaging and Relevant MessagesD. Include...
Send us a textWe all want to be better preachers and deliver more powerful sermons. We want our sermons to have cohesion. Cohesion is “ the act of cohering, uniting, or sticking together.” We want our sermons to stick. If our sermons are to possess cohesion, they must have three elements: Unity, Order, and Purpose.Unity means a whole or totality, combining all its parts into one.Order is a condition in which each thing is properly disposed of concerning other things and its purpose; it i...
Send us a textIn this episode, I want to share eight reasons you should write sermon manuscripts. We will talk about: Writing a manuscript will shorten your preparation time.Writing a manuscript will help you find the right words.Writing a manuscript will ensure your sermon is in harmony.Writing a manuscript will allow you to have a record of your sermons and what you said in them.Writing a manuscript will force you to think through the specifics.Writing a manuscript to make the sermon e...
Send us a textWe all want to preach better, more effective sermon. In this episode, I want to share with you 15 tips for more effective preaching. Listen to this episode, use what you can, and ignore what you can't. Thank you for listening to The Preaching Matters Podcast. May the Lord use you to preach effective sermons for his glory. Preaching Matters! Let us strive to be the best we can be for the glory of God. Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - ...
Send us a text10 Essential Components of PreachingIn the last chapter of Scripture, he writes the apostle Paul left Timothy, with these words: “1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; 2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.” (2 Tim. 4:1–2). With these words to Timothy as a foundation, what follows are ten essential commi...
Send us a textLet's face it: We are not good listeners. This is true in private conversations and when it comes to listening to preaching. I want to share a few thoughts on improving our listening skills in this episode. This is not an exhaustive list of tips. These are a few that came to mind as I thought about this issue.Thank you to Pastor Clint Davidson from Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL for suggesting this episode.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Es...
Send us a textIn this episode, we continue talking about biblical word studies. Today, we want to discuss six mistakes we can make when doing word studies. Here is what not to do:1. Don’t conduct English-only word studies.2. Don’t rely on a word’s etymology.3. Don’t ignore how a word’s usage changes over time.4. Don’t collect evidence for a word’s meaning in an unbalanced way.5. Remember when a concept is present, though the word isn’t.6. Don’t be frightened into quitting.If you can thin...
Send us a textConducting a word study is many people’s first foray into deeper Bible study. You might do a word study when teaching the Bible, preparing for a small group, or reading for personal edification. Word studies can quickly go awry, so here are six steps to help you conduct a word study with greater confidence.For this episode, I will use the STEP (Scripture Tools for Every Person) Bible website, which can be found at stepbible.org. Here are the steps we will cover in this epi...
Send us a textOn today's episode, I want to share several thoughts more on preaching. These observations are designed to enhance our preaching, help us avoid the common traps of preaching, and make us more listenable as preachers.As always, I would love to hear from you. Let me know what you think, and if you have any thoughts I missed, please send them along.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple...
Send us a textOn today's episode, I want to begin sharing several thoughts on preaching. The observations are designed to enhance our preaching, help us avoid the common traps of preaching, and make us more listenable as preachers.As always, I would love to hear from you. Let me know what you think, and if you have any thoughts I missed, please send them along.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Appl...
Send us a textToday, we will discuss the three stages of a pastor's life. As we move through our years in the ministry, we will change, and our ministry will change with us. I want to walk you through the three stages you will pass through as you live out your calling to preach. I pray this will be helpful and challenging to you. Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Sp...
Send us a textIn today's episode, I discuss the difference between letting the Bible say what it says and making it say what the preacher wants it to. We will also discuss the differences between exegesis and eisegesis. This is not a trivial matter. It is akin to the differences between lightning and a lightning bug.I want to make a strong case in favor of exegesis. When we practice exegesis, we "lead out" of the text, the truth placed there by the inspiration of God. When we practice eiseges...
Send us a textIn this final episode of the series on Finding Your Preaching Style, I talk about how you can learn to be yourself in your preaching. We will talk about the experiences that have shaped us into the people we are and how those experiences shape our preaching. We will also address several other issues related to our preaching style and how to find yours. Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. List...
Send us a textThis episode continues the thought from episode 116. We are seeking a way to find our preaching style. God does not want us to be an echo; he wants us to be a voice. The best way to be a voice for God is to be the preacher God created you to be. Find your style and be yourself. That is what I want to help you do.Ask Ralph - Christian FinanceJoin financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport th...
Send us a textEvery preacher has a unique preaching style. Some preaching styles are very effective, while others are not. In this episode, I want to discuss Ten Preaching Styles To Avoid.We will discuss:The "Look at Me" preacherThe "Comedian" preacherThe "Bible Commentary" preacherThe "Rubber Chicken" preacherThe "Microwave" preacherThe "Aimlessly Driving Around" preacherThe "I'm Talking To Myself" preacherThe "Boring, Monotonous" preacherThe "Screaming" preacherThe "Hammer" preacherAsk Ralp...
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