The Preaching Matters Podcast
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 [email protected]. The Preaching Matters Podcast is a ministry of Alan Carr and The Sermon Notebook (http://www.sermonnotebook.org).
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 160
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
154 - He Made The List
In the episode, I am sharing a sermon I preached recently at Calvary Baptist. It is a sermon the life of Samson. It stirred my heart to think that a man a flawed as Samson would be list…
153 - Achieving Simplicity in Preaching
It is easy to preach over the heads of the people in the pew. As preaching, we want to preach the truth, but we should also desire to preach the truth in simple terms everyone can under…
152 - Preaching Amid Pain And Suffering
We are all aware of the reality pain in life. This episode reminds us there is hope for us amid the main and suffering of life. I hope to encourage preaching to remain faithful when lif…
151 - The Struggles Of Preparing Weekly Sermons
Preachers who prepare new sermons on a weekly basis can find themselves overwhelmed by the process. In this episode, we will discuss 10 struggles faced by preachers who prepare sermons …
Podcast Update
This is an update about the podcast. I haven't been able to record the past two weeks because of a fall that resulted in me breaking my back. I am in considerable pain but doing well. I…
150 - Tips For Effective Sermon Delivery
In today's episode, we discuss some ways we can improve our sermon delivery. You can have a well-designed, well-prepared sermon and have it lose its effectiveness because of poor sermon…
149 - Some Thoughts About Expository Preaching
It is no secret that I love expository preaching. I love to hear expository sermons. I love to prepare them. I love to preach them. I believe they are the essential, non-negotiable diet…
148 - Murdering Your Darlings
In this episode, we talk about murdering our darlings. What does that mean? It means we need to be brutal with our sermons in the sense that we cut out of them any word, phrase, sentenc…
147 - Preaching Christ At Christmas
In this episode, we discuss the challenges and blessings of preaching Christ at Christmas. There are only so many texts that speak about the Lord's first advent. But in those few passag…
146 - The Struggles Of Preparing Weekly Sermons
Preaching is a difficult task. It stresses the mind, the emotions, and the body. But preaching is a privilege. Learning to manage the stressors related to preaching will help us build l…
145 - The Essential Elements Of Biblical Preaching
What are the essential elements of biblical preaching?
How do you know you’re preaching a Christian sermon and not simply giving a religious or spiritual lecture?
While gospel-centered ex…
144 - Why Do You Preach?
In this episode, I want to look at our motivations for preaching. I want us to see that we should preach for some very good reasons, even while we reject some very bad reasons. Listen t…
143 - 8 Principles For Great Preaching
This episode delves into what can transform our ordinary preaching into great preaching. I share eight principles that distinguish a great sermon from an ordinary sermon. Thanks for l…
142 - Preaching The Gospel
This episode discusses the importance of preaching the gospel in the pulpit and everyday life. There are reasons why we should preach the gospel. There are ways to preach it as well. To…
141 - Expositional Preaching In Proverbs
Understanding the Book of Proverbs
The Book of Proverbs is one of the most treasured pieces of wisdom literature in the Bible. Known for its concise sayings and memorable instructions, P…
140 - The Dangers Of The Topical Sermon
Over the centuries, many different styles and types of sermons have emerged in preaching and sermon delivery, each with strengths and weaknesses. Topical sermons have gained significant…
139 - My Church Is Dying, Can It Be Saved - Part 2
We all know that churches are struggling. Some are sick, and others are dying. The church you serve might be one of those churches that is on the deathbed. In this episode, I want to ad…
138 - My Church Is Dying, Can It Be Saved?
We all know that churches are struggling. Some are sick, and others are dying. The church you serve might be one of those churches that is on the deathbed. In this episode, I want to ad…
137 - Overcoming Sermon Block
Let’s face it. Sometimes, sermon preparation is as easy as it is at other times. I call the hard times “hitting the wall.” Just as writers struggle with writer’s block, we preachers can…
136 - Off The Cuff
Sometimes, the Lord will lead you to preach a passage you have not studied. What do you do when this happens? You preach it, of course. We talk about this and much more in this episode.…