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
115 - Tips On Sermon Delivery
Effective preaching is not just what we say, it's how we say it. No matter how strong our content, bad delivery can sink a sermon. In this episode we discuss sermon delivery. I offer se…
114 - Sola Scriptura - The Authority Of Scripture
As preachers of the Bible, we must never forget that the Bible is our final authority for all matters of faith and practice. We are not to preach our opinions or the opinions of others,…
113 - A Simple Introduction To Bible Study
In this episode, I give a simple introduction to Bible study—Bible study pared down to its most simple terms. Perhaps you have advanced far beyond this most straightforward method. That…
112 - Tips For Effective Preaching
In this episode, we will discuss Some Tips for Effective Preaching. We all want our preaching to be better, and it can be. If we put in the effort God will bless our preaching for his g…
111 - The Preacher's Secret Weapon
What is the most important tool the preacher has? What will give him more power with people, a more significant listenership, greater respect and standing among the congregation, shelte…
110 - Ten Steps To A Better Outline
This episode will discuss ten ways to improve our sermon outlines. I hope you are enjoying the show. Let me know. God bless.
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109 - This Is The Way
In this episode, I discuss how God uses preaching to accomplish much for his glory in his kingdom work. I want to show you how God uses preaching to:
- Evangelize Sinners
- Edify Saints
- Encour…
108 - Preach The Word - A Brief Study of 2 Timothy 4:1-5
We know what we are commanded to do. We are commanded to preach the Word of God. But what does that mean? In this episode, we conduct a brief study of 2 Timothy 4:1-5. Let the Word of G…
107 - Why The Old Testament Still Matters
Does the Old Testament still matter in our modern culture? Of course, it does! In this episode, I discuss three reasons why the Old Testament still matters in modern preaching.
We will d…
106 - Preacher, Don't Miss Jesus
You would think Jesus would be the center of everything we say and do. You might think every sermon has Jesus as its primary focus. But is this accurate? Are our sermons all about Jesus…
105 - Preaching With Compassion - Part 2
Compassion is a rare trait in our society. Many people struggle to find support during difficult times in their lives. Unfortunately, even churches often lack genuine compassion. Those …
104 - Preaching With Compassion - Part 1
Our world is filled with hurting people. Our world is filled with lost souls who need to hear the gospel. If we will effectively reach the hurting and the lost, we must do so with compa…
103 - 10 Essentials For Biblical Preaching
Let's face it: preaching is hard work but worth the effort. God uses preaching to save his people. God uses preaching to feed the church. God uses preaching to glorify himself. If we wa…
102 - Tips For The Small Church Pastor
Pastoring a small church can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield. I want to offer a few tips to the small church pastor in this episode. These tips may help you avoid steppi…
101 - What Are You Afraid Of?
In this episode, we are going to talk about fear. Specifically, we will discuss some of the fears plaguing the minds of pastors and preachers. Listen to this episode if you have fears (…
100 - Praying In Jesus' Name
Today, I am sharing the content of a sermon I preach about praying in Jesus's name. I want to show you why we do it and what it means to pray in Jesus' name.
I do not have enough room t…
99 - Five Tips For You When You Are Discouraged
1. Discouragement is part of ministry
Facing discouragement is normal in all ministries. Something is off if someone in ministry claims to be on a perpetual high. If you are feeling disc…
98 - Interview with Bishop Jesse Carr - Part 2
In this episode, we continue our discussion with Jesse Carr, who is the Pastor of Sharon Heights Baptist Church in Brookside, AL. Join us as we discuss several matters that will be of p…
97 - Interview With Pastor Jesse Carr
In this episode, we sit down once again with Pastor Jessae Carr. Jesse is the Pastor of Sharon Heights Baptist Church in Brookside, AL. Jesse is my son, and in exchange for his Christm…
96 - Toward More Vivid Preaching
In this episode, we will discuss how we can make our preaching more vivid, more picturesque, and, thus, more engaging. Employing the proper techniques can help our listeners see what we…