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
18 - Step 4 - Interpretation - Part 4
Next, the preacher must try to understand the historical and cultural background of the passage. He needs to know what events were taking place behind the scenes during the time the pas…
17 - Step 4 - Interpretation - Part 3
In studying the words of the Bible, the preacher must be aware of how those words are being used. Sometimes, the Bible uses “figures of speech”. These are different expressions that br…
16 - Step 4 - Interpretation - Part 2
In this episode, we continue our discussion of biblical word studies. I give a few examples, and I point you to some resources which will prove helpful as you seek to do your own word s…
15 - Step Four - Interpretation - Part 1
In this episode, we begin our discussion of biblical interpretation. This episode will focus primarily on word studies and their importance in sermon development. This thought will be e…
Bonus Episode 2 - An Interview With Pastor Jesse Carr
In this episode, I interview my son, Jesse Carr. Jesse is the Senior Pastor of Sharon Heights Baptist Church in Brookside, AL. Jesse gives us his thoughts about several topics related t…
14 - Step Three - Concentration
In this episode, I speak about the process of concentrating on a text. This means studying the text to locate the natural breaks in the text. The natural breaks will form the basis for …
13 - Step Two - Meditation
What is meditation? Why do preachers need to meditate on the biblical text?
When you hear the word meditation, you might think about people sitting in a lotus position, trying to reach a…
12 - Step One - Isolation
Isolation means we must choose one passage out of all the passages of the Bible for use in the expository sermon. The choice of a preaching text is important.
As the preacher prays and …
11 - The Problem Of Plagiarism
In this episode, we tackle The Problem With Plagiarism. Plagiarism is a problem, but it is a problem that can be avoided. Let's talk about what plagiarism is, and how we can eliminate i…
Bonus Episode 1 - Sermon Length
How long should your sermon be? This is a hard question to answer. In this episode, I will give you my opinion and practice. I will also share with you some principles to apply when thi…
10 - Finding Your Preaching Voice
In this episode, I talk about Finding Your Peaching Voice. This refers to learning to be yourself in your preaching. God did not call us to be a clone of another preacher. He called us …
9 - Why Is Context Such A Big Deal?
Today, we will talk about biblical context, and why understanding the context of every sermon we preach is of vital importance to our ability to understand, interpret, and preach the Wo…
8 - What Is An Expository Sermon - Part 3
II. The Advantages Of The Expository Sermon - Part 3
(The previous material regarding the Expository Sermon in the show notes from episodes 6 and 7.)
- Expository preaching promotes script…
7 - What Is An Expository Sermon - Part 2
While the Topical Sermon and the Textual Sermon are treatments of a subject, the Expository Sermon is a treatment of a text.
This kind of preaching can be seen throughout the Bible.
- Ezra…
6 - What Is An Expository Sermon - Part 1
Today, we begin our discussion of the expositor sermon.
I. A Description of the Expository Sermon
• Some Definitions
- “An Expository Sermon is one that expounds a passage of Scripture, o…
5 - What Is A Textual Sermon?
Today, we consider the textual sermon.
Show notes:
The Textual Sermon
I. A Description
- The Textual Sermon derives all its main divisions from the text. Like the Topical Sermon, it is built…
4 - What Is A Topical Sermon?
This episode tackles the topical sermon.
Show Notes:
The Topical Sermon
I. A Description
The name defines it. It is a sermon built around a topic.
In a topical sermon, the divisions of t…
3 - The Three Primary Sermon Types
In this episode we discuss the three main sermon typeS.
Show Notes:
The three main types of sermons can be defined by their relationship to the text from which they are derived.
Topical – …
2 - Important Definitions
In this episode, I share some important definitions which we will use throughout this series.
Show Notes
Homiletics: Homiletics is the art and science of saying the same thing that the te…
1 - Introduction
In this first episode of The Preaching Matters Podcast, I tell you a little about myself, and I share with you the sort of content you can expect when you listen.
Here is a brief outlin…