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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 ...
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The Sauna Twins Podcast - Sauna specialists share their expertise on everything sauna to enjoy an authentic sauna experience and how to sauna properly. Finnmark Sauna is the home of the finest quality Finnish-made, Finnish-designed sauna equipment in the UK. We specialise in the bespoke design and installation of authentic Finnish sauna, cabins, wood burning and electric sauna heaters, as well as sauna parts and accessories. Sauna Business of the Year. Finnmark Sauna are the UK's sole offici ...
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Send us a text Bi-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 y…
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Send us a text In 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 Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances.…
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Send us a text In 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 Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spoti…
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Send us a text In 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 Congregation B. Choose a Theme or Book C. Define the Series Objectives II. Plan the Series A. Outline the Series Structure B. Create a Timeline C. Develop a Preach…
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Send us a text We 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,…
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Send us a text In 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 y…
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The Sauna Twins Podcast - Episode #13 Dr Ant Shepherd (Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of Portsmouth) | Finnmark Sauna
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Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #13: Dr Ant Shepherd (University of Portsmouth) | Finnmark Sauna Welcome to episode 13 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we had the pleasure to sit down for a conversation with Dr. Ant Shepherd from Portsmouth University. Ant is an Associate Professor in Clinical Exercise Physiology, who has designed bespoke tr…
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Send us a text We 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 M…
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Send us a text 10 Essential Components of Preaching In 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, r…
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Send us a text Let'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 Cli…
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Send us a text In 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 wo…
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Send us a text Conducting 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 u…
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Sauna Twins Podcast Episode #12: Kirill Bashtynskii (Tulikivi) | Finnmark Sauna Welcome to episode 12 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this episode we get to chat with Kirill Bashtynskii from Tulikivi. Kirill is an expert at Finland’s largest stone processor and the world’s largest manufacturer of heat-retaining fireplaces and sauna heaters. Tulikivi…
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Send us a text On 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 se…
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Send us a text On 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 s…
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Send us a text Today, 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 - Chris…
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Send us a text In 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 i…
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The Sauna Twins Podcast - Episode #11 Glenn Auerbach (Sauna Times) | Finnmark Sauna
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Join us for episode 11 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! We are joined by our good friend Glenn Auerbach from SaunaTimes in the US. Glenn is “a lifelong student of authentic sauna” and dedicated to helping people discover and create good sauna experiences. He is the founder of SaunaTimes and the writer of “Sauna Build, From Start to Finnish,” which is a …
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Send us a text In 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…
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Send us a text This 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 - Christia…
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Send us a text Every 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" preacher The "Comedian" preacher The "Bible Commentary" preacher The "Rubber Chicken" preacher The "Microwave" preacher The "A…
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Send us a text 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 several tips to help you improve your sermon delivery. Listen and let me know what you think. Do you have any sermon delivery tips that can help others?…
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Send us a text 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, echo the flawed teaching of other men, or allow our church traditions to assume a place more important than the Bible. To understand this better, we …
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Send us a text 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 is good, but plenty of people are still learning how to study their Bibles. Even if you are an advanced Bible student, listen to the episode and shar…
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Send us a text 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 glory. I will deal with the points listed below. I pray this episode will be a help to you in your preaching ministry. Study the Word Memorize scriptur…
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Send us a text 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, shelter him when the enemies of truth attack him and help him maintain all the relationships in his life with grace? What is the preacher’s secret weapon? D…
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Send us a text This episode will discuss ten ways to improve our sermon outlines. I hope you are enjoying the show. Let me know. God bless. Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph Estep, Jr - Daily tips for balancing your faith and finances. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Subscribe to this podcast. Leave us a r…
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Send us a text 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 Encourage the Suffering Establish His Church Expose Sin Equip the Church Listen to this episode and find out why This Is The Way. Ask Ralph - Christian F…
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Send us a text 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 God speak to you as we study this powerful passage. Then get out there and Preach the Word! Ask Ralph - Christian Finance Join financial expert Ralph E…
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Send us a text 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 deal with the following reasons: 1. The Old Testament is the foundation for the work of Jesus. 2. Believers find their true identity in the Old Testam…
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Send us a text 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, or are they about all sorts of other things? The truth is, we miss Jesus far more often than we want to admit. Let’s talk about it. In this episode,…
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Send us a text 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 who have been hurt and broken by life come to church seeking relief and guidance from God's Word, hoping to find comfort. Instead, they are often met …
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Send us a text 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 compassion. In this episode, I begin a discussion about preaching with compassion. I want to tell you what compassion is, why it matters, how it can be imp…
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Send us a text 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 want to be effective preachers, our preaching should be biblical. In this episode, I share the ten essential ingredients of biblical preaching. Ask Ralp…
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Send us a text 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 stepping in the wrong place and blowing yourself and the church to pieces. Give this episode a listen, and let me know what you think. Reach out with your q…
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Send us a text 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 (And who doesn't?). I pray there will be some help in my words for you. If you want to discuss some of your fears, please reach out. God bless you and …
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Send us a text 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 to share the complete sermon manuscript in these notes. If you want a copy, please email and ask. It will be provided without cost. Thanks for listenin…
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Send us a text 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 discouraged, you are not alone. 2 . Remember How God has worked in your life He saved you, called you, gifted you, prepared you, shaped you, and used you…
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Send us a text 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 particular interest to preachers and pastors. As always, I would appreciate hearing from you. Reach out at alancarr@gmail.com. Thank you for listening.…
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Send us a text 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 Christmas meal, he has consented to sit down for a couple of interviews. The first will air this week, and the second installment will air next week. Jesse ha…
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Send us a text 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 are saying. When we speak using vivid language, our words can touch the human senses, drawing the congregation into the message so they can hear, see…
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The Sauna Twins Podcast - Episode #10 Nikita Miltiadou (Blue Mountains Sauna) | Finnmark Sauna
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Welcome to episode 10 of the Sauna Twins Podcast! In this wide-ranging conversation we are joined by a special guest all the way from Australia, Nikita Miltiadou from Blue Mountains Sauna. Nikita is approaching the end of an exciting expedition to experience as many different types of saunas across Europe as possible, with the goal of finding out h…
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Send us a text In this episode, I want to ask and answer the question, How Can I Be A Better Preacher? We all want to be better at what God has called us to do, right? I want to share 20 tips that can help us be better preachers. Learn to depend on the Holy Spirit to guide your Bible study and sermon preparation. Listen to experienced preachers and…
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Send us a text Charles H. Spurgeon has been called the "Prince of Preachers." He achieved his title by being devoted to the Word of God and the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Spurgeon had a sharp mind, encyclopedic knowledge of the Puritan writers and world history, and a near-photographic memory. God blessed Spurgeon with a keen intellect. God u…
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Send us a text Preaching today is a minefield. When it comes to preaching, the good, the bad, and the ugly are all around us. If you are like me, you have a desire to be the best preachier you can be. You want to be clear. You want to preach the gospel. You want to glorify God. But if we were honest, we would all have to admit there are problems wi…
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Send us a text Preaching a compelling Christmas message is a challenging assignment. How can we stay fresh year after year? Let me offer a few suggestions. 1. Capture the true wonder of Christmas. Set it in the total context of the drama of redemption. 2. Avoid allegorical and sentimental approaches. Christmas messages focusing exclusively on the “…
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Send us a text Preaching From The White Spaces You know what "white space" is, don’t you? It's the tiny space between the verses in our Bibles. Most of the time, there's nothing there to think about. The previous verse moves right into the following verse; nothing is missing or intentionally left out. The story flows, and the logic flows. It all fi…
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Send us a text We all know we should read and study the Bible. But sometimes, the task seems overwhelming. In this episode, I want to introduce you to the inductive Bible study method. This Bible stidy method is build on three main pillars. They are: Observation Interpretation Application This episode gives you a very basic introduction to this met…
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Send us a text In this episode, we will discuss how to develop an expository sermon. I want to share ten key elements that every expository sermon should contain. These ten elements of sermon preparation will help you think through the essential steps you need to follow. These key elements will help you answer the following questions: Observation -…
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Send us a text In this episode I talk about mishandling a Bible story. This is something we should never do. This is something we try hard not to do. But there are times when we handle the stories in the Bible in ways we should not. There are several ways in which we can do this, and I mention several in this episode. What follows is a brief list. …
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