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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 alancarr@gmail.com. The Preaching Matters Podcast is a ministry of Alan Carr and The Sermon Notebook (http://www.sermonnotebook.org).
The Preaching Matters Podcast
95 - How Can I Be A Better Preacher?
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 study their techniques.
- Practice public speaking in front of friends and family.
- Read the Bible (In more than one version), good commentaries, and other theological works to understand scripture better.
- Ask for feedback from your audience and use it to refine your preaching.
- Learn how to develop a distinct style and voice to make your preaching more engaging.
- Learn how to communicate the message with humor, stories, and illustrations.
- Learn how to use technology to enhance your presentations effectively.
- Learn how to use body language to emphasize key points.
- Learn how to deliver a clear and concise message.
- Learn how to end a sermon.
- Learn how to begin a sermon.
- Learn how to be yourself.
- Learn how to stop thinking about yourself.
- Learn how to use your weaknesses to your advantage.
- Learn how to maintain eye contact with the congregation.
- Learn how to enunciate your words.
- Expand your vocabulary. More importantly, learn how to turn a phrase and use similies and metaphors to paint word pictures.
- Learn how to read the Bible clearly and distinctly.
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide you as you preach.
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Contact me at alancarr@gmail.com.
The podcast is a ministry of Dr. Alan Carr and The Sermon Notebook (http://www.sermonnotebook.org)