The Preaching Matters Podcast

128 - Eight Reasons For Writing Sermon Manuscripts

Dr. Alan Carr

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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 your sermons and what you said in them.
  • Writing a manuscript will force you to think through the specifics.
  • Writing a manuscript to make the sermon easier to use in other formats.
  • Writing a manuscript will make you a better writer.
  • Writing a manuscript will make you a better preacher.


Let me know what you think about writing manuscripts.

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