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Monday Morning Preacher

Monday Morning Preacher

Monday Morning Preacher is for preachers by preachers. Each episode focuses on one unique aspect of preaching and explores how preachers can grow in their craft.

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Four Things We Learned About Preaching: Season Finale

Episode 83 | 22 min

Four Things We Learned About Preaching: Season Finale
Preaching is worth the weight.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Preaching With Both of Your Eyes Towards Christ

Episode 82 | 30 min

Preaching With Both of Your Eyes Towards Christ
The key to Christ-centered preaching.
Bryan Chapell
Christmas Preaching and the Loneliness of the Holy Family

Episode 81 | 23 min

Christmas Preaching and the Loneliness of the Holy Family
Leaning into the wisdom and humility of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Timothy Clarke
Three Ways to Create Tension in Your Sermon

Episode 80 | 21 min

Three Ways to Create Tension in Your Sermon
Kevin Miller, Matt Woodley
Making the Most of Your Time for Sermon Prep

Episode 79 | 22 min

Making the Most of Your Time for Sermon Prep
How to manage your time faithfully in a distracting world.
Trevor McMaken
Why the Ministry of Presence Can Help People in Hard Times

Episode 78 | 21 min

Why the Ministry of Presence Can Help People in Hard Times
Physical presence matters more than rational answers to suffering people.
Emily McGowin
Apply Your Sermon with the Help of the Holy Spirit

Episode 77 | 27 min

Apply Your Sermon with the Help of the Holy Spirit
The internal witness of the Spirit.
Robert Smith, Jr.
Preaching as a Human Exercise Centered in Christ

Episode 76 | 31 min

Preaching as a Human Exercise Centered in Christ
What preaching is all about.
Darrell Johnson
What Preaching Authority Looks Like For You, the Pastor

Episode 75 | 20 min

What Preaching Authority Looks Like For You, the Pastor
What to do when you feel vulnerable, afraid, and powerless.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
How to Exegete Like the Great Preacher, John Stott

Episode 74 | 21 min

How to Exegete Like the Great Preacher, John Stott
What to exegete, and what not to exegete.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
The Role of Deliberate Practice in Preaching

Episode 73 | 26 min

The Role of Deliberate Practice in Preaching
How to become an expert in proclaiming the gospel.
Jared E. Alcántara
Long-Time Pastor Argues for the One Point Sermon

Episode 72 | 19 min

Long-Time Pastor Argues for the One Point Sermon
Why every message should have one central idea.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
The Word Made Flesh: What Preaching Looks Like Amidst Persecution

Episode 71 | 44 min

The Word Made Flesh: What Preaching Looks Like Amidst Persecution
Standing up for the gospel in hostile regions of the world.
Venerable Justice Okoronkwo
Preaching to People in Pain

Episode 70 | 25 min

Preaching to People in Pain
Confronting the real issues that people face everyday.
Matthew D. Kim
Preaching Truth in the Public Square

Episode 69 | 30 min

Preaching Truth in the Public Square
What preachers can learn from the prophets.
Daniel Carroll
How Your Life Shapes Your Preaching

Episode 68 | 27 min

How Your Life Shapes Your Preaching
The Preacher as Sermon
Steve Norman
Why Three Point Sermons Are Effective

Episode 67 | 12 min

Why Three Point Sermons Are Effective
A tried and true method, to deliver your message.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
How to Preach with a Biblical Imagination

Episode 66 | 26 min

How to Preach with a Biblical Imagination
Drawing elements from the arts, poetry, and screenwriting.
Alison Gerber
Say it Again! Preaching the Good News of Easter

Episode 65 | 30 min

Say it Again! Preaching the Good News of Easter
Preaching on the Resurrection of Jesus with conviction.
Timothy Clarke
Keeping Grace Fresh in Your Preaching

Episode 64 | 22 min

Keeping Grace Fresh in Your Preaching
Grace that matters for everyday life.
Ethan Magness
Striking the Right Tone in Your Preaching

Episode 63 | 19 min

Striking the Right Tone in Your Preaching
Matching your tone with the content of the Biblical text.
Hershael York
Fear, Politics, and Preaching: How to Move Forward

Episode 62 | 22 min

Fear, Politics, and Preaching: How to Move Forward
Discipling people through muddy political waters.
Kevin Miller, Matt Woodley
The Power of the Potent Phrase in Preaching

Episode 61 | 24 min

The Power of the Potent Phrase in Preaching
Crafting punchlines to make your sermon memorable.
David Roseberry
The Life and Preaching of Charles H. Spurgeon

Episode 60 | 24 min

The Life and Preaching of Charles H. Spurgeon
Preaching through the lens of the cross of Christ.
Thomas Breimaier
Preaching the Genres of Scripture

Episode 59 | 18 min

Preaching the Genres of Scripture
Honoring the form and emotions of the Biblical text.
Ken J. Langley
Does Your Sermon Equip People for Their Vocation?

Episode 58 | 26 min

Does Your Sermon Equip People for Their Vocation?
Are you preaching with Monday through Saturday impact?
Steven Garber
Sermon Openings for a Weary World

Episode 57 | 15 min

Sermon Openings for a Weary World
How to craft an effective opening that wins attention.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Spiritual Health For Pastors: Know Thyself, and Be Known

Episode 56 | 13 min

Spiritual Health For Pastors: Know Thyself, and Be Known
Conduct a spiritual audit with four questions.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Preparing People for Christmas with Advent Preaching

Episode 55 | 21 min

Preparing People for Christmas with Advent Preaching
Create a sense of longing for Christmas.
Matt Erickson
5 Principles for Preaching on Politics

Episode 54 | 23 min

5 Principles for Preaching on Politics
Navigating the muddy waters of preaching on politics.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
The Power of Emotion in Expository Preaching

Episode 53 | 17 min

The Power of Emotion in Expository Preaching
Eliciting emotions that the Biblical text intends.
Greg Hollifield
Is the Big Idea More Helpful or Hurtful? It's Complicated.

Episode 52 | 25 min

Is the Big Idea More Helpful or Hurtful? It's Complicated.
Preaching Professor says pastors are curators, not creators when it comes to scripture.
Abraham Kuruvilla
Preaching to People on the Margins

Episode 51 | 29 min

Preaching to People on the Margins
Shifting the margins in your preaching to all people.
Patricia Batten
Called to Faithful, Not Successful Preaching

Episode 50 | 20 min

Called to Faithful, Not Successful Preaching
Are success and faithfulness mutually exclusive?
Wes Oden
Bringing Listeners into the Bible Scene

Episode 49 | 28 min

Bringing Listeners into the Bible Scene
Three ways to do it, using the imagination.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Preaching Principles from the Book of Hebrews

Episode 48 | 21 min

Preaching Principles from the Book of Hebrews
The core principles of a Biblical sermon.
Jeremy McKeen
A Dialogue on Racism and Justice

Episode 47 | 48 min

A Dialogue on Racism and Justice
Pastors Lawrence Aker III, and George E. Hurtt weigh in.
Lawrence Aker III, George E. Hurtt
Spiritual Warfare in Preaching

Episode 46 | 21 min

Spiritual Warfare in Preaching
Facing spiritual warfare with prayer and humility.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Say What You Need to Say

Episode 45 | 12 min

Say What You Need to Say
Back to the basics: what the sermon is about, and why your listeners should care.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Is The Big Idea Dead? Former Navy Chaplain Decides

Episode 44 | 18 min

Is The Big Idea Dead? Former Navy Chaplain Decides
Is the big idea at odds with preaching the truth of Scripture?
Russell St. John
Preaching Powered by Prayer: The Key to Spiritual Revival

Episode 43 | 26 min

Preaching Powered by Prayer: The Key to Spiritual Revival
What we really need is more of God.
Jon Tyson
Preaching in the Eye of the Storm

Episode 42 | 16 min

Preaching in the Eye of the Storm
COVID-19 crisis as a crash course in "Trust God 101."
Lawrence Aker III
Preaching on Faith During a Pandemic

Episode 41 | 21 min

Preaching on Faith During a Pandemic
Why secularism has no answer for the fear produced by the COVID-19 crisis.
Josh Moody
Preaching Through Personal Pain

Episode 40 | 18 min

Preaching Through Personal Pain
Debunking the false belief that personal pain disqualifies you from preaching.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Preaching on the Resurrection

Episode 39 | 18 min

Preaching on the Resurrection
Why Easter Changes Everything
Bryan Wilkerson
Stick the Landing: How to Write Strong Conclusions

Episode 38 | 15 min

Stick the Landing: How to Write Strong Conclusions
How to land the plane successfully.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Preaching on Sexuality: a Theological Framework

Episode 37 | 20 min

Preaching on Sexuality: a Theological Framework
How your love, conception of the body, and sexuality fit into God's plan.
Matt Erickson
Leading Through Sermon Illustrations

Episode 36 | 14 min

Leading Through Sermon Illustrations
Sermon illustrations can illustrate a vision for your church.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
When Bad Pressures Happen to Good Preachers

Episode 35 | 15 min

When Bad Pressures Happen to Good Preachers
How to distinguish between good pressure and bad pressure.
Matt Woodley, Kevin Miller
Grab Your Hearers Attention with Tension

Episode 34 | 38 min

Grab Your Hearers Attention with Tension
Yancey Arrington
Sermons for the Skeptical Heart

Episode 33 | 27 min

Sermons for the Skeptical Heart
Jeremy McKeen
Sunday Preaching for the Monday Christian

Episode 32 | 24 min

Sunday Preaching for the Monday Christian
Patricia Batten
How the Preacher-Pastor Crafts Their Sermon

Episode 31 | 29 min

How the Preacher-Pastor Crafts Their Sermon
Lee Eclov
Preaching Truth No One Wants to Hear ... But Should

Episode 30 | 25 min

Preaching Truth No One Wants to Hear ... But Should
Geoff Chang
Preaching Through Weakness

Episode 29 | 12 min

Preaching Through Weakness
A suprising ally for every preacher.
John Stott
Biblical Meditation and Preaching

Episode 28 | 16 min

Biblical Meditation and Preaching
Recovering a lost art and applying it to our weekly sermon prep process.
Matt Woodley
Preaching Jesus at Street Level

Episode 27 | 14 min

Preaching Jesus at Street Level
Communicating deep theological truths in a way that people can meet the Lord.
Daniel Fusco
Why and How to Avoid Moralistic Preaching

Episode 26 | 13 min

Why and How to Avoid Moralistic Preaching
Your sermons should drive people to the source of life change—Jesus Christ.
Bryan Chapell
Manuscript vs. Notes

Episode 25 | 13 min

Manuscript vs. Notes
The pros and cons of the three primary approaches of what to take into the pulpit.
Matt Woodley
The Life Cycle of Your Sermon

Episode 24 | 11 min

The Life Cycle of Your Sermon
The birth, death, burial, resurrection, and ascension of your sermon.
Matt Woodley
Get the Text Right

Episode 23 | 12 min

Get the Text Right
Meet the Lord of the text, then engage your people with the Lord of the text.
Mark Dever
The Basics of Sermon Delivery (Part 2)

Episode 22 | 14 min

The Basics of Sermon Delivery (Part 2)
In this episode we talk about movement, gestures, and filler words.
Steve Walker
The High Calling of Preaching

Episode 21 | 13 min

The High Calling of Preaching
Elevate your preaching with these lessons from Haddon Robinson.
Bryan Wilkerson
The Basics of Sermon Delivery (Part 1)

Episode 20 | 12 min

The Basics of Sermon Delivery (Part 1)
In this episode we focus on vocal variety and eye contact.
Claude Alexander
Avoiding Preaching Ruts

Episode 19 | 12 min

Avoiding Preaching Ruts
Tips to become a multi-pitch preacher.
Matt Woodley
Outlining Your Sermon

Episode 18 | 12 min

Outlining Your Sermon
Tips for finding the right structure for your sermon.
Tim Keller
Finding Illustrations

Episode 17 | 12 min

Finding Illustrations
Always stay curious when looking for illustrations.
Matt Woodley
The Cutting Room Floor

Episode 16 | 11 min

The Cutting Room Floor
Preachers need to be more like filmmakers when crafting their sermons.
H.B. Charles, Jr.
Reaching Those Far From God

Episode 15 | 13 min

Reaching Those Far From God
People are interested in spiritual things, but they need help understanding the Bible.
Dave Ferguson
Preaching in the Power of the Holy Spirit

Episode 14 | 13 min

Preaching in the Power of the Holy Spirit
Entering into a conversation with the Triune God during your sermon prep process.
Kent Edwards
Sermon Feedback

Episode 13 | 11 min

Sermon Feedback
Asking for, seeking out, and receiving feedback that will help you grow as a preacher.
Matt Woodley
Preaching During Easter

Episode 12 | 12 min

Preaching During Easter
At Easter provide your hearers with a jolt of the familiar.
John Stott
Applying Your Message

Episode 11 | 12 min

Applying Your Message
The goal of application: transformation not more information.
John Ortberg
The Big Idea

Episode 10 | 14 min

The Big Idea
It helps the preacher and the listener focus.
Haddon Robinson
Preaching with Intensity

Episode 9 | 13 min

Preaching with Intensity
Finding and conveying the emotion of the text in your sermon.
Francis Chan
Preaching to the Heart

Episode 8 | 13 min

Preaching to the Heart
Sermons challenge and change what people put their trust in.
Bryan Chapell
Preaching During Lent

Episode 7 | 14 min

Preaching During Lent
Leading your listeners on a spiritual pilgrimage.
Aaron Damiani
Preaching with Courage

Episode 6 | 14 min

Preaching with Courage
Overcoming the controlling aspect of fear in your preaching.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Preaching on Controversial Topics

Episode 5 | 14 min

Preaching on Controversial Topics
Answering the questions of when, why, what, and how to preach on difficult topics.
Rick McKinley
Keeping Your Christmas Sermons Fresh

Episode 4 | 15 min

Keeping Your Christmas Sermons Fresh
3 ways to proclaim the message of God coming to earth.
Matt Woodley
Find Your Preaching Voice

Episode 3 | 15 min

Find Your Preaching Voice
God uses our variety, so find your own voice.
Matt Woodley
Writing Effective Introductions

Episode 2 | 14 min

Writing Effective Introductions
Using your introduction to gain your listener's interest.
John Ortberg
The Ladder of Abstraction

Episode 1 | 15 min

The Ladder of Abstraction
Using illustrations in your sermons.
Bryan Wilkerson