In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. Allen shares insights on preaching a series through the book of Nehemiah. Get insights into the history, structure, and resources for preaching this book of the Bible through this podcast.

Resource Recommendations:

1. Preaching Source - Nehemiah Sermon Structures
2. Rise Up Studying the Book of Nehemiah with Dr. Deron Biles
3. Ezra-Nehemiah, Volume 16 (16) (Word Biblical Commentary) - By H. G. M. Williamson
4. The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (The New International Commentary on the New Testament) - By F. Charles Fensham
5. Ezra and Nehemiah: An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary) - By Derek Kidner
6. Nehemiah - By Cyril Barber
7. Victorious Christian Service: Studies in the Book of Nehemiah - By Alen Redpath
8. Hand Me Another Brick - Charles Swindoll
9. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther (Understanding the Bible Commentary Series) - By Leslie C. Allen &, Timothy S. Laniak
10. ESV Expository Commentary, Volume 4: Ezra–Job
11. Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther: Restoring the Church (Preaching the Word) - By Wallace Benn
12. Nehemiah - James Boice
13. Exalting Jesus in Ezra-Nehemiah (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) - James M. Hamilton Jr.
14. Nehemiah For You - Eric Mason
15. Ezra, Nehemiah: NIV Application Commentary - By Donna Petter & Thomas Petter
16. Ezra and Nehemiah: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - By Gary Smith

What can preachers learn from preachers and teachers of another style? Learn the answer to this question from Dr. David Allen on this edition of the Preaching Coach podcast! In this episode, Dr. Allen will dive into the similarities and differences of various communication styles. Dr. Allen discusses the different styles of preaching by John MacArthur, Chuck Swindoll, Steven Furtick, and Andy Stanley.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. Allen explores preaching stories or parables with parallels in a different gospel. Using the anointing of Jesus at Bethany as an example, Dr. Allen teaches how to preach parallel accounts.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. Allen discusses how to listen to a sermon. Dr. Allen shares what the Bible can teach us about hearing the word preached during the sermon. Learn how to make the most of your time listening to the sermon.

How often do you receive feedback on your preaching on your sermons? How often do you solicit feedback from others? How often do you yourself evaluate your own preaching?

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses how to receive sermon feedback.

If you plan to improve your preaching, you must have a strategy for sermon feedback. That strategy needs to include your own evaluation of your sermon. It needs to include a conscious effort on your part and a strategy whereby you actually watch and listen to your sermons and seek to improve them. However, inviting others to give feedback on your preaching and sermons is an important aspect of receiving good sermon feedback.

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses best the importance of the public reading of scripture. In this episode, Dr. Allen shares 10 principles for the public reading of scripture.

The Preaching Coach Podcast features a conversation between Dr. Allen and Dr. Michael Duduit, that took place at the Southern Baptist Convention in 2023. Throughout this episode, hear Dr. Duduit share some of his thoughts on theological education and preaching.

Dr. Duduit is the Founder and Executive Editor of Preaching magazine. Dr. Duduit currently serves as the Dean of Clamp Divinity School.

Book Recommendations

• Handbook of Contemporary Preaching: A Wealth of Counsel for Creative and Effective Proclamation - Edited by Dr. Michael Duduit

• Joy in Ministry: Messages from Second Corinthians - By Michael Duduit

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses ten things people do to kill the church. Church members are vital to the ongoing ministry of the local church. How does our attendance, our service, our giving, and our attitude towards others impact the work of the local church?

Related Podcast

• 10 Things Pastors Do To Kill The Church

In this edition of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen discusses ten things pastors do to kill the church. As the pastor goes, so goes the church. Hear how our walk with God, our preaching, our leadership, and our evangelism efforts impact the future of the local church.

Book Recommendations:

• Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence For Every Believer By J. Oswald Sanders

In this edition of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen interviews Dr. Tony Mathews on racial reconciliation in the church. Throughout this episode, Dr. Mathews and Dr. Allen discuss having churches that reflect their community and are places that foster racial reconciliation in the community.

Dr. Tony Mathews serves the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention as the Senior Strategist of Missional Ministries. Dr. Mathews is the author of There’s More Than One Color in the Pew: A Handbook for Multicultural, Multiracial Churches.