Behind the Pulpit: What goes into preparing a sermon

Join pastors Luke and Cameron on the Uncut Podcast as they discuss managing ministry challenges like preaching multiple services on Sundays, self-care, and sermon preparation. They emphasize the importance of balancing personal well-being with pastoral duties and the dedication needed to deliver impactful messages faithfully.

• (00:05) - Welcome to the Uncut Podcast
• (01:39) - Ministry Load and Personal Balance
• (06:47) - Feeling Tired and Managing Energy
• (09:39) - Balancing Conversations After Services
• (12:21) - The Debate on Church Green Rooms
• (19:57) - Sermon Series: Asking for a Friend
• (22:39) - Preaching on Angels, Demons, and Satan
• (24:45) - Choosing Sermon Topics: Politics Ahead
• (28:28) - Expositional Preaching vs. Topical Preaching
• (30:29) - Ministry Topics and Approaches
• (30:58) - Teaching on Contemporary Sexual Issues
• (31:41) - Researching Topical vs. Expositional Sermons
• (39:28) - Seeking Biblical Guidance on Topics
• (40:55) - Balancing Topical and Expositional Preaching
• (43:46) - Filtering Research for Sermon Preparation
• (49:49) - Learning from Other Preachers on the Same Text
• (52:37) - Commitment to Intensive Study for Sermon Preparation
• (56:43) - Seeking Confirmation and Diverse Perspectives