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In this episode of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen addresses how to preach difficult biblical texts using 1 Corinthians 11:2–16, especially verse 10, as a case study, giving five principles for handling hard passages.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen shares sermon notes on Hebrews 13:8, explaining that while everything changes—technology, culture, jobs, cities, nations, health, and even the human body—Jesus Christ remains the same. Using examples like a 50th high school reunion, COVID-era shifts, rapid knowledge growth, and historical references, he contrasts earthly change with Christ’s immutability, divinity, character, purposes, power, love, and faithfulness.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen introduces the four great Christological passages — John 1:1–18, Philippians 2:5–11, Colossians 1:15–20, and Hebrews 1:1–4 — and gives a brief overview of how each highlights who Jesus is and what He has done.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen explains that church revitalization is fundamentally spiritual, not merely organizational, and discusses how sustained biblical preaching—alongside prayer—is foundational for renewing a declining or plateaued church.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen explores the relationship between angels and delivering God’s message, asking the question, “Do angels preach?” and examining the scriptures to see what God’s Word has to say about the question.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen talks about learning to be a great storyteller by reading great writers and discusses how the art of storytelling can bolster a sermon and benefit its hearers.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen gives a preview of his new book, a commentary on Hebrews, releasing Tuesday, Sept. 15.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen reflects on preaching Jeremiah 10:21 at a Bible conference in Baton Rouge and applies the text’s warning to pastors: when spiritual leaders do not diligently seek the Lord through His Word, they become senseless, they will not prosper, and their flocks will be scattered.

In this episode, Dr. David L. Allen shares insights from his book “From the Mound to the Pulpit,” focusing on a chapter called “The World Series and the Hall of Fame.” He compares Christmas and Easter preaching to baseball’s World Series and urges pastors to preach every sermon with maximum effort because the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection are the heart of the gospel – something that should be preached like the World Series every week, he explains. Using baseball Hall of Fame stories and statistics, Dr. Allen contrasts earthly recognition with biblical “crowns” promised to faithful pastors, warns against rivalry and celebrity culture, and emphasizes humility, sacrifice, and resilience through adversity and disappointment.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen shares special resources helpful for sermon preparation and explains how receiving 400 books as a teenage preacher sparked a lifelong pursuit of building a preaching library.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach podcast, Dr. David Allen highlights a chapter on lessons for preachers from famous baseball announcers. He says that, like great announcers, preachers should use vivid description, strong storytelling, and well-timed silence, among other tools, to connect with the audience and present the message clearly.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David Allen talks about John Bishop’s 1952 book “The Man in the Manse” and reads from Chapter 1 on a pastor’s calling. Bishop says ministry is hard but a great privilege, and pastors must stay close to Scripture, preach with energy, and care for people while living a life that matches their message. He also describes the mixed and often unfair expectations churches place on ministers and warns about three common temptations: to be lazy, to seek attention, and to complain. Bishop urges pastors to work with discipline, stay humble, and keep preaching and teaching as the main priority.

As a new school year begins, this episode shares five biblical lessons for students, teachers, parents, and anyone starting a new season. Dr. David Allen encourages students to work hard, choose friends carefully, and live consistently Christian, thanks teachers for their often-unseen impact, and urges parents and grandparents to pray daily for children, educators, and protection.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David L. Allen draws similarities between elite baseball pitching and effective preaching while highlighting his book, “From the Mound to the Pulpit: Preaching Lessons from Baseball.” Looking closely at the “And Here’s the Pitch: Delivering the Word” section, Dr. Allen emphasizes strategy, preparation, mechanics, sequencing, confidence, and continual learning in the process of sermon delivery.

In this episode of the Preaching Coach Podcast, Dr. David L. Allen provides a brief look at a new book releasing later this week – an update to the widely-loved “Preaching Tools” book. Listen in to find out what’s new to this volume and what readers and preachers can expect as they look at adding this new resource to their libraries.