On Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr.

<p>In this throwback episode, we continue our revisit of H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Steve Gaines, Pastor Emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. After serving as Senior Pastor for 19 years, Dr. Gaines transitioned to his emeritus role in 2024. He also served as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the areas of prayer, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.</p><p>Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB</p><p>Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.com</p><p>The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</p><p>Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida </p><p>Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>In this throwback episode, we revisit H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Steve Gaines, Pastor Emeritus of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. After serving as Senior Pastor for 19 years, Dr. Gaines transitioned to his emeritus role in 2024. He also served as the President of the Southern Baptist Convention from 2016 to 2018. He continues to be a widely respected voice in the areas of prayer, evangelism, and pastoral ministry.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>H.B. Charles Jr. answers ten (10) questions about expositional preaching and pastoral ministry during a Preaching Lab led by Chaplain Angulus Wilson at Wheaton College - President Phillip Graham Ryken.</p><p>Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB</p><p>Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org</p><p>Connect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.com</p><p>The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida</p><p>Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p><p>SHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE. Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Improving your preaching isn&#39;t an overnight fix; it requires consistent practice, much like going to the gym. Here are 12 simple ways to preach better, from &quot;hugging the text&quot; to &quot;landing the plane&quot; safely, to help you grow in your ministry.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Wrestling with the question, &quot;Am I called to preach?&quot; Here are 10 biblical signs, from godly character to a consuming burden, to help you discern God&#39;s call on your life.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Stop bringing old mistakes into a new year of ministry. This episode identifies 10 bad preaching habits to leave behind so you can preach the Word with more clarity and power in 2026 and beyond.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Stop bringing old mistakes into a new year of ministry. This episode identifies 10 bad preaching habits to leave behind so you can preach the Word with more clarity and power in 2026 and beyond.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Discover why a study Bible is a vital tool for the pulpit. Learn how integrating these resources can strengthen your sermon preparation by providing essential historical and literary context.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Experience how visiting the Holy Land transforms your Bible study from black and white to HD. Discover the spiritual and practical value of seeing the historical settings of Scripture firsthand.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Leaders are readers! I’m sharing my essential Pastoral Reading List—12 key books to read in 2026 to help you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>It ought to be evident that you are growing. The New Year is the perfect time for reflection and setting 2026 Preaching Goals to ensure you are making progress in preaching.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>From long introductions to imitating others, I’m sharing my biggest Preaching Pet Peeves. We must get back to serious Expositional Preaching and heed these Sermon Delivery Tips to avoid turning people off to the Word.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>My advice for Preaching Christmas is simple: aim for the head pin, tell the story, and preach to broken hearts.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>We spend so much time on sermon preparation, but what comes after is just as vital. Learn what to do after the sermon to guard against pride and spiritual warfare, and ensure the preached Word bears fruit.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>A good sermon has explanation, application, and illustration. If you want to preach faithfully, you must work hard at illustration. Here are 9 essential places to look to improve your sermon preparation and ensure clear communication.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>The pulpit is a blessing to the pew, but how can the pew be a blessing to the pulpit? I share a few simple yet profound ways to encourage and appreciate your pastor.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>You&#39;re a leader, but who leads you? During Pastors&#39; Appreciation Month, I reflect on the men who were pastors to me and share why pastors need pastors to thrive.</p><p>Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at <a href="https://increasecreative.co/HB">https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Connect with H.B. and access more resources at <a href="https://hbcharlesjr.com/">https://HBCharlesJr.com</a></p><p>The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</p><p>Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida </p><p>Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>A passionate preacher without a commitment to prepare is just a desire to perform. The call to preach comes with a call to prepare, and there are three ways a preacher must prepare himself.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>We’ve all been there: a deadline is looming, and the words just won’t come. What do you do when you’re facing that resistance in your sermon preparation?Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Most of a pastor’s work is spent among the people—counseling, planning, and leading. But the most critical part of pastoral ministry is the work done in solitude.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>As a pastor, I've learned the power of planning. Don't let the pressures of ministry get the best of you. I want to tell you why every preacher should have a preaching calendar.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Ever wonder why a sermon falls flat for some but not others? It's not the message, it's the audience. Discover how to connect with every person in the pews, from the biblically illiterate to the hardened unbeliever.</p><p>Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at <a href="https://increasecreative.co/HB" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB</a></p><p>Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.com Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at <a href="https://cismag.org/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://CISmag.org</a></p><p>Connect with H.B. and access more resources at <a href="https://hbcharlesjr.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://HBCharlesJr.com</a></p><p>The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</p><p>Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida </p><p>Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p><p>SHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE. Drop a comment or go to <a href="https://ncrs.cc/opqa" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ncrs.cc/opqa</a> to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Unlock the secrets to impactful sermons by steering clear of common assumptions. Explore dynamic strategies to connect deeply with your audience and deliver messages that truly resonate. Transform your preaching approach with insights that inspire and engage.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>H.B. shares his favorite commentaries, books, and more resources for preaching the parables of Jesus faithfully, clearly, and better.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>H.B. dives back into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>A sermon text should be like a street lamp for illumination, not a crutch to lean on. Explore seven key principles for selecting a text for preaching, including why you should always start with the Scripture and not a topic. Preach faithfully and powerfully by letting the Word of God lead the way.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Imagine standing at the edge of a vast, unexplored territory, ready to embark on a journey that promises both challenge and reward. This is what it feels like to prepare for preaching through a book of the Bible. In this episode, we&#39;ll explore the essential steps to equip yourself for this spiritual expedition.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.CoSHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.</p>

<p>Honoring the memory and legacy of John F. MacArthur, Jr.Read the full tribute here – https://ncrs.cc/4y1g-----------Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>SHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE. Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.Explore a curated list of favorite commentaries on the Psalms with insights into their theological depth and practical application. These resources can enrich your study and teaching of the PsalmsGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>SHARE YOUR QUESTIONS, AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE. Drop a comment or go to https://ncrs.cc/opqa to ask your questions.Discover a set of guiding principles designed to elevate your ministry and enhance your delivery of God&#39;s Word by making Christ the center of every sermon, living authentically in alignment with your message, and avoiding pitfalls like plagiarism and more.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>SHARE YOUR QUESTION IN THE COMMENTS AND IT MAY BE FEATURED IN A FUTURE EPISODE.Master the art of diligent research, insightful reflection, and meticulous note-taking to preach with confidence and depth.Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBRegister for the Cutting It Straight Conference at https://HBCharlesJr.comSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Unlock the secrets to effective time management for ministry and beyond, mastering sermon preparation and life's demands with these nine proven strategies. Discover how to prioritize, schedule strategically, and cultivate a disciplined approach that fuels both productivity and spiritual well-being.</p> <p>Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at <a href= "https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB">https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB</a></p> <p>Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at <a href= "https://HBCharlesJr.com">https://HBCharlesJr.com</a></p> <p>Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at <a href= "https://CISmag.org">https://CISmag.org</a></p> <p>Connect with H.B. and access more resources at <a href= "https://HBCharlesJr.com">https://HBCharlesJr.com</a></p> <p>The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</p> <p>Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida </p> <p>Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at <a href= "https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">IncreaseCreative.Co</a></p>

<p>After preaching nearly 90 sermons through the Gospel of Mark, H.B. shares the invaluable handful of resources that proved most faithful, providing the clearest insight and richest spiritual sustenance for the journey.</p> <p>Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at <a href= "https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB">https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB</a></p> <p>Register for the Cutting It Straight Conference at <a href= "https://HBCharlesJr.com">https://HBCharlesJr.com</a></p> <p>Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at <a href= "https://CISmag.org">https://CISmag.org</a></p> <p>Connect with H.B. and access more resources at <a href= "https://HBCharlesJr.com">https://HBCharlesJr.com</a></p> <p>The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</p> <p>Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida </p> <p>Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at <a href= "https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HB" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">IncreaseCreative.Co</a></p>

<p>H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode.Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.orgGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode.Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.orgGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Drop yours in the comments, and it might be featured on a future episode.Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.orgGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Ministry can feel like navigating a downpour, but how do you continue to lead and inspire when the storms of life hit? Discover timeless wisdom and practical guidance on maintaining your message and your faith while weathering personal and congregational challenges.Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.orgGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Is a vibrant personal relationship with God the secret weapon of powerful preaching? Explore why a thriving devotional life, distinct from sermon prep, is foundational for a preacher&#39;s heart, spiritual growth, and impactful ministry.Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.orgGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Ever wonder how powerful preachers prepare? Discover 10 hacks, including a colorful secret and the power of listening, that will transform your sermon prep from frantic to focused.Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CutStraight.orgGet a new website, unlimited custom graphics, &amp; full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative.Co/HBConnect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.comThe On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of Shiloh.Church in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>2 Timothy 4:5 exhorts the one who preaches the word (2 Timothy 4:2) to "do the work of an evangelist." W</p> <p>What are the principles of evangelistic preaching? </p> <ol> <li>The messenger of evangelistic preaching is the preacher</li> <li>The place of evangelistic preaching is the church. </li> <li>The authority of evangelistic preaching is the Bible. </li> <li>The focus of evangelistic preaching is Jesus Christ. </li> <li>The message of evangelistic preaching is the gospel. </li> <li>The Spirit of evangelistic preaching is love. </li> <li>The power of evangelistic preaching is the Holy Spirit. </li> <li>The fuel of evangelistic preaching is prayer. </li> <li>The burden of evangelistic preaching is eternity. </li> <li>The purpose of evangelistic preaching is the glory of God. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>Why should you prioritize your study time in sermon preparation? </p> <ol> <li>Study is a practical necessity.</li> <li>Study is a sacred duty. </li> <li>Study is a wonderful privilege. </li> <li>Study is a strategic opportunity.</li> <li>Study is a faithful stewardship. </li> <li>Study is a spiritual therapy. </li> <li>Study is an ongoing process. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses seven marks of a prayer-saturated sermon. </p> <ol> <li>Pray for wisdom as you plan the sermon.</li> <li>Pray for illumination as you study the text. </li> <li>Pray for obedience as you learn the truth. </li> <li>Pray for clarity as you craft the sermon. </li> <li>Pray for consecration as you prepare to preach. </li> <li>Pray for power as you preach the message. </li> <li>Pray for fruit after the sermon is preached. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p><em>How should you approach preaching Easter? </em></p> <ol> <li>Preach a sermon. </li> <li>Preach a well-prepared sermon. </li> <li>Preach Jesus.</li> <li>Preach the old, old story. </li> <li>Preach the gospel. </li> <li>Preach for a verdict. </li> <li>Preach as a witness. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses 25 books on preaching you should read. </p> <ol> <li><em>Preaching</em> by Michael Reeves</li> <li><em>12 Essentials for Great Preaching</em> by Wayne McDill</li> <li><em>Preaching & Preachers</em> by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones</li> <li><em>Anointed Expository Preaching</em> by Steven Olford & David Olford </li> <li><em>Small Preaching</em> by Johnathan Pennington </li> <li><em>Lectures To My Students</em> by Charles Haddon Spurgeon </li> <li><em>Learning From A Legend</em> by Jared E. Alcantara </li> <li><em>Expository Preaching</em> by David Helm </li> <li><em>The Supremacy of God In Preaching</em> by John Piper </li> <li><em>Christ-Centered Preaching</em> by Bryan Chapell </li> <li><em>Biblical Preaching</em> by Haddon Robison </li> <li><em>Why Johnny Can't Preach</em> by T. David Gordon </li> <li><em>Power in the Pulpit</em> by Jerry Vines & Jim Shaddix </li> <li><em>Preaching</em> by John F. MacArthur & The Master's Seminary Faculty </li> <li><em>Doctrine That Dances</em> by Robert Smith Jr. </li> <li><em>Preaching With Passion</em> by Alex Montoya </li> <li><em>Between Two Worlds</em> by John R.W. Stott </li> <li><em>Preaching</em> by Timothy Keller </li> <li><em>Saving Eutychus</em> by Gary Millar & Phil Campbell </li> <li><em>Simplicity in Preaching</em> by J.C. Ryle </li> <li><em>A Manual for Preaching</em> by Abraham Kuruvilla </li> <li><em>Your Old Testament Sermons Need to Get Saved</em> by David M. King </li> <li><em>Planning Your Preaching</em> by Stephen Rummage </li> <li><em>Preaching That Changes Lives</em> by Michael Fabarez </li> <li><em>The Pastor's Public Ministry</em> by Terry L. Johnson </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses four targets of gospel application in your preaching. A sermon should include explanation, application, and illustration.</p> <p>For many, effective application is difficult to develop. But this principle might be helpful: Think about the who before you think about how. </p> <p>Here are four targets you should factor into your sermon applications. </p> <ol> <li>The Unsaved</li> <li>The Unchurched </li> <li>The Unsure</li> <li>The Uncommitted </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses biblical convictions for expository preaching. </p> <p>If you do not believe the Bible, you should not be in the pulpit! If you are to be a faithful preacher, you must know where you stand and why. What must you believe about scripture to preach faithfully and fruitfully? </p> <ol> <li>Scripture is necessary.</li> <li>Scripture is divine. </li> <li>Scripture is true.</li> <li>Scripture is authoritative. </li> <li>Scripture is inerrant. </li> <li>Scripture is clear. </li> <li>Scripture is sufficient. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses ten ways to conclude a sermon. An effective sermon conclusion is brief, singular, and persuasive. </p> <p>What are the ten ways to conclude a sermon effectively? </p> <ol> <li>Summary</li> <li>Climax</li> <li>Application </li> <li>Challenge </li> <li>Solution </li> <li>Vision-Casting </li> <li>Testimony </li> <li>Illustration </li> <li>Celebration </li> <li>Invitation </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the pitfalls of sermon preparation. </p> <ol> <li>Having no sermon plan.</li> <li>Busyness. </li> <li>Ministerial sloth. </li> <li>Not eliminating distractions. </li> <li>Starting too late. </li> <li>Neglecting the biblical text. </li> <li>Not allowing the text to speak to you personally. </li> <li>Consulting too many resources. </li> <li>Failing to strive for clarity. </li> <li>Sloppy sermon structure. </li> <li>Prayerlessness. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses collecting study tools for biblical preaching. </p> <ol> <li>Build your library strategically.</li> <li>Start with the basics. </li> <li>Ask the help. </li> <li>Get the best works. </li> <li>Make friends with authors. </li> <li>Date before you marry. </li> <li>Buy individual commentaries. </li> <li>Find used copies. </li> <li>Decide between physical and electronic. </li> <li>Cover the bases. </li> </ol> <p>for contact, resources, and information, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. gives a brief tribute to the late John A. Reed Jr., who recently passed away. Dr. Reed was dear friends with H.B.'s father, and a father figure to H.B. after his Dad passed away. </p> <p>For more than six decades, John Reed led the Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City. He was a district moderator, state president, and vice president of the National Baptist Convention. He was also a friend to many preachers. </p> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. reflects on the first sermon he preached - forty years ago - August 26, 2024. The sermon was preached at a youth choir musical at the Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles, where H.B.'s dad - H.B. Charles Sr. - was the pastor. </p> <p>For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharles.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the words you should consider in your sermon text for further study. You should note these words in your observation of the text and study them in the interpretation phase of your word work. </p> <p>What words should you study in the text? </p> <ol> <li>Unfamiliar Words</li> <li>Familiar Words </li> <li>Technical Words </li> <li>Repeated Words </li> <li>Confusing Words </li> <li>Action Words </li> <li>Proper Names </li> <li>Variant Words </li> <li>Figurative Speech </li> <li>Quoted Words </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode of the podcast, H.B. interviews Derek W.H. Thomas, recently retired Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. The author of numerous books, Thomas is a professor at Reformed Theological Seminary and a teaching fellow at Ligonier Ministries. </p> <p>Enjoy! </p> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses a system of sermon preparation. Although the principles of sermon preparation are common, each preacher must develop, practice, and refine his own process for moving from text to sermon. </p> <p>What does a system of sermon preparation involve? </p> <ol> <li>Study the text.</li> <li>Consult the resources. </li> <li>Craft the sermon. </li> <li>Write the manuscript. </li> <li>Internalize the message. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses the hard work of preaching. Effective preaching is text-driven, has a clear message, and involves hard work. </p> <p>Many congregations feel their pastors only work on Sunday, if then. That should not be the case. We should strive to give God our best in sermon preparation and delivery (2 Timothy 2:15). </p> <p>What does the hard work of preaching involve? </p> <ol> <li>The hard work of careful reading.</li> <li>The hard work of believing prayer. </li> <li>The hard work of critical thinking. </li> <li>The hard work of creative writing. </li> <li>The hard work of pastoral leadership. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. talks about how to read the Bible effectively in the sermon preparation process. </p> <ol> <li>Read the Bible casually.</li> <li>Read the Bible continually. </li> <li>Read the Bible committedly.</li> <li>Read the Bible carefully.  </li> <li>Read the Bible correctly.  </li> <li>Read the Bible contextually. </li> <li>Read the Bible Christocentrically. </li> </ol> <p>For information, contact, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the objectives of the sermon. </p> <p>What is the difference between teaching and preaching? A sermon is characterized by proclamation, purpose, and persuasion. </p> <p>Regarding persuasion, you should consider three objectives as you craft your sermon... </p> <ol> <li>What should the hearer think? (The Message of the Text) </li> <li>What should the hearer feel? (The Mood of the Text) </li> <li>What should the hearer do? (The Mandate of the Text) </li> </ol> <p>For information, contact, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>The three laws of real estate are location, location, location. Similarly, the three laws of proper Bible interpretation are context, context, context. A text without a context is a pretext. </p> <p>Context in biblical interpretation falls into two categories: historical context and literary context. In this episode, H.B. discusses how to read with an eye toward the literary context. </p> <p>Here are the seven circles of context you should consider...</p> <ol> <li>The Sermon Text</li> <li>The Literary Genre </li> <li>The Immediate Context</li> <li>The Book Section </li> <li>The Bible Book </li> <li>The Testament (OT/NT) </li> <li>The Biblical Message </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. answers the question, What commentaries should I use? </p> <ol> <li>Biblical Commentaries</li> <li>Best Commentaries </li> <li>Helpful Commentaries </li> <li>Critical Commentaries </li> <li>Expository Commentaries </li> <li>Homiletical Commentaries </li> <li>Old Commentaries </li> <li>New Commentaries </li> <li>Devotional Commentaries </li> <li>Recommended Commentaries </li> <li>Favorite Commentaries </li> <li>Limited Commentaries </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>The sermon preparation is a twofold process of getting the text right and getting the truth across. </p> <p>In terms of biblical exegesis (getting the text across), I commend to you the inductive Bible study process: </p> <ul> <li>Observation: What does the text say? </li> <li>Interpretation: What does the text mean?</li> <li>Application: How does the text apply?</li> <li>Correlation: How does the text relate?</li> </ul> <p>In this episode, H.B. focuses on doing observations. The tools you need for this part of your word work are a Bible, something to take on, and the illumination of the Holy Spirit. </p> <p>What should you look for in observations? </p> <ol> <li>Key words.</li> <li>Key places. </li> <li>Key people. </li> <li>Vital statistics. </li> <li>Figurative language. </li> <li>Literary genre. </li> <li>Diagnostic questions. </li> <li>Circles of context. </li> <li>Cross-references. </li> <li>Passage structure. </li> <li>Rhetorical functions. </li> <li>What's not stated. </li> <li>Dominating theme. </li> <li>Authorial intent. </li> <li>Gospel focus. </li> <li>Practical implications. </li> <li>Sanctified brainstorming. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. You can also sign up for the Cutting It Straight weekly newsletter at hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses theological disciplines for expository preaching. </p> <p>As a student and advocate of expository preaching, I believe that it is the most faithful way to handle God's word. </p> <p>The bottom line of this episode is that faithful exposition is theologically informed. It should be doctrinal, not merely devotional. Beyond the exegetical text work, theological reflection should shape your sermon preparation. </p> <p>What are the theological disciplines for expository preaching? </p> <ol> <li>Biblical Theology</li> <li>Historical Theology </li> <li>Systematic Theology </li> <li>Practical Theology</li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. talks about how to find sermon illustrations. </p> <p>We preachers often look for illustrative material by subject (prayer, love, forgiveness, etc). But there is another way. You can also look for illustrations by focusing on four persons or groups. </p> <ol> <li>You.</li> <li>Somebody. </li> <li>Nobody.</li> <li>Everybody. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses four sentences that will improve your preaching. That may seem to be a big promise. But carefully crafting these sentences will truly help you to get the text right and get the truth across. </p> <p>What are the four sentences that will improve your preaching? </p> <ol> <li>The Text Summary</li> <li>The Main Idea </li> <li>The Probing Question </li> <li>The Transitional Sentence </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, and/or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses how to overcome sermon writer's block. Writer's block typically refers to authors, composers, or artists. But it can also happen to preachers, with the accompanying spiritual implications.  </p> <p>You can struggle to understand the text, craft the message, or prepare yourself to preach. How do you overcome sermon writer's block? </p> <ol> <li>Guard your heart.</li> <li>Plan your preaching. </li> <li>Take a break. </li> <li>Fight the resistance. </li> <li>Practice purposeful distraction. </li> <li>Keep on working. </li> <li>Remember your why. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. interviews a new friend, Grant R. Castleberry, Pastor of the Capital Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Grant is also the President and featured speaker/writer at Unashamed Truth. </p> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. gives several tips for stating the points, headings, or movements of the main body of your sermon. Effective sermons have clear structure. The structure of the sermon does not have to be explicit. But a good sermon outline benefits both the preacher and the hearer. </p> <p>How should you state your sermon outline? </p> <ol> <li>Use simple statements.</li> <li>Use clear statements. </li> <li>Use biblical statements. </li> <li>Use provable statements. </li> <li>Use complete statements. </li> <li>Use distinct statements. </li> <li>Use parallel statements. </li> <li>Use present-tense statements. </li> <li>Use action statements. </li> <li>Use memorable statements. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses impactful sermons he has personally heard over the years. The sermons affirm the power of hearing the word of God preached. They remind us that the Holy Spirit is at work through our preaching. They also show us that the Lord uses people with different backgrounds to preach effectively. </p> <p>Sermons discussed in this episode...</p> <ol> <li>"Will Your House Stand?" by H.B. Charles Sr.</li> <li>"Will You Give Jesus Your Lunch? by Richard D. Sanders </li> <li>"What Can that Boy Tell Me?" by E.V. Hill </li> <li>"Reclaiming Lost Ground" by E.K. Bailey </li> <li>Romans 8:31-34 by John MacArthur </li> <li>"What Do We Preach?" By Ralph Douglas West </li> <li>Psalm 119 by R.A. Williams Jr. </li> <li>BONUS: "Don't Stoop at Standing Time" by Melvin Wade Jr. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the Podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses eleven questions you should ask to properly interpret your sermon text. </p> <ol> <li>What is the book about?</li> <li>What is the literary genre? </li> <li>What are the word meanings? </li> <li>What is the literal reading? </li> <li>What is the immediate context? </li> <li>What is the grammatical structure? </li> <li>What is the historical background? </li> <li>What is the primary theme? </li> <li>What is the authorial intent? </li> <li>What is the analogy of faith? </li> <li>What is the gospel focus? </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p> <p> </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. talks about practical ways to learn to preach - or to preach better. </p> <p>How can I learn to preach better? </p> <ol> <li>By studying the Bible.</li> <li>Through prayer to God. </li> <li>By listening to good preaching. </li> <li>By preaching. </li> <li>By studying preaching. </li> <li>In conversation with other preachers. </li> <li>Through constructive feedback. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, and resources, hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the importance of getting the vital statistics of a book of the Bible before you study individual texts in that book. </p> <p>Here's the principle: A proper introduction to the book leads to a proper interpretation of the text. </p> <p>What vital statistics should you discover? </p> <ol> <li>The Author</li> <li>The Audience or Recipients </li> <li>Date of Writing </li> <li>Place of Writing </li> <li>Key Terms</li> <li>Key Verses </li> <li>Key Persons </li> <li>Key Places </li> <li>The Occasion </li> <li>The Point or Purpose </li> <li>The Doctrinal Themes </li> <li>The Structure </li> <li>View of Christ </li> <li>Special Characteristics </li> <li>Textual Difficulties </li> <li>Theological Significance </li> </ol> <p>For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the elements of a sermon - a declaration of a biblical message. </p> <p>What elements should go into a sermon? </p> <ol> <li>Introduction</li> <li>Proposition </li> <li>Transition </li> <li>Explanation </li> <li>Argumentation </li> <li>Application </li> <li>Illustration </li> <li>Conclusion </li> <li>Invitation </li> </ol> <p>For information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.</p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>The three basic elements of a sermon are explanation, application, and illustration. In this episode, H.B. gives 25 tips for using sermon illustrations effectively. </p> <ol> <li>Purposeful illustrations.</li> <li>Strategic Illustrations. </li> <li>Personal illustrations. </li> <li>Transparent illustrations.</li> <li>Discreet illustrations. </li> <li>Historical illustrations. </li> <li>Biblical illustrations. </li> <li>Contemporary illustrations. </li> <li>Pastoral illustrations. </li> <li>Relatable illustrations. </li> <li>Visual illustrations. </li> <li>Real-world illustrations. </li> <li>Factual illustrations. </li> <li>Credited illustrations. </li> <li>Interesting illustrations. </li> <li>Diverse illustrations. </li> <li>Detailed illustrations. </li> <li>Brief illustrations. </li> <li>Simple illustrations. </li> <li>Creative illustrations. </li> <li>Humorous illustrations. </li> <li>Appropriate illustrations. </li> <li>Practical illustrations. </li> <li>Authorized illustrations. </li> <li>Prepared illustrations. </li> </ol> <p>For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. shares several new year preaching resolutions he is making to grow in his preaching in 2024. </p> <ol> <li>To be more prayerful in my sermon preparation.</li> <li>To finish my prepartion earlier in the week. </li> <li>To get sharper in the original languages. </li> <li>To be more selective in the commentaries I read. </li> <li>To work harder at sermon application. </li> <li>To spend more time in the Old Testament. </li> <li>To preach less than I have in the past few years. </li> </ol> <p>A Bonus: To spend time getting to know Bible software better. </p> <p>For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. issues a year-end challenge to preach the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. </p> <ol> <li>Preach divine truth.</li> <li>Preach biblical truth. </li> <li>Preach gospel truth. </li> <li>Preach objective truth.</li> <li>Preach eternal truth.  </li> <li>Preach spiritual truth. </li> <li>Preach lived truth. </li> </ol> <p>For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>Good preaching is hard work. That hard work falls into three categories - the life you live, the text you select, and the message you craft. In this episode, H.B. focuses on the hard work of biblical interpretation. </p> <p>What does the word work of biblical preaching involve? </p> <ol> <li>Book Introduction</li> <li>Observational Reading</li> <li>Word Studies </li> <li>English Translation </li> <li>Literary Context</li> <li>Structural Argument </li> <li>Historical Background</li> <li>Cross References</li> <li>Bible Commentary </li> <li>Systematic Theology </li> <li>Practical Application </li> </ol> <p>For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.</em> </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses the priority of and the preparation for the pastoral prayer. The Pastoral prayer should be simple, direct, God-centered, scriptural, corporate, and spiritually focused. </p> <p>The A-C-T-S outline (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, & supplication) serves as a good model for structuring your pastoral prayer. As you make supplications, you should pray for the government, the gospel, the lost, the church, and the afflicted. </p> <p>For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. </p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. discusses seven ways to grow in your preaching in 2024: </p> <ol> <li>Read.</li> <li>Pray. </li> <li>Think. </li> <li>Write. </li> <li>Love. </li> <li>Rest. </li> <li>Live. </li> </ol> <p>For more information or resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. gives seven reasons why preachers shoudl give thanks to God. </p> <ol> <li>Redeeming Love</li> <li>Ministerial Call </li> <li>Public Ministry </li> <li>Spiritual Growth </li> <li>Gospel Progress </li> <li>Ministerial Challenges </li> <li>Sustaining Grace </li> </ol> <p>For more episodes, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. gives seven questions to ask before you preach: </p> <ol> <li>Why have I chosen this text to preach?</li> <li>Do I properly understand this text? </li> <li>What is the main idea of this sermon? </li> <li>How does the meaning of the text apply? </li> <li>Is this sermon organized clearly? </li> <li>Where will this message present the gospel? </li> <li>Have I prayed for divine help? </li> </ol> <p>For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preaching faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. interviews Mike Gendron, president of Proclaiming the Gospel, and author of "Preparing for Eternity" and "Contending for the Gospel." Mike has spend many years proclaming the biblical gospel and defending the truth from the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. </p> <p>For more information and resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfullly, clearly, and better. </p> <p>The new year is coming, now is the time to plan your preaching calendar for 2024. In this episode, H.B. gives practical advice for planning your preaching. </p> <ol> <li>Pray.</li> <li>Mark special days. </li> <li>Plan not to preach. </li> <li>Review past sermons. </li> <li>Charge new terrorities. </li> <li>Plan sermon series. </li> <li>Consult godly counselors. </li> </ol> <p>For more informations or resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, H.B. talks about the place and priority of the public reading of scripture in corporate worship. </p> <p>How can you make the reading of God's word more meaningful? </p> <ol> <li>Read scripture accurately.</li> <li>Read scripture regularly. </li> <li>Read scripture conscutively. </li> <li>Read scriptural pastorally. </li> <li>Read scripture clearly. </li> <li>Read scripture reverently. </li> <li>Read scripture confidently. </li> </ol> <p>For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. gives free advice to young ministers who aspire to pastoral ministry. </p> <ol> <li>Go to school.</li> <li>Make sure your wife is on board. </li> <li>Respect your pastor. </li> <li>Preach as oftne as possible. </li> <li>Be willing to serve anywhere. </li> <li>Prioritize personal devotions. </li> <li>Nurture ministerial friendships. </li> <li>Read. </li> <li>Live the life. </li> </ol> <p>For more resources and information, visite hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preacher faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. talks simple preaching. The nature of scripture is clear (2 Timothy 3:16). The purpose of preaching is to be understood. Jesus himself modeled simple preaching. Throughout history, strong preachers have been characterized by simple preaching. </p> <p>How can I practice simple preaching? </p> <ol> <li>Bible Exposition</li> <li>A Single Text </li> <li>Proper Interpretation </li> <li>A Clear Structure </li> <li>A Bid Idea </li> <li>A Gospel Focus </li> <li>The Target Audience </li> <li>Plain Language </li> <li>Conversational Style </li> <li>Believing Prayer </li> <li>Godly Humility </li> </ol> <p>For more information and resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. discusses a ten-step process for text-driven preaching - a practical way of going from text to sermon in preparation and preaching. </p> <ol> <li>Choose the text strategically.</li> <li>Study the text diligently. </li> <li>Approach the text prayerfully. </li> <li>Read the text devotionally. </li> <li>Interpret the text accurately. </li> <li>Apply the text pastorally. </li> <li>Craft the text homiletically. </li> <li>Present the text clearly. </li> <li>Declare the text passionately. </li> <li>Preach the text faithfully. </li> </ol> <p>For more resources or information, visit hhcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, I want to offer you fifty practical tips to help you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. These pointers are not in any order of importance. They cover a range of subjects related to personal devotion, sermon prepartion, and pulpit ministry. And, of course, this list is not exhaustive. But I hope you fine some of these words of advice helpful as you prepare and preach. </p> <ol> <li>Plan your preaching.</li> <li>Start preparing as early as possible. </li> <li>Prepare when you are at your best. </li> <li>Gather tools for sermon preparation. </li> <li>Consult the best commentaries. </li> <li>Read and reread the text. </li> <li>Observe before you interpret. </li> <li>Learn to learn quicker. </li> <li>Give time for hte message to marinate. </li> <li>Keep a good record of your study notes. </li> <li>Preach the truth and tone of the text. </li> <li>Write complete sermon manuscripts. </li> <li>Write for the ear not the eye. </li> <li>Strive for clarity. </li> <li>Practice variety. </li> <li>Don't assume anything. </li> <li>Get good rest before you preach. </li> <li>Saturate sermon preparation in prayer. </li> <li>Make sure your title does not overpromise. </li> <li>Preach the sermon, don't read it. </li> <li>Be intentional about sermon length. </li> <li>Show it to them in the text. </li> <li>Present the gospel in every sermon. </li> <li>Keep your introduction brief. </li> <li>Only conclude the sermon once. </li> <li>Make smooth transitions. </li> <li>Don't be the hero of yoru illustrations. </li> <li>Be careful of indecent exposure. </li> <li>Use scripture for illustrations. </li> <li>Ask probing questions. </li> <li>Do not plagiarize. </li> <li>Use quotations sparingly.</li> <li>Make eye contact. </li> <li>Preach for a verdict. </li> <li>Be yourself. </li> <li>Guard your heart in the pulpit.</li> <li>Get honest feedback. </li> <li>Preach to an audience of one. </li> <li>Detemermine authorial intent. </li> <li>Prioritize your quiet time. </li> <li>Develop a sermon propositoin. </li> <li>Think topics, not texts. Think series, not sermons. </li> <li>Be specific. </li> <li>Preach apologetically</li> <li>Find a homiletical hero. </li> <li>Read books on preaching. </li> <li>Preach with sincere passion. </li> <li>Your sermon points should be necessary and natural. </li> <li>Put application in your sermon points. </li> <li>Live what you preach. </li> </ol> <p>For more information and resources, visit hbhcharlesjr.com</p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>What is preaching all about? There are nine answers to this important question in 2 Timothy 4:1-5. </p> <ol> <li>Preach the word.</li> <li>Be ready in season and out season. </li> <li>Reprove. </li> <li>Rebuke. </li> <li>Exhort. </li> <li>Always be sober-minded. </li> <li>Endure suffering. </li> <li>Do the work of an evangelist. </li> <li>Fulfill your ministry. </li> </ol> <p>For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>It has been said that you should preach to broken hearts, as there is one in every pew. But what do you do when the broken heart is in the pulpit? </p> <p>There are times when the preach goes to the pulpit with great joy. He cannot wait to stand to preach. He can barely stand as he preaches. He feels he will float away as the Holy Spirit holds him up in the pulpit. </p> <p>Those good times in pulpit ministry won't last forever. There will be times when the preacher must drag himself to the pulpit with a troubled mind, a weary spirit, and a broken heart. If you remain in ministry long enought, you will have to preach your way through personal, family, and even church hurts. </p> <p><em>How do you preach when you are hurting? </em></p> <ol> <li>Be honest with yourself.</li> <li>Pray without ceasing. </li> <li>Talk to someone you trust. </li> <li>Preach consecutive messages. </li> <li>Preach the gospel to yourself. </li> <li>Don't use the pulpit to vent. </li> <li>Take a break from preaching. </li> </ol> <p>For more information and resources, visit <a href= "http://hbcharlesjr.com">hbcharlesjr.com</a> </p>

<p>Welcome to <em>The On Preaching Podcast</em>, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, I want to talk to you about my complicated relationship with sermon manuscripts. At this point, I am a conflicted manuscript preacher. I write a full sermon manuscript each week. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, I have taken the manuscript to the pulpit. On one hand, I feel like preaching from a sermon manuscript is helping my preaching. At the same time, there are ways In which I feel the manuscript hinders my preaching. </p> <p>What is my current view of preaching from sermon manuscripts? </p> <ol> <li>Biblical Accuracy</li> <li>Message Clarity </li> <li>Balanced Preaching</li> <li>Sermon Length </li> <li>Pulpit Liberty </li> <li>Sermon Archives </li> <li>Ministerial Development </li> </ol> <p>Book Recommendations: </p> <ul> <li>Preaching by Timothy J. Keller </li> <li>From Embers to a Flame by Harry L. Reeder </li> </ul> <p>For more resources and information, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p>This is <em>The On Preaching Podcast</em>, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>In this episode, H.B. talks about the ministry of application. A biblical sermon should consist of explanation, illustration, and application. </p> <p>We are prone to skip over application, or do it wrong. It is critical that preachers take application seriously and work to do it effectively. </p> <p><em>How can I practice the ministry of application effectively? </em></p> <ol> <li>Apply the text.</li> <li>Pray for wisdom. </li> <li>Know your audience. </li> <li>Make pastoral applications. </li> <li>Ask probinh questions.</li> <li>Craft your application. </li> <li>Illustrate for application. </li> <li>Address different categories. </li> <li>Apply throughout the sermon. </li> <li>Trust the Holy Spirit. </li> </ol> <p>BOOK RECOMMENDATION: <em>"Preaching that Changes Lives"</em> by Mike Fabarez</p> <p>For HBC2 resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com</p>

<p><em>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </em></p> <p>In this episode, we are doign something a little difference. </p> <p>Royland Kirkwood joins me on the podcast for hte first time. Roy is one of the elders and pastoral staff members at Shiloh Church in Jacksonville, where I serve as Pastor-Teacher. We have served together for seven years now. He is a young preacher for whom I have high regard and great expectations. </p> <p>During this conversation, Royland interviews me on preaching. This is part one of a two part conversation. We tacke five questions in this episode, five in the next. </p> <p>Roy pitches the following questions that I try to catch... </p> <ol> <li>What is preaching?</li> <li>What do you think about the current state of preaching? </li> <li>What is yoru favorite area of church history? </li> <li>What bad sermons have you preached? </li> <li>Who are your five favorite preachers? </li> </ol> <p>For more HBC2 information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

128 | On Pulpit Ethics <p> </p> <p>Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. </p> <p>Whatever happened to pulpit ethics? </p> <p>Pulpit ethics are pulpit manners which include dos and don'ts for those who stand in corporate worship to preach God's word. Unfortunately, we no longer have pulpits. We now have stages. We no longer have ethics. We not have platforms. But pulpit ethics still matter. </p> <p>What are the basics of pulpit ethics? </p> <ol> <li>Physical Posture</li> <li>Appropriate Attire</li> <li>Reverent Spech </li> <li>Nonverbal Communication </li> <li>Personal Distraction </li> <li>Worship Participation </li> <li>Spiritual Sensitivity </li> </ol> <p>BOOK RECOMMENDATION: "Expositional Preaching" by David Helm </p> <p>"Expository preaching is empowered preachign that rightfully submits the shape and emphasis of the sermon to the shape and emphasis of the biblical text. In that way, it brings out of the text what the Holy Spirit put there... and does not put into the text what the preacher things might be there." - David Helm </p> <p>For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

127 | Why Preaching Matters <p>In this episode, H.B. reminds preachers that the priority of preaching must not ber assumed nor neglected, as preaching is under attack. If you lose your why, you lose your way. Remember why preaching the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ matters. </p> <p>Why does preaching matter? </p> <ol> <li>The Bible commands preaching.</li> <li>Preaching honors divine authority. </li> <li>God saves through preaching. </li> <li>Preaching sanctifies God's people. </li> <li>Preaching cultivates biblical thinking. </li> <li>Preaching anchors corporate worship. </li> <li>Preachign models Bible study. </li> <li>Preaching epitomizes spiritual leadership. </li> <li>Preaching fues true revival. </li> <li>Preaching exalts Jesus Christ. </li> </ol> <p>BOOK RECOMMENTATION: <em>Called to Preach</em> by Steven J. Lawson </p> <p>"Preachers must give great attention to the structure of a passage because the Spirit has inspired not only its content but also its contours. The shape of a passage reveals the point of a passage, and the point of the passage must control the point of our message." - Jeff Wiesner </p> <p>For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com </p>

<p>Preaching is preaching. It should not need adjectives, modifiers, or descriptors. Either it is preaching or it is not. However, if there is a term that should describe preaching, it is faithful. What is faithful preaching? In this episode of the podcast, H.B. Charles Jr. will discuss ten characteristics of faithful preaching. For more information, go to hbcharlesjr.com. Or you can find H.B. on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @hbcharlesjr.</p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode of <em>The On Preaching Podcast</em>, H.B. Charles Jr. gives helpful hints for preaching online. </p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>

<p>In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles shares a few tips to develop your preaching.  For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: <a href= "WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM">WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM</a></p>