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    On Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr.

    The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    This is a place where we can sit together and talk about the important, nature, and practice of faithful, Christ-centered, biblical preaching.

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    #174 | Pitfalls of Sermon Preparation Oct 31, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses the pitfalls of sermon preparation.

    1. Having no sermon plan.
    2. Busyness.
    3. Ministerial sloth.
    4. Not eliminating distractions.
    5. Starting too late.
    6. Neglecting the biblical text.
    7. Not allowing the text to speak to you personally.
    8. Consulting too many resources.
    9. Failing to strive for clarity.
    10. Sloppy sermon structure.
    11. Prayerlessness.

    For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #173 | Collecting Tools for Biblical Preaching Oct 08, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses collecting study tools for biblical preaching.

    1. Build your library strategically.
    2. Start with the basics.
    3. Ask the help.
    4. Get the best works.
    5. Make friends with authors.
    6. Date before you marry.
    7. Buy individual commentaries.
    8. Find used copies.
    9. Decide between physical and electronic.
    10. Cover the bases.

    for contact, resources, and information, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #172 | A Tribute to John A. Reed Jr. Sep 03, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    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.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #171 | My First Sermon. 40 Years Ago! Aug 26, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharles.com.

    #170 | Words to Study in the Text Aug 12, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    What words should you study in the text?

    1. Unfamiliar Words
    2. Familiar Words
    3. Technical Words
    4. Repeated Words
    5. Confusing Words
    6. Action Words
    7. Proper Names
    8. Variant Words
    9. Figurative Speech
    10. Quoted Words

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #169 | Derek W.H. Thomas Interview Jul 15, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    Enjoy!

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #168 | A System of Sermon Preparation Jul 08, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    What does a system of sermon preparation involve?

    1. Study the text.
    2. Consult the resources.
    3. Craft the sermon.
    4. Write the manuscript.
    5. Internalize the message.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #167 | The Hard Work of Preaching Jul 01, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    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).

    What does the hard work of preaching involve?

    1. The hard work of careful reading.
    2. The hard work of believing prayer.
    3. The hard work of critical thinking.
    4. The hard work of creative writing.
    5. The hard work of pastoral leadership.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #166 | Bible Reading for Sermon Preparation Jun 24, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. talks about how to read the Bible effectively in the sermon preparation process.

    1. Read the Bible casually.
    2. Read the Bible continually.
    3. Read the Bible committedly.
    4. Read the Bible carefully.
    5. Read the Bible correctly.
    6. Read the Bible contextually.
    7. Read the Bible Christocentrically.

    For information, contact, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #165 | The Objectives of the Sermon Jun 17, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses the objectives of the sermon.

    What is the difference between teaching and preaching? A sermon is characterized by proclamation, purpose, and persuasion.

    Regarding persuasion, you should consider three objectives as you craft your sermon...

    1. What should the hearer think? (The Message of the Text)
    2. What should the hearer feel? (The Mood of the Text)
    3. What should the hearer do? (The Mandate of the Text)

    For information, contact, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #164 | The Circles of Context Jun 03, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    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.

    Here are the seven circles of context you should consider...

    1. The Sermon Text
    2. The Literary Genre
    3. The Immediate Context
    4. The Book Section
    5. The Bible Book
    6. The Testament (OT/NT)
    7. The Biblical Message

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #163 | What Commentaries Should I Use? May 27, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. answers the question, What commentaries should I use?

    1. Biblical Commentaries
    2. Best Commentaries
    3. Helpful Commentaries
    4. Critical Commentaries
    5. Expository Commentaries
    6. Homiletical Commentaries
    7. Old Commentaries
    8. New Commentaries
    9. Devotional Commentaries
    10. Recommended Commentaries
    11. Favorite Commentaries
    12. Limited Commentaries

    For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #162 | What to Look for in Observations May 20, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    The sermon preparation is a twofold process of getting the text right and getting the truth across.

    In terms of biblical exegesis (getting the text across), I commend to you the inductive Bible study process:

    • Observation: What does the text say?
    • Interpretation: What does the text mean?
    • Application: How does the text apply?
    • Correlation: How does the text relate?

    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.

    What should you look for in observations?

    1. Key words.
    2. Key places.
    3. Key people.
    4. Vital statistics.
    5. Figurative language.
    6. Literary genre.
    7. Diagnostic questions.
    8. Circles of context.
    9. Cross-references.
    10. Passage structure.
    11. Rhetorical functions.
    12. What's not stated.
    13. Dominating theme.
    14. Authorial intent.
    15. Gospel focus.
    16. Practical implications.
    17. Sanctified brainstorming.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. You can also sign up for the Cutting It Straight weekly newsletter at hbcharlesjr.com.

    #161 | Theological Disciplines for Expository Preaching May 13, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses theological disciplines for expository preaching.

    As a student and advocate of expository preaching, I believe that it is the most faithful way to handle God's word.

    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.

    What are the theological disciplines for expository preaching?

    1. Biblical Theology
    2. Historical Theology
    3. Systematic Theology
    4. Practical Theology

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #161 | 4 Persons to Use in Your Illustrations May 06, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. talks about how to find sermon illustrations.

    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.

    1. You.
    2. Somebody.
    3. Nobody.
    4. Everybody.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #160 | 4 Sentences That Will Improve Your Preaching Apr 29, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    What are the four sentences that will improve your preaching?

    1. The Text Summary
    2. The Main Idea
    3. The Probing Question
    4. The Transitional Sentence

    For contact, information, and/or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #159 | Overcoming Sermon Writer's Block Apr 23, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    You can struggle to understand the text, craft the message, or prepare yourself to preach. How do you overcome sermon writer's block?

    1. Guard your heart.
    2. Plan your preaching.
    3. Take a break.
    4. Fight the resistance.
    5. Practice purposeful distraction.
    6. Keep on working.
    7. Remember your why.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #158 | Grant R. Castleberry Interview Apr 15, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #157 | How to State Your Sermon Online Apr 01, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    How should you state your sermon outline?

    1. Use simple statements.
    2. Use clear statements.
    3. Use biblical statements.
    4. Use provable statements.
    5. Use complete statements.
    6. Use distinct statements.
    7. Use parallel statements.
    8. Use present-tense statements.
    9. Use action statements.
    10. Use memorable statements.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #156 | Impactful Sermons I've Heard Mar 18, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    Sermons discussed in this episode...

    1. "Will Your House Stand?" by H.B. Charles Sr.
    2. "Will You Give Jesus Your Lunch? by Richard D. Sanders
    3. "What Can that Boy Tell Me?" by E.V. Hill
    4. "Reclaiming Lost Ground" by E.K. Bailey
    5. Romans 8:31-34 by John MacArthur
    6. "What Do We Preach?" By Ralph Douglas West
    7. Psalm 119 by R.A. Williams Jr.
    8. BONUS: "Don't Stoop at Standing Time" by Melvin Wade Jr.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #155 | Key Questions for Proper Interpretation Mar 12, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the Podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses eleven questions you should ask to properly interpret your sermon text.

    1. What is the book about?
    2. What is the literary genre?
    3. What are the word meanings?
    4. What is the literal reading?
    5. What is the immediate context?
    6. What is the grammatical structure?
    7. What is the historical background?
    8. What is the primary theme?
    9. What is the authorial intent?
    10. What is the analogy of faith?
    11. What is the gospel focus?

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #154 | How to Learn to Preach Mar 04, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. talks about practical ways to learn to preach - or to preach better.

    How can I learn to preach better?

    1. By studying the Bible.
    2. Through prayer to God.
    3. By listening to good preaching.
    4. By preaching.
    5. By studying preaching.
    6. In conversation with other preachers.
    7. Through constructive feedback.

    For contact, information, and resources, hbcharlesjr.com.

    Vital Statistics for Biblical Preaching Feb 27, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    Here's the principle: A proper introduction to the book leads to a proper interpretation of the text.

    What vital statistics should you discover?

    1. The Author
    2. The Audience or Recipients
    3. Date of Writing
    4. Place of Writing
    5. Key Terms
    6. Key Verses
    7. Key Persons
    8. Key Places
    9. The Occasion
    10. The Point or Purpose
    11. The Doctrinal Themes
    12. The Structure
    13. View of Christ
    14. Special Characteristics
    15. Textual Difficulties
    16. Theological Significance

    For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #152 | Elements of a Sermon Feb 19, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses the elements of a sermon - a declaration of a biblical message.

    What elements should go into a sermon?

    1. Introduction
    2. Proposition
    3. Transition
    4. Explanation
    5. Argumentation
    6. Application
    7. Illustration
    8. Conclusion
    9. Invitation

    For information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #151 | 25 Tips for Using Sermon Illustrations Effectively Feb 07, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    1. Purposeful illustrations.
    2. Strategic Illustrations.
    3. Personal illustrations.
    4. Transparent illustrations.
    5. Discreet illustrations.
    6. Historical illustrations.
    7. Biblical illustrations.
    8. Contemporary illustrations.
    9. Pastoral illustrations.
    10. Relatable illustrations.
    11. Visual illustrations.
    12. Real-world illustrations.
    13. Factual illustrations.
    14. Credited illustrations.
    15. Interesting illustrations.
    16. Diverse illustrations.
    17. Detailed illustrations.
    18. Brief illustrations.
    19. Simple illustrations.
    20. Creative illustrations.
    21. Humorous illustrations.
    22. Appropriate illustrations.
    23. Practical illustrations.
    24. Authorized illustrations.
    25. Prepared illustrations.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #150 | My New Year Preaching Resolutions Jan 04, 2024

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. shares several new year preaching resolutions he is making to grow in his preaching in 2024.

    1. To be more prayerful in my sermon preparation.
    2. To finish my prepartion earlier in the week.
    3. To get sharper in the original languages.
    4. To be more selective in the commentaries I read.
    5. To work harder at sermon application.
    6. To spend more time in the Old Testament.
    7. To preach less than I have in the past few years.

    A Bonus: To spend time getting to know Bible software better.

    For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #149 | Preach the Truth Dec 27, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. issues a year-end challenge to preach the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

    1. Preach divine truth.
    2. Preach biblical truth.
    3. Preach gospel truth.
    4. Preach objective truth.
    5. Preach eternal truth.
    6. Preach spiritual truth.
    7. Preach lived truth.

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #148 | The Word Work of Biblical Preaching Dec 21, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    What does the word work of biblical preaching involve?

    1. Book Introduction
    2. Observational Reading
    3. Word Studies
    4. English Translation
    5. Literary Context
    6. Structural Argument
    7. Historical Background
    8. Cross References
    9. Bible Commentary
    10. Systematic Theology
    11. Practical Application

    For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #147 | The Pastoral Prayer Dec 12, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    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.

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com.

    #146 | 7 Ways to Grow in Your Preaching in 2024 Dec 05, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. discusses seven ways to grow in your preaching in 2024:

    1. Read.
    2. Pray.
    3. Think.
    4. Write.
    5. Love.
    6. Rest.
    7. Live.

    For more information or resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com

    #145 | Victor Sholar Interview Nov 28, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. interviews his friend, Victor Sholar, a graduate of The Master's Seminary and pastor of the historic Main Street Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He has served Main Street since 2010.

    H.B. and Victor both contributed chapters to "Secret Sex Wars: A Battlecry For Purity," edited by Robert Scott.

    For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #144 | 7 Reasons for Preachers to Give Thanks Nov 21, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. gives seven reasons why preachers shoudl give thanks to God.

    1. Redeeming Love
    2. Ministerial Call
    3. Public Ministry
    4. Spiritual Growth
    5. Gospel Progress
    6. Ministerial Challenges
    7. Sustaining Grace

    For more episodes, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #143 | Toussaint C. Adams Interview Nov 13, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this interview, H.B. interivews Toussaint C. Adams, lead pastor of the Watson Memorial Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. A graduate of The Masters' Seminary, Adams is a faithful pastor and preacher. In this discussion, talks about his faith and ministry journey, and disuss preaching the Book of Revelation.

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #142 | Question to Ask Before You Preach Nov 06, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. gives seven questions to ask before you preach:

    1. Why have I chosen this text to preach?
    2. Do I properly understand this text?
    3. What is the main idea of this sermon?
    4. How does the meaning of the text apply?
    5. Is this sermon organized clearly?
    6. Where will this message present the gospel?
    7. Have I prayed for divine help?

    For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #141 | The Mike Gendron Interview Oct 30, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preaching faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    For more information and resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com

    #140 | Preparing Your 2024 Preaching Calendar Oct 24, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfullly, clearly, and better.

    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.

    1. Pray.
    2. Mark special days.
    3. Plan not to preach.
    4. Review past sermons.
    5. Charge new terrorities.
    6. Plan sermon series.
    7. Consult godly counselors.

    For more informations or resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com

    #139 | The Public Reading of Scripture Oct 17, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. talks about the place and priority of the public reading of scripture in corporate worship.

    How can you make the reading of God's word more meaningful?

    1. Read scripture accurately.
    2. Read scripture regularly.
    3. Read scripture conscutively.
    4. Read scriptural pastorally.
    5. Read scripture clearly.
    6. Read scripture reverently.
    7. Read scripture confidently.

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #138 | Free Advice to Young Ministers Oct 09, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. gives free advice to young ministers who aspire to pastoral ministry.

    1. Go to school.
    2. Make sure your wife is on board.
    3. Respect your pastor.
    4. Preach as oftne as possible.
    5. Be willing to serve anywhere.
    6. Prioritize personal devotions.
    7. Nurture ministerial friendships.
    8. Read.
    9. Live the life.

    For more resources and information, visite hbcharlesjr.com

    #137 | Simple Preaching Oct 02, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preacher faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    How can I practice simple preaching?

    1. Bible Exposition
    2. A Single Text
    3. Proper Interpretation
    4. A Clear Structure
    5. A Bid Idea
    6. A Gospel Focus
    7. The Target Audience
    8. Plain Language
    9. Conversational Style
    10. Believing Prayer
    11. Godly Humility

    For more information and resources, visite hbcharlesjr.com

    #136 | A Process for Text-Driven Preaching Sep 18, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    1. Choose the text strategically.
    2. Study the text diligently.
    3. Approach the text prayerfully.
    4. Read the text devotionally.
    5. Interpret the text accurately.
    6. Apply the text pastorally.
    7. Craft the text homiletically.
    8. Present the text clearly.
    9. Declare the text passionately.
    10. Preach the text faithfully.

    For more resources or information, visit hhcharlesjr.com

    #135 | 50 Practical Preaching Tips Jul 26, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    1. Plan your preaching.
    2. Start preparing as early as possible.
    3. Prepare when you are at your best.
    4. Gather tools for sermon preparation.
    5. Consult the best commentaries.
    6. Read and reread the text.
    7. Observe before you interpret.
    8. Learn to learn quicker.
    9. Give time for hte message to marinate.
    10. Keep a good record of your study notes.
    11. Preach the truth and tone of the text.
    12. Write complete sermon manuscripts.
    13. Write for the ear not the eye.
    14. Strive for clarity.
    15. Practice variety.
    16. Don't assume anything.
    17. Get good rest before you preach.
    18. Saturate sermon preparation in prayer.
    19. Make sure your title does not overpromise.
    20. Preach the sermon, don't read it.
    21. Be intentional about sermon length.
    22. Show it to them in the text.
    23. Present the gospel in every sermon.
    24. Keep your introduction brief.
    25. Only conclude the sermon once.
    26. Make smooth transitions.
    27. Don't be the hero of yoru illustrations.
    28. Be careful of indecent exposure.
    29. Use scripture for illustrations.
    30. Ask probing questions.
    31. Do not plagiarize.
    32. Use quotations sparingly.
    33. Make eye contact.
    34. Preach for a verdict.
    35. Be yourself.
    36. Guard your heart in the pulpit.
    37. Get honest feedback.
    38. Preach to an audience of one.
    39. Detemermine authorial intent.
    40. Prioritize your quiet time.
    41. Develop a sermon propositoin.
    42. Think topics, not texts. Think series, not sermons.
    43. Be specific.
    44. Preach apologetically
    45. Find a homiletical hero.
    46. Read books on preaching.
    47. Preach with sincere passion.
    48. Your sermon points should be necessary and natural.
    49. Put application in your sermon points.
    50. Live what you preach.

    For more information and resources, visit hbhcharlesjr.com

    #134 | What Is Preaching All About? Jul 04, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    What is preaching all about? There are nine answers to this important question in 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

    1. Preach the word.
    2. Be ready in season and out season.
    3. Reprove.
    4. Rebuke.
    5. Exhort.
    6. Always be sober-minded.
    7. Endure suffering.
    8. Do the work of an evangelist.
    9. Fulfill your ministry.

    For more information or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #133 | Preaching Hurt Jun 20, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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?

    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.

    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.

    How do you preach when you are hurting?

    1. Be honest with yourself.
    2. Pray without ceasing.
    3. Talk to someone you trust.
    4. Preach consecutive messages.
    5. Preach the gospel to yourself.
    6. Don't use the pulpit to vent.
    7. Take a break from preaching.

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #132 | My Complicated Relationship With Sermon Manuscripts May 29, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    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.

    What is my current view of preaching from sermon manuscripts?

    1. Biblical Accuracy
    2. Message Clarity
    3. Balanced Preaching
    4. Sermon Length
    5. Pulpit Liberty
    6. Sermon Archives
    7. Ministerial Development

    Book Recommendations:

    • Preaching by Timothy J. Keller
    • From Embers to a Flame by Harry L. Reeder

    For more resources and information, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #131 | The Ministry of Application Apr 26, 2023

    This is The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, H.B. talks about the ministry of application. A biblical sermon should consist of explanation, illustration, and application.

    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.

    How can I practice the ministry of application effectively?

    1. Apply the text.
    2. Pray for wisdom.
    3. Know your audience.
    4. Make pastoral applications.
    5. Ask probinh questions.
    6. Craft your application.
    7. Illustrate for application.
    8. Address different categories.
    9. Apply throughout the sermon.
    10. Trust the Holy Spirit.

    BOOK RECOMMENDATION: "Preaching that Changes Lives" by Mike Fabarez

    For HBC2 resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #130 | Q&A With Roy Kirkwood Part 2 Apr 10, 2023
    #129 | Q&A With Royland Kirkwood Part 1 Apr 04, 2023

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    In this episode, we are doign something a little difference.

    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.

    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.

    Roy pitches the following questions that I try to catch...

    1. What is preaching?
    2. What do you think about the current state of preaching?
    3. What is yoru favorite area of church history?
    4. What bad sermons have you preached?
    5. Who are your five favorite preachers?

    For more HBC2 information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #128 | On Pulpit Ethics Mar 29, 2023

    128 | On Pulpit Ethics

    Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

    Whatever happened to pulpit ethics?

    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.

    What are the basics of pulpit ethics?

    1. Physical Posture
    2. Appropriate Attire
    3. Reverent Spech
    4. Nonverbal Communication
    5. Personal Distraction
    6. Worship Participation
    7. Spiritual Sensitivity

    BOOK RECOMMENDATION: "Expositional Preaching" by David Helm

    "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

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #127 | Why Preaching Matters Mar 21, 2023

    127 | Why Preaching Matters

    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.

    Why does preaching matter?

    1. The Bible commands preaching.
    2. Preaching honors divine authority.
    3. God saves through preaching.
    4. Preaching sanctifies God's people.
    5. Preaching cultivates biblical thinking.
    6. Preaching anchors corporate worship.
    7. Preachign models Bible study.
    8. Preaching epitomizes spiritual leadership.
    9. Preaching fues true revival.
    10. Preaching exalts Jesus Christ.

    BOOK RECOMMENTATION: Called to Preach by Steven J. Lawson

    "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

    For more information and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com

    #126 Interview Daniel Henderson Mar 07, 2023
    #125 10 Characteristics of Faithful Preaching - 5321 2.18 PM May 03, 2021

    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.

    #124 Preaching Advice For My Younger Self Mar 29, 2021

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #123 Preaching For Long Haul Mar 15, 2021

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #122 Things I've Learned Along The Way Feb 23, 2021

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #121 Remembering Faithful Black Preachers Feb 08, 2021

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #120 Why Expository Preaching Feb 01, 2021

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #119 Ideas For Your 2021 Preaching Plan Nov 24, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #118 Preparing To Preach Nov 16, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #117 Preaching As Leadership Nov 09, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #116 Driving Your Point Home Oct 20, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #115 Preaching and Prayer Oct 06, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #114 What I Use In The Pulpit Sep 14, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #113 Preaching Resources On The Ten Commandments Sep 06, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #112 Preaching Resources on The Psalms Aug 31, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #111 Time Needed To Be An Effective Preacher Aug 03, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #110 On Preaching With Eric Redmond Jul 07, 2020
    109# On Preaching With Ray Pritchard Jun 29, 2020
    #108 On Preaching With Anthony Carter Jun 22, 2020
    #107 Marks Of A Good Sermon Jun 08, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #106 Preaching As A Pastoral Candidate May 26, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #105 Some Of My Favorite Books On Preaching May 18, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #104 Restarting Your Public Ministry May 04, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #103 Preaching Themes During A Pandemic Apr 27, 2020

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #102: Helpful Hints For Preaching Online Jan 13, 2020

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

    #101 On Preaching with Bryan Samms Jan 06, 2020

    In this episode of The On Preaching Podcast, HBC2 talks about sermon preparation and pulpit ministry with Bryan Samms, Pastor of the River City Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Samms is also a preaching professor, conference speaker, and podcast host. Enjoy!

    #100 Selecting A Homiletical Hero Dec 10, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #099 Documents In My Study Files Dec 02, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #098 The Benefits of Preaching Sermon Series Nov 25, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #097 What To Include In Your Preaching Plan Nov 08, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #096 Evaluating Your Sermon Oct 28, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #095 Marks Of A Good Sermon Outline Oct 12, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #094 Preaching On Giving Oct 05, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #093 How Long Does It Take To Prepare A Sermon? Sep 27, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #92 Practical Shepherding With Brian Croft Sep 20, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #091 Preaching Narrative Sermons Sep 13, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #090 The On Preaching Mailbag #1 Sep 06, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #089 How The Pew Can Help The Pulpit Aug 30, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #088 Preaching The Incarnation of Christ Aug 23, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #087: Alex Strauch Interview Aug 16, 2019

    In this episode Pastor H.B. Charles interviews Alex Strauch. For more information or to follow Pastor Charles, visit his website: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #086 Guarding Your Heart In The Pulpit Aug 10, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #085 Preaching As The Worship Leader Jul 26, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #084 The Goals Of The Sermon Jul 19, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #083 Getting Healthy Feedback on Your Preaching Jul 12, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #082 Crafting Effective Sermon Outlines Jul 05, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #081 Effective Sermon Transition Jun 28, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #080 When Should I Prepare to Preach Jun 21, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #079 Where Should I Study To Preach Jun 14, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #078 Developing a Sermon Preparation Checklist Jun 07, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #077 Tips For Using Sermon Illustrations Effectively May 31, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

    #076 Preach The Word! May 24, 2019

    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: WWW.HBCHARLESJR.COM

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