On Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr.

This is the On Preaching Podcast, where H.B. Charles Jr. will share his thoughts and ideas on live behind the pulpit.

#188 | The On Preaching Mailbag 06/16/2025

#188 | The On Preaching Mailbag 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 Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at 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 Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36978375

#187 | More Questions, More Answers 06/09/2025

#187 | More Questions, More Answers H.B. dives into the On Preaching Mailbag to answer your questions! Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at 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 Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36893160

#186 | Answering Questions On Preaching 06/02/2025

#186 | Answering Questions On Preaching 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 Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at 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 Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at IncreaseCreative.Co /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36770940

#185 | Preaching Through a Storm 05/26/2025

#185 | Preaching Through a Storm 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 Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36584850

#184 | The Devotional Life of the Preacher 05/19/2025

#184 | The Devotional Life of the Preacher 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's heart, spiritual growth, and impactful ministry. Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36584840

#183 | Sermon Prep Hacks 05/12/2025

#183 | Sermon Prep Hacks 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 Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at Connect with H.B. and access more resources at Sermon Preparation Hacks: Print Sermon Text: Use a Word document for active engagement. Slow Down: Prioritize deep and clear thinking. Read Study Bibles Early: Gain initial insights and consider lay perspectives. Read Different Levels of Commentary: For varied insights (exegesis, homiletics, application). Listen to Sermons on the Text: Immerse in the passage through others' preaching. Memorize Cross-References: Enhance preaching with integrated Scripture. Look for Quotes as Illustrations: Use impactful, concise quotes. Don't Fully Write Out Application: Allow for Spirit-led application in the moment. Color Code Sermon Manuscript: Visually organize for effective delivery. Read Your Manuscript Multiple Times Aloud: Internalize the message for confident delivery. The On Preaching Podcast is dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Hosted by H.B. Charles, Jr., Pastor-Teacher of in Jacksonville, Florida Produced by Luke Clayton and the team at /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36501700

#182 | Principles of Evangelistic Preaching 05/05/2025

#182 | Principles of Evangelistic Preaching Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. 2 Timothy 4:5 exhorts the one who preaches the word (2 Timothy 4:2) to "do the work of an evangelist." W What are the principles of evangelistic preaching? The messenger of evangelistic preaching is the preacher The place of evangelistic preaching is the church. The authority of evangelistic preaching is the Bible. The focus of evangelistic preaching is Jesus Christ. The message of evangelistic preaching is the gospel. The Spirit of evangelistic preaching is love. The power of evangelistic preaching is the Holy Spirit. The fuel of evangelistic preaching is prayer. The burden of evangelistic preaching is eternity. The purpose of evangelistic preaching is the glory of God. For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36440425

#181 | Studying To Preach 04/28/2025

#181 | Studying To Preach Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. Why should you prioritize your study time in sermon preparation? Study is a practical necessity. Study is a sacred duty. Study is a wonderful privilege. Study is a strategic opportunity. Study is a faithful stewardship. Study is a spiritual therapy. Study is an ongoing process. For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36347690

#180 | The Prayer-Saturated Sermon 04/24/2025

#180 | The Prayer-Saturated Sermon Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses seven marks of a prayer-saturated sermon. Pray for wisdom as you plan the sermon. Pray for illumination as you study the text. Pray for obedience as you learn the truth. Pray for clarity as you craft the sermon. Pray for consecration as you prepare to preach. Pray for power as you preach the message. Pray for fruit after the sermon is preached. For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36294045

#179 | Preaching Easter 04/14/2025

#179 | Preaching Easter Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. How should you approach preaching Easter? Preach a sermon. Preach a well-prepared sermon. Preach Jesus. Preach the old, old story. Preach the gospel. Preach for a verdict. Preach as a witness. For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36135185

#178 | 25 Books on Preaching You Should Read 04/08/2025

#178 | 25 Books on Preaching You Should Read Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses 25 books on preaching you should read. Preaching by Michael Reeves 12 Essentials for Great Preaching by Wayne McDill Preaching & Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Anointed Expository Preaching by Steven Olford & David Olford Small Preaching by Johnathan Pennington Lectures To My Students by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Learning From A Legend by Jared E. Alcantara Expository Preaching by David Helm The Supremacy of God In Preaching by John Piper Christ-Centered Preaching by Bryan Chapell Biblical Preaching by Haddon Robison Why Johnny Can't Preach by T. David Gordon Power in the Pulpit by Jerry Vines & Jim Shaddix Preaching by John F. MacArthur & The Master's Seminary Faculty Doctrine That Dances by Robert Smith Jr. Preaching With Passion by Alex Montoya Between Two Worlds by John R.W. Stott Preaching by Timothy Keller Saving Eutychus by Gary Millar & Phil Campbell Simplicity in Preaching by J.C. Ryle A Manual for Preaching by Abraham Kuruvilla Your Old Testament Sermons Need to Get Saved by David M. King Planning Your Preaching by Stephen Rummage Preaching That Changes Lives by Michael Fabarez The Pastor's Public Ministry by Terry L. Johnson For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/36046550

#177 | 4 Targets of Gospel Application 02/18/2025

#177 | 4 Targets of Gospel Application Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses four targets of gospel application in your preaching. A sermon should include explanation, application, and illustration. For many, effective application is difficult to develop. But this principle might be helpful: Think about the who before you think about how. Here are four targets you should factor into your sermon applications. The Unsaved The Unchurched The Unsure The Uncommitted For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/35342690

#176 | Biblical Convictions for Expository Preaching 11/14/2024

#176 | Biblical Convictions for Expository Preaching Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses biblical convictions for expository preaching. 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? Scripture is necessary. Scripture is divine. Scripture is true. Scripture is authoritative. Scripture is inerrant. Scripture is clear. Scripture is sufficient. For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/33936697

#175 | 10 Ways to Conclude a Sermon 11/08/2024

#175 | 10 Ways to Conclude a Sermon Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses ten ways to conclude a sermon. An effective sermon conclusion is brief, singular, and persuasive. What are the ten ways to conclude a sermon effectively? Summary Climax Application Challenge Solution Vision-Casting Testimony Illustration Celebration Invitation For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/33846032

#174 | Pitfalls of Sermon Preparation 10/31/2024

#174 | Pitfalls of Sermon Preparation 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. Having no sermon plan. Busyness. Ministerial sloth. Not eliminating distractions. Starting too late. Neglecting the biblical text. Not allowing the text to speak to you personally. Consulting too many resources. Failing to strive for clarity. Sloppy sermon structure. Prayerlessness. For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/33707487

#173 | Collecting Tools for Biblical Preaching 10/08/2024

#173 | Collecting Tools for Biblical Preaching 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. Build your library strategically. Start with the basics. Ask the help. Get the best works. Make friends with authors. Date before you marry. Buy individual commentaries. Find used copies. Decide between physical and electronic. Cover the bases. for contact, resources, and information, visit hbcharlesjr.com /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/33370187

#172 | A Tribute to John A. Reed Jr. 09/03/2024

#172 | A Tribute to John A. Reed Jr. 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. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/32879382

#171 | My First Sermon. 40 Years Ago! 08/26/2024

#171 | My First Sermon. 40 Years Ago! 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. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/32743297

#170 | Words to Study in the Text 08/12/2024

#170 | Words to Study in the Text 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? Unfamiliar Words Familiar Words Technical Words Repeated Words Confusing Words Action Words Proper Names Variant Words Figurative Speech Quoted Words For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/32550152

#169 | Derek W.H. Thomas Interview 07/15/2024

#169 | Derek W.H. Thomas Interview 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. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/32146437

#168 | A System of Sermon Preparation 07/08/2024

#168 | A System of Sermon Preparation 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? Study the text. Consult the resources. Craft the sermon. Write the manuscript. Internalize the message. For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/32054777

#167 | The Hard Work of Preaching 07/01/2024

#167 | The Hard Work of Preaching 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? The hard work of careful reading. The hard work of believing prayer. The hard work of critical thinking. The hard work of creative writing. The hard work of pastoral leadership. For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31971842

#166 | Bible Reading for Sermon Preparation 06/24/2024

#166 | Bible Reading for Sermon Preparation 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. Read the Bible casually. Read the Bible continually. Read the Bible committedly. Read the Bible carefully. Read the Bible correctly. Read the Bible contextually. Read the Bible Christocentrically. For information, contact, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31870772

#165 | The Objectives of the Sermon 06/17/2024

#165 | The Objectives of the Sermon 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... What should the hearer think? (The Message of the Text) What should the hearer feel? (The Mood of the Text) What should the hearer do? (The Mandate of the Text) For information, contact, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31781867

#164 | The Circles of Context 06/03/2024

#164 | The Circles of Context 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... The Sermon Text The Literary Genre The Immediate Context The Book Section The Bible Book The Testament (OT/NT) The Biblical Message For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31584667

#163 | What Commentaries Should I Use? 05/27/2024

#163 | What Commentaries Should I Use? 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? Biblical Commentaries Best Commentaries Helpful Commentaries Critical Commentaries Expository Commentaries Homiletical Commentaries Old Commentaries New Commentaries Devotional Commentaries Recommended Commentaries Favorite Commentaries Limited Commentaries For contact, information, and resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31483992

#162 | What to Look for in Observations 05/20/2024

#162 | What to Look for in Observations 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? Key words. Key places. Key people. Vital statistics. Figurative language. Literary genre. Diagnostic questions. Circles of context. Cross-references. Passage structure. Rhetorical functions. What's not stated. Dominating theme. Authorial intent. Gospel focus. Practical implications. 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. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31391447

#161 | Theological Disciplines for Expository Preaching 05/13/2024

#161 | Theological Disciplines for Expository Preaching 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? Biblical Theology Historical Theology Systematic Theology Practical Theology For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31273832

#161 | 4 Persons to Use in Your Illustrations 05/06/2024

#161 | 4 Persons to Use in Your Illustrations 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. You. Somebody. Nobody. Everybody. For contact, information, or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31166092

#160 | 4 Sentences That Will Improve Your Preaching 04/29/2024

#160 | 4 Sentences That Will Improve Your Preaching 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? The Text Summary The Main Idea The Probing Question The Transitional Sentence For contact, information, and/or resources, visit hbcharlesjr.com. /episode/index/show/hbcharlesjr/id/31033538

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