On Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr.

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. talks about the elements of a sermon - a prepared, organized, excellent sermon. The elements of a sermon are as follows: The Biblical Text The Sermon Title The Introduction The Main Idea (Thesis /Point) Transitional Sentences The Main Body The Conclusi...

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. discusses fifty-one questions you should ask in the observations phase of your sermon preparation. The questions are as follow: 1.     Who wrote this passage?  2.     Who is the intended audience?  3.     What is the book about?  4.     What style of writing is...

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses ten times you should not go to the pulpit. Those times are as follows...1. Don't go to the pulpit unprepared. 2. Don't go to the pulpit prayerlessly. 3. Don't go to the pulpit angry. 4. Don't go to the pulpit presumptuou...

Welcome to The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you to preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode of the podcast, H.B. discusses eleven (11) factors of effective sermon delivery. The eleven factors are as follows: 1. Your Character 2. Your Heart 3. Your Preparation 4. Your Sermon 5. Your Audience 6. Your Speech 7. Your Voice 8. Your Body 9. Your Setting 10. Your...

A conversation with Doug Logan, a seasoned pastor and church planter who serves as the President of Grimké Seminary, where he focuses on urban ministry and theological training. Check out Doug Logan's new book: The Weightiness of Preaching: Applying Francis Grimké’s Enduring Wisdom To Your Preaching Connect with Doug at https://www.instagram.com/pastordeelowg/ Connect with H.B. and access more...

In this brief episode, H.B. Charles Jr. discusses what kinds of notes he takes from the pulpit when he preaches and why. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Connect with H.B. and access more resources at https://HBCharlesJr.com The On Preac...

Continuing the conversation with George E. Hurtt, who serves as the pastor of both Mt. Sinai Church and New Revelation Church. Connect with George at https://www.instagram.com/gehurtt Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Connect with H.B. an...

A conversation with George E. Hurtt, who serves as the pastor of both Mt. Sinai Church and New Revelation Church. Connect with George at https://www.instagram.com/gehurtt Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Connect with H.B. and access more...

A conversation with Douglas Sean O'Donnell, the Senior Vice President of Bible Editorial and Church Resources at Crossway in Wheaton, Illinois. Learn how disciplined study and a focus on the text can revolutionize your pulpit ministry as Doug shares his journey from pastoral ministry to Bible publishing and offers practical advice for preaching difficult books like Ecclesiastes. Connect with Doug...

A conversation with Ryan Hayden, who serves as Lead pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Matoon, Illinois. Ryan shares helpful insight on AI in preaching, bivocational pastoring, and a valuable hack for midweek preaching. Connect with Ryan at https://congregationhub.com Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subs...

In this throwback episode, we revisit a conversation with Frank E. Ray Sr., longtime pastor of the New Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, affectionately known as "The Walking Bible." Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org C...

In this throwback episode, we continue our revisit of H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Clinton D. McFarland, founding Pastor of the Grace Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Connect with H.B. and access mo...

In this throwback episode, we revisit H.B.’s 2023 conversation with Clinton D. McFarland, founding Pastor of the Grace Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & 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 ht...

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...

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,...

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. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HB Subscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.org Co...

Improving your preaching isn't an overnight fix; it requires consistent practice, much like going to the gym. Here are 12 simple ways to preach better, from "hugging the text" to "landing the plane" safely, to help you grow in your ministry. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HBSubscri...

Wrestling with the question, "Am I called to preach?" Here are 10 biblical signs, from godly character to a consuming burden, to help you discern God's call on your life. Get a new website, unlimited custom graphics, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H.B. and...

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, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect wit...

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, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect with H...

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, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https://CISmag.orgConnect wit...

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, & 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://HB...

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, & 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 mor...

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, & full-service podcast production services at https://IncreaseCreative. Co/HBSubscribe to the Cutting It Straight magazine at https:...

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, & 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...