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

In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. interviews Brad Whitt, Pastor of the historic Abeliene Baptist Church in Augusta, Georgia, about his ministry journal, pastoral leadership, and new book for pastors and ministers, "Five Things."

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

In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. offers random preaching advice to help you in your sermon preparation and pulpit ministry.

1. Follow Jesus closely.
2. Don't take shortcuts.
3. Steward time wisely.
4. Privilege the text.
5. Teach sound doctrine.e
6. Illustrate the application.
7. View response carefully.
8. Never stop learning.
9. Preach as worship.
10. Prioritize believing prayer.
11. Focus on Christ.

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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 thirteen (13) dynamics of the art of preaching.

1. Training 

2. Devotion 

3. Theology 

4. Burden

5. Communication

6. Personality

7. Creativity

8. Simplicity

9. Instincts

10. Self-Forgetfulness

11. Engagement

12. Unction

13. Trust

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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. Charles Jr. interviews Dr. David Allen, who leads PreachingCoach.com, about his new book, "Preaching Tools."

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

In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. busts eleven (11) preaching "myths." The preaching "myths" are as follows:

1. Sermons grow on trees.
2. People won't listen to long sermons.
3. Expository preaching is boring.
4. Historical background determines authorial intent.
5. Planning hinders the Holy Spirit.
6. Informality is more effective.
7. Manuscript preaching is dry.
8. Interesting preaching is shallow
9. Congregational response is sermonic success.
10. Good talkers are good preachers.
11. Preaching has gone out of style.

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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 ten (10) things that AI cannot replace in your sermon preparation and pulpit ministry.

1. The Work of the Holy Spirit
2. The Discipline of Careful Reading
3. The Art of Truth Through Personality
4. The Process of Personal Discovery
5. The Heart of Pastoral Concern
6. The Benefits of Creative Thinking
7. The Ethic of Ongoing Material
8. The Power of Believing Prayer
9. The Importance of Nuanced Speech
10. The Commitment to Hard Work

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Welcome To The On Preaching Podcast, the podcast dedicated to helping you preach faithfully, clearly, and better. In this episode, H.B. Charles Jr. - Pastor-Teacher of the Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida - discusses eleven (11) strategic times to work on your sermons. 1. According to your own sermon preparation system2. As early as possible 3. When you are at your best 4. After you have had your devotional time 5. At a scheduled time of preparation 6. During the time you have scheduled for study. 7. When it costs you something 8. During sermon planning retreats 9. In enough time to hit deadlines 10. When you don’t have to preach 11. During stolen moments For contact, resources, or information, visit hbcharlesjr.com

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 seven marks of a good sermon outline.

A good sermon outline is...

1. Natural
2. Clear
3. Textual
4. United
5. Parallel
6. Varied
7. Portable

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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:

1. The Biblical Text
2. The Sermon Title
3. The Introduction
4. The Main Idea (Thesis /Point)
5. Transitional Sentences
6. The Main Body
7. The Conclusion
8. The Invitation

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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 this text? 

5.     What is the immediate context of this passage? 

6.     How does this text fit into the Bible’s storyline? 

7.     Are there any words in the text I don’t understand? 

8.     What is the historical background of the text? 

9.     What happens in this text? 

10.  Should I diagram this passage? 

11.  What is the author saying and doing? 

12.  What are the key terms in the text? 

13.  Who are the key people in the text? 

14.  What are the key places in the text? 

15.  What is (are) the main verb(s)? 

16.  What are the time references in this text? 

17.  Are there idioms or figures of speech?

18.  Are there cultural assumptions in the text? 

19.  Is there a cause and effect in the text? 

20.  What is the structure of the text? 

21.  What are the logical connections of the text? 

22.  What is the order or progression of the text? 

23.  What relationships are mentioned in the text? 

24.  Is the reason for anything explained? 

25.  Does the passage draw any conclusions?

26.  Is there a purpose statement in the text? 

27.  What is the dominant theme of the text? 

28.  What is the means by which things happen? 

29.  How does this text point to Jesus Christ? 

30.  What does God the Father do in this text? 

31.  How is God’s character revealed in this text? 

32.  Are any consequences of the Fall mentioned? 

33.  What are the gospel implications of the text? 

34.  What does this text command? 

35.  Are any other Bible passages quoted? 

36.  Does the text use any hyperbole or exaggeration? 

37.  How does the text affect your senses? 

38.  Are there any questions or answers? 

39.  Are there any promises in this passage? 

40.  Are there any technical terms in the text? 

41.  Are there any emotional terms in the text? 

42.  Does the text compare or contrast anything? 

43.  Are there any lists given? 

44.  What words are repeated in this text? 

45.  Are there any parallel terms or phrases? 

46.  Are there any reasons or purpose statements? 

47.  What is the tone or mood of the text? 

48.  What do related texts teach about this subject? 

49.  What pushback would an unbeliever give this text? 

50.  What error does this text confront or refute? 

51.  What is the theological message of the text? 

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